On October 24, a group of FSG employees spent the day volunteering at the JBJ Soul Kitchen, a program of the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation in Toms River, New Jersey. It was an experience that reminded everyone of the impact we can make when we come together as a community.
FSG has an ongoing partnership with JBJSK, but this was the first time our team had the chance to serve on-site, helping prepare and serve meals while supporting the organization’s mission of giving a “hand up, not a handout” to those in need.
Representing FSG were Anthony Iaria, Christine Heckel, JoAnn Havet, Mary Helsel, and Sofia Jurema. They spent the day serving meals to local diners and connecting with the people JBJSK supports. It was a rewarding and humbling experience that gave the team a firsthand look at the heart and work behind the Soul Kitchen’s mission.
FSG got connected with JBJSK through our COO of Distribution, Leon Mowadia. Leon’s been personally involved with the organization and has long supported their work in the local community. Leon helped bring FSG and JBJSK together, strengthening our shared commitment to serving others and giving back.
The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen, a project of the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, operates as a community restaurant where guests may pay the suggested donation for their food or learn about volunteer opportunities. The Toms River location also partners with Fulfill, a local nonprofit that provides food assistance, job training, and community support across Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Fulfill also operates an on-site culinary training program that helps people gain valuable skills and confidence in the workforce.
FSG is proud to stand alongside organizations like JBJ Soul Kitchen that make a real difference every day in our communities. This volunteer day marks the start of what we hope will be a lasting partnership built on service, compassion, and community.
We hope this story encourages all FSG employees to get involved in volunteering in your community. Together, we can make a difference: one meal, one smile, and one act of service at a time.
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