Fulfill

Thank you to Community Medical Center for their generous donation of 15 brand-new car seats for families attending our 2nd Annual Community Baby Shower at The B.E.A.T. Center! 💙

Your support helped ensure parents left with one of the most important essentials to keep their little ones safe. Thank you for investing in the health and well-being of our community's youngest neighbors.

The deadline for Fulfill’s Capacity Building Grant is approaching quickly!

If your nonprofit program provides food assistance in Monmouth and/or Ocean Counties, whether through a pantry, soup kitchen, child feeding program, or similar service, you may be eligible to apply.
Funding can support a wide range of capacity-building needs, including food purchases, storage, equipment, technology, food safety tools, and more.

This opportunity is open to all eligible nonprofit programs, and awards will be made through a fair and competitive review process.

Applications are due Friday, August 14 at 11:59 PM.

Learn more and apply: fulfillnj.org/capacity-building-grant

Fulfill’s Culinary Director Mary Green is heading to the studio! Join On New Jersey Mornings with Ken Rosato on Tuesday, August 11, where Chef Mary will be sharing how Fulfill is ready to respond when our community needs us most, including preparing emergency meals and quickly supporting our partners during extreme heat and other dangerous weather conditions. 💙

Tune in from 7–9 AM - Chef Mary’s segment is at approximately 7:45 AM.

Set your alarms, grab your coffee, and tune in to hear Chef Mary!

Need help with back to school? Join us this Tuesday, August 11 for our Back to School Giveaway at The B.E.A.T. Center!

Families are invited to receive FREE backpacks and school supplies while supplies last, plus enjoy:
✂️ Free haircuts
🤝 Community resource partners on-site
💙 A fun day to help students start the school year with confidence

Backpacks and supplies are available while supplies last, so we encourage families to arrive early. We can't wait to help students head back to school prepared for a successful year!

Questions about Fulfill's 2026 Capacity Building Grant? We've got answers!

The Q&A document is now available on the Capacity Building Grant webpage. If you submitted a question, be sure to review the posted responses before completing your application. This information is posted publicly and available to all prospective applicants for review.

⏰ Reminder: Applications are due next Friday, August 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Find the Q&A and apply here: fulfillnj.org/capacitybuildinggrant-qa

Tomorrow is the day! Our Pop-The-Trunk Drive-Thru Food Distribution is happening from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Neptune Headquarters (3300 Route 66). Drive up, pop your trunk, and we'll handle the rest! 🚗 If you can't make it in person, you can send someone to pick up groceries for your family – just make sure they mention how many families they're collecting for at check-in. Remember: This is just one of many resources we offer across Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Find more options near you at fulfillnj.org/get-help. Food assistance is never out of reach! 💚

What an incredible day at our 2nd Annual Community Baby Shower at The B.E.A.T. Center! 💙👶

We're so grateful to everyone who helped make this event a success, especially our partners at JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River. Together, we welcomed local families with baby essentials including diapers, clothing, formula, hygiene supplies, and so much more, all made possible by the generosity of our donors and supporters.

Families also had the opportunity to connect with local organizations offering valuable resources, information, and services to help support them on their parenting journey.

It truly takes a community to care for our neighbors, and we're thankful for everyone who donated, volunteered, partnered, and attended. Together, we're helping give families the support they need to thrive.

Strong leadership helps build a stronger, more food-secure community. We're proud to welcome John Salata, Stephanie Taylor Ayers and Nancy Riordan to Fulfill's Board of Trustees. Learn more about our newest board members and their commitment to our mission: fulfillnj.org/fulfill-board-of-trustees-new-members-2026/

🏗️ THE CHALLENGE IS ON! 🏆

Team registration is officially OPEN for the first-ever Jersey Shore Hunger Build!

Who will earn bragging rights as the Jersey Shore's most creative builders? Gather your coworkers, friends, classmates, or community group and compete to design an incredible structure made entirely of canned and boxed food, all while helping feed local neighbors facing hunger.

Awards include:
✨ Most Creative
🏗️ Most Daring Design
🎨 Best Use of Labels & Product
❤️ People's Choice
👏 Honorable Mention

⚠️ Only 10 team spots are available, and once they're gone, they're gone!

Think your team has what it takes? Register today, start collecting your cans, and get ready to build for a cause.

Learn more and register: fulfillnj.org/jerseyshorehungerbuild

Every can counts. Every team makes a difference. Let the building begin!

Do you have questions about eligibility, allowable expenses, or the application process? Submit them by July 31st.

Responses to all submitted questions will be posted publicly by Friday, August 7th so that all applicants have access to the same information.

Applications remain open to all eligible nonprofit food assistance programs serving Monmouth and/or Ocean Counties.

Submit your questions and review official guidelines at: Fulfill's Capacity Building Grant webpage: fulfillnj.org/capacity-building-grant