Mercer Street Friends Food Bank: A Community Response to Hunger
Since 1987, the Mercer Street Friends Food Bank has been leading the community response to hunger in Mercer County. The Food Bank originated with a simple aim: to link donated food to people in need. Today we are the largest source of government and privately donated food in Mercer County. We channel 3 million pounds of food and groceries annually to 60 charitable food providers, such as food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters. Our efficient and effective food donation and distribution system is a vital community link ensuring that people in need can access free groceries and wholesome meals from a charitable food provider in their neighborhood.
How the food reaches those in need |
Manufacturers |
Processors |
Distributors |
Wholesalers |
Retailers |
Farmers |
Growers |
USDA |
Food Drives |
(Donated and/or purchased) |
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MERCER STREET FRIENDS FOOD BANK |
Food pantries |
Soup Kitchens |
Shelters |
Group Homes |
Meal sites |
Day Care Centers |
Youth Programs |
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The working poor, children of low-income households,
elderly, disabled, unemployed, and homeless
living in Mercer County. |
Mercer Street Friends Food Bank
824 Silvia Street, Ewing, NJ 08628
Phone: 609-406-0503
Fax: 609-406-7328
E-mail: foodbank@mercerstreetfriends.org