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The Harrison School Student Council has supported the “Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch” initiative of Table to Table for the past seven years. Recently, the Tribune interviewed four members of the Student Council’s executive board, advisors, and the school principal, Daniel Garcia, to learn more about their efforts to provide meals for the hungry.

According to Garcia, Harrison Elementary raised enough funds this year to provide 9,100 meals for those in need. The fundraiser is crucial because many people do not have enough food to eat, as fifth-grader Anushka Nikhil explained. The students collect a considerable amount of money, with one dollar providing up to ten meals.

Fifth-grader Johanna Saland noted that helping others and making them happy is the primary motivation behind the fundraiser. Fourth-grader Ruhi Biswas added that it is essential to help those who are struggling when you have more than enough.

The director of marketing communications for Table to Table, Maria Sinopoli, expressed gratitude to the students for their contributions. She emphasized that their efforts helped get food to people who desperately needed it.

Despite the pandemic, the Bag a Lunch project continued with a few adjustments, according to Student Council advisor Lauren Daugherty. They used a QR code for virtual donations and set up a landing page for families to contribute.

To raise awareness, the Student Council representatives visited classrooms and explained the organization’s needs and objectives. They distributed brown bags to collect donations and put up posters to inform people of the fundraiser’s purpose. The students also gave speeches about the impact of their donations on the community.

Table to Table is a “Food Rescue” organization that collects surplus fresh and nutritious food from grocery stores, caterers, and distributors. They distribute the food to various organizations such as veteran’s homes, day care centers, and soup kitchens.

The Student Council also visited the Livingston Neighbors Helping Neighbors food pantry, where they made sandwiches, decorated bags, and organized food items.

Looking ahead, the Student Council plans to brainstorm their next community service project. The advisors suggested that the project should aim to help the Harrison community and school family.

Individuals, business employees, and students can donate the equivalent of their lunch money to the “Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch” initiative to help feed the hungry. For more information, visit www.tabletotable.org.

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Table to Table has recognized the student at F.N. Brown Elementary Schol with the 2022 Bernard and Geraldine Segal Foundation Award for Student Philanthropy in support of Table to Table’s Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch initiative, which invites participants to donate what they would spend on lunch for a day, week, month or more to help Table to Table feed those who need it most.

“The spirit of generosity, compassion, kindness are definitely alive among F.N. Brown School’s students as they raised enough funds to provide 31,530 meals to our hungry neighbors,” said Denise Anderson, executive director of Table to Table, a food rescue organization. “This student community leadership is impressive, and we’re thrilled to recognize their tremendous efforts with the 2022 Bernard and Geraldine Segal Foundation Award for Student Philosophy.”

The Bernard and Geraldine Segal Foundation established a challenge grant of $30,000 for participating schools in northern New Jersey and it doubled the funds raised by those schools. F.N. Brown was the top fundraiser.

“Our students, staff, and administration take food insecuirty very seriously, so we put all of our effort behind Table to Table’s Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch campaign,” says Anthony Chierici, a third-grade teacher at F.N. Brown. “We are so honored to be acknowledged for our commitment.”

Added Dr. Anthony Lanzo, F.N. Brown’s principal, “We are proud to be part on this initiative, as we know it has a positive impact on others in need.”

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Students Raise Funds to Provide 31,530 Meals for Hungry Neighbors

Saddle River, NJ  March 6, 2023 — Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue organization, recognizes the students at F.N. Brown in Verona, NJ with the 2022 Bernard and Geraldine Segal Foundation Award for Student Philanthropy in support of Table to Table’s ever-popular, year-round Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch initiative, which invites participants to donate what they would spend on lunch for a day, week, month or more to help Table to Table feed those who need it most.

“The spirit of generosity, compassion, kindness are definitely alive among F.B. Brown School’s students as they raised enough funds to provide 31,530 meals to our hungry neighbors,” said Denise Andersen, Executive Director, Table to Table. “This student community leadership is impressive, and we’re thrilled to recognize their tremendous efforts with the 2022 Bernard and Geraldine Segal Foundation Award for Student Philanthropy,” Andersen concluded. 

Through the kindness of The Bernard and Geraldine Segal Foundation, a challenge grant of $30,000 among all Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch participating schools in Northern NJ was established. Of the many schools that participated in 2022, F.N. Brown Elementary School was the top fundraiser, raising enough to provide 31,530meals to neighbors in need throughout Northern NJ. That number, along with the funds raised by the other schools, was generously doubled by the Bernard and Geraldine Segal Foundation.

“Our students, staff, and administration take food insecurity very seriously, so we put all of our effort behind Table to Table’s Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch campaign,” says Mr. Anthony Chierici, a third-grade teacher at F.N. Brown Elementary School. “We are so honored to be acknowledged for our commitment,” Chierici concluded.

“We are very proud to be part of this initiative, as we know it has a positive impact on others in need.” Dr. Anthony Lanzo, Principal at F.N. Brown Elementary School

Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch is made possible by generous sponsors including Presenting Sponsor: Inserra Supermarkets; Gold Sponsor: Eisai and Takasago; Silver Sponsors: Aspen, Bae Systems, Bloomingdales, Blue Foundry Bank, Cross River Bank, Freedom Bank, Kearny Bank, Konica Minolta, The Children’s Place, Veolia, and Wegmans; Bronze Sponsors: DoorDash, Hackensack Meridian Health, Honda of Tenafly, Movado, and PNC Bank.

To help Table to Table in their mission to address food insecurity in Northern New Jersey, Donate Now! And, if your organization would like to become a corporate partner, click here. For more information on Table to Table, visit us at www.tabletotable.org.

About Table to Table

Table to Table (http://www.tabletotable.org), NJ’s first food rescue organization, collects fresh and perishable food which would otherwise be wasted and delivers it to organizations that serve people experiencing hunger in Bergen, Hudson, Essex, and Passaic Counties in Northern NJ. We bring rescued fresh, nutritious food to 200+ partner organizations including, social service organizations, pantries, shelters, fresh produce markets and centralized distribution hubs. Food is provided free of charge. Through this, we touch a diversity of those in need, including families, children, veterans, and older adults, making good nutrition accessible while serving as a stimulus for other longer-term benefits. Table to Table raises all its own funds annually, and last year delivered enough food to provide nearly 22 million meals.

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Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue organization, recognizes the students at F.N. Brown in Verona with the 2022 Bernard and Geraldine Segal Foundation Award for Student Philanthropy in support of Table to Table’s ever-popular, year-round Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch initiative, which invites participants to donate what they would spend on lunch for a day, week, month, or more to help Table to Table feed those who need it most.

“The spirit of generosity, compassion, kindness are definitely alive among F.B. Brown School’s students as they raised enough funds to provide 31,530 meals to our hungry neighbors,” said Denise Andersen, Executive Director, Table to Table. “This student community leadership is impressive, and we’re thrilled to recognize their tremendous efforts with the 2022 Bernard and Geraldine Segal Foundation Award for Student Philanthropy,” Andersen concluded.

Through the kindness of The Bernard and Geraldine Segal Foundation, a challenge grant of $30,000 among all Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch participating schools in Northern NJ was established. Of the many schools that participated in 2022, F.N. Brown Elementary School was the top fundraiser, raising enough to provide 31,530 meals to neighbors in need throughout Northern NJ. That number, along with the funds raised by the other schools, was generously doubled by the Bernard and Geraldine Segal Foundation.

“Our students, staff, and administration take food insecurity very seriously, so we put all of our effort behind Table to Table.” See FUNDS, Page 2A.

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Table to Table recognizes F.N. Brown Elementary School in Verona with the award for Student Philanthropy for their support of Bag a Lunch, Help a Bunch Fundraiser. Shown are: F.N. Brown Elementary School’s third-grade teacher, Anthony Chierici, Principal, Dr. Lanzo, and students.

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY TABLE TO TABLE.

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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

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 popular places like Chipotle, DoorDash, and Target by entering the photo contest and using the hashtag #tabletotablewalk. Plus, the more you fundraise, the more prizes you can 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 prizes you can 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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• Date: 04/01/2023 – 04/30/2023
• Time: 6:30 am
• Price: $25 suggested donation
• Ticket Info: Register now! https://secure.qgiv.com/event/virtualwalk/
• Website: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/virtualwalk/

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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 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.

“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.

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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

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 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.

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)

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.

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