Mike Scheideman, Author at Table to Table

NJ Food Rescue Challenges Individuals and Corporations to Help Raise Enough to Deliver 1 Million Meals to Hungry Neighbors One Step at-a-Time with Table to Table’s Virtual Walk on April 1-30

Get Fit and Win Prizes, While You Do Good

Saddle Brook, NJ, March 20, 2023 – Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue organization, is springing into action to raise enough funds to provide the equivalent of 1 million meals to food insecure NJ neighbors through its Table to Table Virtual Walk, taking place April 1-30.

Fun and flexible, the Virtual Walk lets participants set their own pace, pick their place, and choose whether to walk, run, bike, or hike. Participants can win amazing prizes from such popular places as Chipotle, DoorDash, and Target by entering the photo contest and using the hashtag #tabletotablewalk. Plus, the more you fundraise, the more you will win! Registration is free with a suggested donation of $25. To sign up or become a sponsor, click here or visit www.tabletotable.org/virtualwalk.

“With rising costs, many seniors, veterans, and families are struggling to choose between paying the rent or buying nutritious food. They really need our help,” said Denise Andersen, Table to Table’s Executive Director. “Table to Table’s Virtual Walk is an easy and flexible way for individuals and corporations to rally to help alleviate food insecurity,” concludes Andersen.

Why Participate in Table to Table’s Virtual Walk?

Food insecurity is something that plagues even wealthy states such as New Jersey. In fact, 1 in 9 NJ residents and nearly 1 in 5 NJ children do not know where their next meal is coming from. Help eliminate food insecurity, register to walk today.

Win Prizes While You Do Good!

Table to Table’s Virtual Walk is not just a walk, there are many ways to win prizes from Chipotle, DoorDash, Humdingers, Rocketbook, State Theatre NJ, SQ Pizza, Target, Urban Air Adventure Park, and more by entering our contests. Use the hashtag #TabletoTableWalk and tag us to share your walk photos and you will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Our guest contest judges will pick the winners. Categories include: Best Group Theme, Most Scenic Walk, and Favorite Running Partner. Plus, the more you fundraise, the more you win!

Fundraise | Receive $25 | Life Time One-Day Health Membership for you + guest* $50 | Prizes above + voucher for Rosa Mexicano’s signature guacamole.* $100 | Prizes above + $10 DoorDash gift card. $200 | Prizes above + limited-edition Table to Table t-shirt. *Shops at Riverside location only

Table to Table’s Virtual Walk is made possible by our generous sponsors: Wegmans (Silver) and DoorDash (Bronze) and our prize partners Life Time and Rosa Mexicano (The Shops at Riverside).

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Table to Table’s Virtual Walk: Help Deliver 1 Million Meals to Hungry Neighbors

Every step you take helps feed hungry neighbors! Register for Table to Table’s Virtual Walk now.

NJ Food Rescue Challenges Individuals and Corporations to Help Raise Enough to Deliver 1 Million Meals to Hungry Neighbors One Step at-a-Time with Table to Table’s Virtual Walk on April 1-30th.

Get Fit and Win Prizes, While You Do Good

Fun and flexible, the Virtual Walk lets participants set their own pace, pick their place and choose whether to walk, run, bike or hike. Participants can win amazing prizes from such popular places as Chipotle, DoorDash, and Target by entering the photo contest and using the hashtag #tabletotablewalk. Plus, the more you fundraise, the more you will win more! Registration is free with a suggested donation of $25. To sign up or become a sponsor, click here or visit www.tabletotable.org/virtualwalk.

Date: April 01-30, 2023 All Day Location:

Anywhere you want to walk, run, hike or bike! | Saddle Brook | 9175326148 Admission: Registration is free with a suggested donation of $25 Event website: secure.qgiv.com

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Table to Table Virtual Walk – Feeding Our Neighbors One Step at a Time

Date and Time: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 2:00 PM – Sunday, April 30, 2023, 11:00 PM

Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue organization, is springing into action to raise enough funds to provide the equivalent of 1 million meals to food insecure NJ neighbors through its Table to Table Virtual Walk, taking place April 1-30.

Registration is free with a suggested donation of $25. To sign up or become a sponsor, click here or visit www.tabletotable.org/virtualwalk.

Why Participate in Table to Table’s Virtual Walk?

Win Prizes While You Do Good!

Fundraise Receive

$25 Life Time One-Day Health Membership for you + guest*
$50 Prizes above + voucher for Rosa Mexicano’s signature guacamole.*
$100 Prizes above + $10 DoorDash gift card.
$200 Prizes above + limited-edition Table to Table t-shirt.
*Shops at Riverside location only

Table to Table’s Virtual Walk is made possible by our generous sponsors: Wegmans (Silver) and DoorDash (Bronze) and our prize partners Life Time and Rosa Mexicano (The Shops at Riverside)

Earlier Event: March 15 Wostbrock Home Fabric & wallpaper Event

Later Event: March 24 Tiny Kitchen Candle Co. Sip & Pour Zentuary Healing Center in Fort Lee.

Credit: https://www.bergencounty.thescoutguide.com/

Join Table to Table’s Virtual Walk and Help Alleviate Food Insecurity in NJ

Saddle Brook, NJ – On April 1-30, Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue organization, is hosting a Virtual Walk to raise funds and provide the equivalent of 1 million meals to food insecure neighbors in New Jersey. The Virtual Walk is a flexible and fun event that allows participants to choose their own pace, location, and mode of transportation, whether it be walking, running, biking, or hiking.

Participants have the opportunity to win amazing prizes from popular brands such as Chipotle, DoorDash, and Target by entering the photo contest and using the hashtag #tabletotablewalk. The more participants fundraise, the more prizes they will be eligible to win. Registration is free, with a suggested donation of $25. To register or become a sponsor, visit www.tabletotable.org/virtualwalk.

Denise Andersen, Table to Table’s Executive Director, highlights the importance of supporting the event, stating, “With rising costs, many seniors, veterans, and families are struggling to choose between paying the rent or buying nutritious food. They really need our help. Table to Table’s Virtual Walk is an easy and flexible way for individuals and corporations to rally and help alleviate food insecurity.”

New Jersey has a high rate of food insecurity, with 1 in 9 residents and nearly 1 in 5 children not knowing where their next meal will come from. By participating in Table to Table’s Virtual Walk, individuals can contribute to ending this issue.

In addition to supporting a worthy cause, participants have the opportunity to win prizes from popular brands. The contest categories include Best Group Theme, Most Scenic Walk, and Favorite Running Partner. The more participants fundraise, the more prizes they are eligible to win.

Table to Table’s Virtual Walk is made possible by the generosity of Wegmans and DoorDash, who serve as Silver and Bronze sponsors, respectively. The event’s prize partners are Life Time and Rosa Mexicano (The Shops at Riverside location only).

Credit: https://njmonthly.com/

Table to Table, NJ’s 1st food rescue organization, was a part of a discussion around sustainable solutions to food insecurity. Think Tank with Steve Adubato features Mark Dinglasan, Director of the NJ Office of Food Security Advocate followed by a panel of NJ non-profit leaders and Russ Berrie Making a Difference Winners including our very own Julie Kinner, Vice President of Operations at Table to Table. Other panelists include: Randall Solomon, Executive Director, Sustainable Jersey at The College of New Jersey and Gary Oppenheimer, Founder and Executive Director of AmpleHarvest.org As seen on NJ PBS WHYY Thirteen Wliw21 Wnet and News 12 New Jersey Sustainable Jersey Tcnj Lions AmpleHarvest.org

Our daily diet plays a critical role in our heart health. At Table to Table, we value the importance of fresh, nutritious food, especially fruits and vegetables. Afterall, our mission is to rescue and deliver excess nutritious food that would be otherwise wasted and deliver it to our hungry NJ neighbors.

So, in honor of National Heart Health Month, we’re sharing The Cleveland Clinic’s list of the top foods that can help reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

12 Foods that are Good for Your Heart

Fish: salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring, and trout—are high in omega-3s.

Nuts: almonds or walnuts will satisfy your hunger and help your heart.

Berries: blueberries, raspberries etc. are chock full of heart-healthy phytonutrients and soluble fiber.

Seeds: flaxseeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and phytoestrogens to boost heart health. Chia seeds also provide omega 3, fiber and protein and can be eaten whole.

Oats: the comfort-food nutrient powerhouse.

Legumes: dried garbanzo, pinto, kidney, or black beans, are high in fiber, B-vitamins, minerals and more.

Red wine: one 4-ounce glass can help improve good (HDL) cholesterol levels.

Soy: edamame beans or marinated tofu can add oomph to a stir-fry with fresh veggies.

Red, yellow and orange veggies: carrots, sweet potatoes, red peppers, tomatoes and acorn squash are packed with carotenoids, fiber and vitamins to help your heart.

Green veggies: spinach, kale, Swiss chard, collard/mustard greens and Bok choy are a must. And, broccoli and asparagus are filled with mighty nutrients such as vitamins C and E, potassium, folate, calcium and fiber.

Fruits: oranges, cantaloupes and papaya are rich in beta-carotene, potassium, magnesium, and fiber.

Dark chocolate: fiber and protein increase with higher cocoa and the sugar decreases.

Before you leave the grocery store, pause, and be sure to check your shopping cart!

Source: Cleveland Clinic

TABLE TO TABLE FIESTA OF GOOD

Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue organization, partnered with the newly renovated Rosa Mexicano at The Shops at Riverside Square for Fiesta of Good Through the generosity of attendees, Table to Table raised enough funds to deliver more than 100,000 meals to hungry northern New Jersey neighbors.

1 Joe Daniele, Ilene Isaacs and Julle Kinner
2 Zeynep Ekemen (center), Sahar Arekat (far right) and others
3 Ilene Isaacs, David Hildes and Denise Andersen
4 Maryann Matej and Carlos Sanabria
5 David Lisbon, Robin Small, Leslie Walker, Steven Snook and Julie Kinner
6 Peter Katsihtis, Carlos Sanabria and Eda Tekeoglu
7 Lisa Katz, Lynn Novak, Robin Galvin, Heldi Askin, and Barbara Borys

JANUARY 2023 | (201) MAGAZINE
COURTESY OF TABLE TO TABLE

Whenever the topic of personal fulfillment comes up, you hear a lot of suggestions: a career, a marriage, a family, even a hobby. But one suggestion always comes up when you are discussing feeling dissatisfied with your life and that’s volunteering!

Why is it that dedicating your time to charity is so beneficial and expected to make yourself happier? Well, helping those who are less fortunate than yourself really puts into perspective all that you have. You can be cognizant of how lucky you are that you grew up in a stable home, or have a place to live, or even that you don’t have to worry about where your next meal is coming from, but until you see that with your very own eyes, it does not truly sink in.

Now you might be thinking “Well, what do you know anyway?” I’m glad you asked! In 2012, when I was 12 years old, my family and I ran a charitable initiative where I raised over $10,000 for those whose homes and lives were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in Union Beach, NJ.

Of course, not every volunteering effort looks like that. However, it completely changed my life. By absolutely no means do you have to embark on a massive effort to feel the benefits of charitable work/volunteering. Any amount of effort helps, big or small, or even medium. But take it from me, there is no feeling in this world quite like seeing your hard work turn into joy for those who truly need it.

Ready to Volunteer?

Anything and everything help, whether that’s working with an organization, setting up your own charitable activity, making a donation, or even just helping someone you know who is in need. Charity doesn’t have to be some big grand embarking; it can be a simple act of kindness. Both feel great, trust me!

There are great organizations out there that would welcome your volunteer time or donations, more than you think there are, who would be ecstatic to work with you. However, there is one that I am interning with, and very partial to…Table to Table, New Jersey’s first and most successful food rescue organization.

Table to Table is committed to feeding our hungry neighbors here in northern NJ. They rescueand deliver healthy, fresh, and perishable food from grocery stores, food distributors and restaurants, and in doing so, nourish the community while helping our environment. If feeding hungry New Jerseyans piques your interest, then you can’t find a better partner out there.

Table to Table hosts programs and events, where the proceeds go straight to providing meals for our less fortunate neighbors. In fact, Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch is a grassroots fall initiative that invites individuals, employees in corporations and students in schools to donate the equivalent of their lunch money for a day, week, month or more to help Table to Table feed those who need it most. Every dollar raised provides 10 healthy meals!

Another facet of this wonderful nonprofit that I find intriguing is their app, I-Rescue. It is truly the most flexible and straightforward way to volunteer. Simply look up Table to Table I Rescueon the IOS or Google Play app store, sign up, and all the sudden you are greeted with a map, not unlike one you’d see in a ridesharing app. You click on one, it shows you where to pick up the food, where to drop it off, and just like that you’ve given someone the basic human right of a meal.

Out of all the charity work I have done, this was by far the easiest, and yet no less rewarding. With less than half an hour’s worth of driving, you can help feed neighbors in need. To learn more, download the Table to Table I Rescue app and visit tabletotable.org. Help us help others and be happier while doing it. We cannot wait to work with you!

Alberto Garofalo, president, Bank of America New Jersey, with Ilene Isaacs, executive director, Table to Table. – Table to Table

America’s Grow-a-Row and Table to Table received a $375,000 donation, $187,500 each, from Bank of America to help address food insecurity in New Jersey. Bank of America donated $50 per shot for each employee in New Jersey who received a coronavirus vaccine or booster shot and/or flu shot before Nov. 23.

According to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, about 650,000 people in New Jersey face hunger every day, with 175,000 of them being children. Grocery prices are 12% higher than in October 2021 the largest 12-month increase in grocery prices in nearly 42 years. Food banks are reporting that they are spending three times more on purchasing food than they did in 2019, according to an October 2022 Consumer Price Index report.

For every $1, America’s Grow-a-Row provides five servings of wholesome fresh produce, and for every $1, Table to Table provides 10 meals to New Jersey residents. With help from the bank’s donation, America’s Grow-a-Row is providing close to 1 million servings of fresh produce and Table to Table is providing 1.875 million meals to individuals and families throughout New Jersey.
The donation is part of a unique program to encourage bank employees to receive an annual flu shot and/or coronavirus vaccine or booster, while also investing in its community. This is also part of the bank’s longstanding efforts to address hunger relief and support the health and safety of its employees and community.

Credit: https://www.roi-nj.com/

The 2022 Great Northern NJ Turkey Take Allows Residents to Donate & Deliver Frozen Turkeys via Table to Table’s I-Rescue App through December 22

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ November 10, 2022 – Table to Table, New Jersey’s first and most successful food rescue organization, debuts its second annual Great Northern NJ Turkey Take with Table to Table I-Rescue, a holiday initiative allowing residents in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic Counties to personally donate and deliver a frozen turkey-or more-to local food pantries and group homes. Now through December 22, contact Table to Table to inform of us of your donation. Then, download the Table to Table I-Rescue app for the location near you where the turkey can be delivered. Or, if you’d like, volunteers will pick up your donation and deliver it for you! Alternatively, you can make a donation to help Table to Table deliver more meals throughout the year to those in need. Table to Table I-Rescue-powered by Food Rescue Hero-is available on iOS and Google Play.

“What better way to express your gratefulness this Thanksgiving than to make the holiday special for hungry neighbors throughout NJ,” said Julie Kinner, Vice President of Operations, Table to Table. “Join us for The Great Northern NJ Turkey Take, and you’ll be donating and volunteering at the same time. Plus, you can even donate that free turkey you’ve received from your local grocery store,” Kinner concluded.

Credit: https://diningoutjersey.com/blog/

Author: Mike Scheideman

NJ Food Rescue Challenges Individuals and Corporations to Help Raise Enough to Deliver 1 Million Meals to Hungry Neighbors One Step at-a-Time with Table to Table’s Virtual Walk on April 1-30

Get Fit and Win Prizes, While You Do Good

Why Participate in Table to Table’s Virtual Walk?

Win Prizes While You Do Good!

Table to Table’s Virtual Walk: Help Deliver 1 Million Meals to Hungry Neighbors

Get Fit and Win Prizes, While You Do Good

Date: April 01-30, 2023 All Day Location:

Table to Table Virtual Walk – Feeding Our Neighbors One Step at a Time

Date and Time: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 2:00 PM – Sunday, April 30, 2023, 11:00 PM

Why Participate in Table to Table’s Virtual Walk?

Win Prizes While You Do Good!

Fundraise Receive

Earlier Event: March 15 Wostbrock Home Fabric & wallpaper Event

Later Event: March 24 Tiny Kitchen Candle Co. Sip & Pour Zentuary Healing Center in Fort Lee.

Join Table to Table’s Virtual Walk and Help Alleviate Food Insecurity in NJ

12 Foods that are Good for Your Heart

TABLE TO TABLE FIESTA OF GOOD

Ready to Volunteer?

The 2022 Great Northern NJ Turkey Take Allows Residents to Donate & Deliver Frozen Turkeys via Table to Table’s I-Rescue App through December 22

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