Path to Plenty
A campaign to fill the healthy food gap in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
Give to Path to Plenty Opens Fulfill’s secure donation form, run by Blackbaud
Join Us on the Path to Plenty
As we enter our fifth decade of fighting hunger and improving lives in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Fulfill is taking a bold step forward by launching an ambitious yet achievable $29 million campaign to strengthen our commitment to ensuring everyone in our community has access to the nutritious food they need to thrive.
Since 1984, Fulfill has been fighting hunger, supporting our neighbors in need, and strengthening the communities of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. With wide-ranging programs and services, Fulfill is more than a food bank. It is a testament to the power of collective action against hunger, and of the positive impact of offering comprehensive resources that address systemic barriers and serve as a beacon of hope.
Going forward, Fulfill wants to realize its unwavering vision of a vibrant, resilient community that ensures our neighbors’ food security needs are fulfilled. In order to do that, we need not only more food, but also the space and equipment to store and transport it.
We never want to turn away a hungry person for lack of food, and we never want to turn away food donations for the lack of an adequate warehouse and refrigeration.
Cold storage, from 2,645 to 7,633 square feet
Fresh produce, protein and dairy are the foods neighbors ask for most, and they need refrigeration. The campaign adds 4,988 square feet of cold storage inside a warehouse 13,331 square feet larger.
Nearly three times the space.
2.2 million more pounds of fresh produce, protein and dairy, to more than 70% of what Fulfill distributes
35% more food from retailers and the community, or 1,888,277 pounds
What your gift does
Your gift will enable Fulfill to provide more healthy food to more people by:
Building
- Increasing our warehouse by 13,331 square feet, including an additional 4,988 square feet of cold storage
- Dedicated pick-up doors for our pantry partners and food distribution for our weekly Pop the Trunk
- Arranging office and meeting space to better serve pantry partners and the community
- Improving the volunteer experience with a Volunteer Welcome Center and dedicated entryway to the warehouse
Food and programs
- Procuring an additional 2 million pounds of fresh produce, protein and dairy every year, which are the most in-demand foods for those we serve
- Growing our annual food donations from individuals, community partners and retailers by 35% to 7,250,000 pounds
- Connecting more people facing hunger to supportive social services
- Working with other food banks in Feeding America’s New Jersey network and advocates to advance food security policies
Ways to give to the campaign
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Cash gifts and pledges
One-time and multi-year gifts are gratefully accepted, with pledges payable over up to five years, and given annually, quarterly or monthly
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Planned giving
Legacy gifts can help meet personal and family charitable and financial goals, and can include bequests, life insurance policies, retirement plans and real property
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Corporate giving
Gifts from foundations and corporations are happily accepted for the campaign, and will bolster the community through innovative partnerships that are mutually beneficial and create maximum impact
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Securities
Gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds and mutual funds can be transferred directly from your brokerage account to Fulfill, and may provide additional tax advantages to donors
Contact us
Stephanie Ferrier, VP of Development: sferrier@fulfillnj.org or 732-643-5863