The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) welcomed volunteers from every Atlantic City casino to its mobile pantry in Ventnor City, where casino executives and employees distributed groceries to community residents.
From left to right: Alan Greenstein, VP and General Manager, Bally’s Atlantic City; George Goldhoff, President, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City; Mark Giannantonio, President, CANJ and President & Chief Executive Officer, Resorts Casino Hotel; Tom Pohlman, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Golden Nugget Atlantic City; and Hugh Turner, SVP Chief Financial Officer, Ocean Casino Resort
Atlantic City, NJ — This week, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) welcomed volunteers from every Atlantic City casino to its mobile pantry in Ventnor City, where casino executives and employees distributed groceries to neighbors. This latest collaboration is part of the Casinos United Against Hunger Campaign which launched in May 2025.
“Atlantic City casinos are committed to addressing the issue of food insecurity that impacts so many families across New Jersey,” said Mark Giannantonio, President, Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ). “Our partnership with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey gives Atlantic City casinos an opportunity to come together to provide meals to families throughout the state, and we look forward to finding ways to make a difference for our neighbors in need.”
Approximately 25 executives and employees from all Atlantic City casinos came together on a rainy morning, Wednesday, November 19, to volunteer their time to help set up the mobile pantry and greet neighbors who came to shop throughout the morning. Food and other essentials were distributed.
The Atlantic City casinos have collectively donated nearly $230,000 to support CFBNJ’s mission this year. Through this partnership, CFBNJ will be able to distribute more meals to families in need, especially in areas that are most impacted.
“Volunteering your time to help provide meals to those in need is more important than ever,” said Elizabeth McCarthy, President & CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. “We are grateful to the Casino Association of New Jersey for their continued support and look forward to finding more ways to partner together to combat food insecurity in New Jersey.”
Nearly 1.1 million people in New Jersey are food insecure, including over 270,000 children. Atlantic County has one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the state at 13.3% overall (over 36,000 people) and 18.2% among children (more than 10,000 kids). Food insecurity in New Jersey has risen 65% since the height of COVID-19 in 2020. Most recently, CFBNJ saw an increase in people coming to food pantries for assistance during the government shutdown.
To learn more about how to support CFBNJ, visit: cfbnj.org.