COMMUNITY Meals

COMMUNITY provides 400+ meals to the hungry on a bi-monthly basis. Sandwich bags typically include a sandwich, a piece of fruit, a snack, a drink, and a personal greeting card decorated by our youth volunteers.

Meal Counter: 20,916 meals

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January 2022

We had a very productive MLK Day of Service at CSJP. Over 80 volunteers showed up over the span of 2 hours to assemble 100 care packages for patients of Cherry Hill Free Clinic, assemble 44 no sew fleece blankets, and fill 158 adult and kids socks with goodies. Simultaneously, ZZ Dance was hard at work assembling over 350 bagged lunches for Joseph's House of Camden! They also collected snacks, water, fruit, granola bars, juice, water, nuts, trail mix, and more!
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January - December 2021

Due to 2020's success, we decided to continue the 2020 meal train and had another successful year! We were able to serve over 4,000 people this year through our generous meal donations!

March - December 2020

When COVID hit us hard, we decided to adapt our meal program and create a meal train. We had a very successful year, where we were able to serve almost 8,800 people! This was made possible through individual contributions from our amazing volunteers who banded together to make 6,600 meals at home! Dominos Pizza helped us serve almost 1,700 essential employees by generously donating and delivering pizza pies. Additionally, Panera Bread donated enough bread, bagels, and pastries to serve close to 300 people! Without everyone's support, we would not have been able to serve so many people in 2020!

February 2020

Over 50 volunteers spent their afternoon assembling 546 bagged lunches with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, as well as stuffing 317 socks with snacks for homeless people. We also assembled 26 toy kits for young kids in Camden. The meals and socks were distributed to Anna M Sample House in Camden, The Extended Hands Ministry in Mount Holly, and throughout neighborhoods in Camden.

December 2019

Over 50 volunteers spent their afternoon assembling 547 bagged lunches with bagels and cream cheese, as well as stuffing socks with snacks for homeless people. The meals were distributed to Project Home in Philadelphia, The Extended Hands Ministry in Mount Holly, and throughout neighborhoods in Camden. The socks were distributed to Joseph's House of Camden. A big thanks to the following for their generous bagel donations: The Bagel Zone, Victoria’s Bagel Bistro,​ and K&A Bagel Cafe. 

November 2019

We partnered with Muslims Serve, an organization that provides free, hot, and nutritious meals in Philadelphia in order to combat hunger in local communities.

September 2019

With the help of over 50 volunteers, 639 bagged lunches with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and cheese sandwiches, fruit, and granola bars were assembled. The meals were distributed to Project Home in Philadelphia, Anna M Sample Women's Shelter in Camden, The Extended Hands Ministry in Mount Holly, Joseph's House of Camden, and throughout neighborhoods in Camden.
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June 2019

402 bagged lunches with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and egg and cheese sandwiches, fruit, and granola bars were assembled. The meals were distributed to Project Home in Philadelphia, Anna M Sample Women's Shelter in Camden, The Extended Hands Ministry in Mount Holly, and throughout neighborhoods in Camden.
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May - June 2019

400 folks were served 3 full course iftaar dinners at 2 mosques in Philadelphia. An iftaar is a meal served at sunset to conclude a day of fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. 500 folks were provided suhoor (early morning) meals to begin their fasts. Thanks to our generous donors for their contributions!

April 2019

519 bagged lunches with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fruit, and granola bars were assembled. The meals were distributed to Project Home in Philadelphia, Anna M Sample Women's Shelter in Camden, The Extended Hands Ministry in Mount Holly, and throughout neighborhoods in Camden.
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February 2019

404 bagged lunches with turkey and cheese sandwiches and bagels with cream cheese, fruit, and granola bars were assembled by 50 dedicated volunteers. The meals were distributed to Project Home in Philadelphia, Anna M Sample Women's Shelter in Camden, and throughout neighborhoods in Camden.
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December 2018

400 bagged lunches with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fruit, and granola bars were assembled by 40 dedicated volunteers. The meals were distributed to communities in need in Camden, Cherry Hill, and the Farimount neighborhood of Philadelphia through Project Home.
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October 2018

335 bagged lunches with bagels and cream cheese, fruit, and granola bars were distributed in Camden, NJ. In addition to the lunch bags, we made 219 bagels with cream cheese. Thanks to our 40 volunteers for spending their Sunday afternoon assembling these lunches! A big thanks to the following for their generous bagel donations: Rey Bagel Bistro, The Bagel Zone, Victoria’s Bagel Bistro,​ Bagel Cafe, and K&A Bagel Cafe. 
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July 2018

Volunteers from Hammonton Canoe Club, COMMUNITY SJP, Migrant Worker Outreach, and Allies in Caring provided a Welcome Dinner for Farmworkers, attended by employees of Atlantic Blueberry Company.
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June 2018

375 folks were served a 2 full course iftaar dinners at 2 mosques in South Jersey. An iftaar is a meal served at sunset to conclude a day of fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Thanks to our generous donors for their contributions!

April 2018

331 bagged lunches with peanut butter and banana sandwiches, an apple, and granola bars were distributed in Camden, NJ. In addition to the lunch bags, we made 78 bagels with cream cheese. Thanks to our 20+ volunteers for spending their Saturday afternoon assembling these lunches!
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February 2018

323 bagged lunches with bagels and cream cheese, fruit, and granola bars were distributed in Camden, NJ. In addition to the lunch bags, we made 231 bagels with cream cheese. Thanks to our 35+ volunteers for spending their Saturday afternoon assembling these lunches! A big thanks to the following for their generous bagel donations: Deli on a Bagel, Pennington Bagel, Victoria’s Bagel Bistro,​ The Bagel Bin of Voorhees, and another generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
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December 2017

289 bagged lunches with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fruits, and granola bars were distributed in Camden, NJ. Thanks to our 30+ volunteers and to Rowan College at Burlington County for allowing us use of their conference room for this event!
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October 2017

307 bagged lunches with bagels and cream cheese, bananas, and granola bars were distributed in Camden, NJ. Thanks to our 40+ volunteers and to LourdesCare for allowing us use of their conference room for this event! A big thanks to the following for their generous bagel donations: Pennington Bagel,​ Victoria's Bagel Bistro,​ Mt Laurel Bagels Deli & Catering​
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August 2017

300 bagged lunches with peanut butter and banana sandwiches, fruits, and granola bars were distributed in Camden, NJ. Thanks to our 40+ volunteers and to LourdesCare for allowing us use of their conference room for this event!
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June 2017

300 folks were served a 2 full course iftaar dinners at 2 mosques in Camden, NJ. An iftaar is a meal served at sunset to conclude a day of fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Thanks to our generous donors for their contributions!

April 2017

350 bagged lunches with peanut butter and banana sandwiches and boiled eggs were distributed in Camden, NJ. Thanks to our 25+ volunteers!
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February 2017

Bagged lunches with 150 turkey and cheese and 150 cheese sandwiches, fruits, and snacks were distributed in Camden, NJ. Thanks to our 35+ volunteers!
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December 2016

Bagged lunches with 290 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fruits, and snacks were distributed in Camden, NJ. Thanks to our 20+ volunteers!
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