Burlington County, NJ, wants to support nonprofits in the fight against hunger

💵 Applications are still being accepted

💵 Grants of up to $75,000

💵 Learn how to request an application

County officials are working to address food shortages, and funding from the American Rescue Plan Act — $1 million, to be exact — is making it possible.

As of September 6, 10 nonprofits have received a total of just over $350,000 through the grant program; applications are still open.

“Whatever it means to each partner, as long as they use the funds to address food insecurity, that's fine with us,” Felicia Hopson, director of Burlington County government, told New Jersey 101.5.

The money can be used to purchase food, new storage facilities, shopping bags, a refrigerator and more.

It's difficult to collect quantitative data on this topic, so Hopson said the focus has been more on quality. “So we have to look at this from a holistic perspective and say, OK, these people are still coming. Some of them are core families, some of them are not. But if they're still coming, then there is actually still a gap in food insecurity in Burlington County,” Hopson said.

What’s next for the county?

Hopson recognizes that support is still needed and says it is critical to continue funding these nonprofit partnerships so that help is readily available at a moment's notice.

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Household needs support?

• Visit the website of the district’s social welfare office, which you can find here.
• See the “Our Services” section on the homepage
• The number to call can be found at the bottom of the page.
• A list of food distribution points in the area can be found here

Recipients so far

• Sacred Heart of St. Vincent DePaul of Mount Holly ($22,500)
• St. Mary's Ladle of Love, Burlington ($19,478)
• St. Vincent DePaul St. Isaac Jogues Conference, Evesham ($12,000)
• St. Vincent de Paul St. Charles Borromeo Conference, Cinnaminson ($6,000)
• Burlington Community Food Bank ($17,790)
• Jewish Family and Children Services ($25,000)
• Food Bank of South Jersey ($75,000)
• Prince of Peace Lutheran Church ($22,500)
• Oaks Integrated Care: ($75,000)
• Virtua's Eat Well Food Farmacy ($75,000)

Nonprofit organizations can apply by calling 609-795-2503; grants of up to $75,000 are available.

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