As the holiday season approaches, we are reminded that hunger is persistent and pervasive. But thanks to your support, our mission of nourishing minds and bodies; empowering families and communities continues. Donate here: https://bit.ly/4feJnei
Mercer Street Friends
个人和家庭福利保障
Trenton，New Jersey 613 位关注者
Nourishing minds and bodies; empowering families and communities
关于我们
Mission: Nourishing bodies and minds, empowering families and communities. Values: As a Quaker-affiliated, nonsectarian 501(c)(3) organization, Mercer Street Friends honors the equality of all people and strives for a just, prosperous, and peaceful society for all. We respond to the needs of the community to build alliances that will have the most meaningful impact in addressing issues of poverty. We provide a range of integrated services that build community, nurture self-worth and independence, and offer resources for children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and its lasting effects. Background: Mercer Street Friends was founded in 1958 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) who were concerned about the decaying Trenton community and its impact on residents. The founding Quaker volunteers responded by renovating a 100-year old meeting house no longer used for worship, located on Mercer Street in the Mill Hill section of Trenton, and turning the facility onto a community center for neighbors. Over the past 6 decades, Mercer Street Friends has grown into a multi-faceted human service agency. Today we serve more than 20,000 families throughout Mercer County who face the challenges and impacts of poverty. Our programs target disparities related to: education, food insecurity, parental and family wellness, youth enrichment opportunities and community-building capacity. Supported by a combination of government, corporate and foundation grants and private donations, Mercer Street Friends has a budget of $5.7 million, a workforce of 70 employees and more than 500 volunteers.
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https://mercerstreetfriends.org
Mercer Street Friends的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 个人和家庭福利保障
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Trenton，New Jersey
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1958
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主要
获取路线
151 Mercer St
US，New Jersey，Trenton
Mercer Street Friends员工
动态
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Looking for a free family-friendly night out to support your local food bank? Look no further. Join us on Friday, November 15 at 6 pm at River House Brewing Company for Food Bank Bingo! For every donation item brought, players will receive a bingo card (limit of 4 cards but unlimited donations accepted!). The best bingo players will be awarded prizes donated from local businesses. Interested? RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3C0W25X
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If you or a loved one are searching for food assistance, we are here for you. Contact us today or visit our food finder: https://bit.ly/45Ny1u3 ??: [email protected] ??: 609-396-1506
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College students experience food insecurity at a higher level than you may think. The Shop, an on-campus resource where students have access to food and hygiene products at The College of New Jersey, is helping to combat food insecurity on college campuses so students of all ages can continue to feed their bodies so they can keep growing their minds. Read more about The Shop and its impact in The Signal: https://bit.ly/4eZA1CZ
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Earlier this month, our Mercer Street Friends Preschool students had an extra special day getting their pictures taken by Debbie Troy Photography! ?? They had so much fun showing the camera how they learn and grow every day. One student even said she wanted to be a photographer when she grows up! We love seeing our youngest community members strive for big things. Learn more about Mercer Street Friends Preschool here: https://bit.ly/3NFAuhX
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It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away! But that means it is time to sign up for the 12th annual Mercer County Turkey Trot! Create your own team or sign up to join ours! Proceeds support Mercer Street Friends and our network of pantry partners. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3ZUHHSj Think Thanksgiving isn’t the day for running? That’s ok! Become a sponsor instead. Click the link above. ??
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Thank you Affinity Federal Credit Union for your support in working to end food insecurity in Mercer County. Your generosity and support are felt within our communities. Read more in ROI-NJ. https://bit.ly/3ZWDH44
Affinity Federal Credit Union expands presence with new branch in Lawrenceville | ROI-NJ
https://www.roi-nj.com
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Thank you, NJM Insurance Group for supporting our community, especially our youngest members, on the path to success! ?? Books are brain food!?
Books – the original binge-worthy content! I know our community school students will love these new reads, kindly donated by our friends at NJM Insurance Group. These books will be distributed throughout our Mercer Street Friends community schools in Trenton. Thank you NJM team for supporting our children’s education! First photo: Asherah Samadi of Mercer Street Friends; Jamy Levine of NJM; me; Princess Jenkins of Mercer Street Friends Second photo: Asherah Samadi of Mercer Street Friends; Jamy Levine of NJM; me; Jamal Cox of Mercer Street Friends
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#ICYMI we moved! Our new warehouse space provides 42,000 square feet to more efficiently store and distribute food to our pantry partners and the greater community. Thank you to all our staff and volunteers who have made this possible.
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Last month may have been hunger action month, but we are committed to taking action against #hunger every month. Are you? Donate here: https://bit.ly/3ZTYRQ0
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