The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) is proud to support the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s (CFBNJ) annual Turkey Drive with a donation of 1,200 turkeys.
Atlantic City, NJ – The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) is proud to support the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s (CFBNJ) annual Turkey Drive with a donation of 1,200 turkeys from Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Caesars Atlantic City, Golden Nugget Atlantic City, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Ocean Casino Resort and Resorts Atlantic City. Turkeys will be delivered throughout the week to help ensure families across New Jersey can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.
“Food insecurity affects far too many families in our state,” said Mark Giannantonio, president, Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ). “Our casinos are proud to support the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s Turkey Drive to ensure that families can enjoy Thanksgiving meals together.”
This most recent donation is part of the Casinos United Against Hunger campaign, launched earlier this year in partnership with CFBNJ. Through initiatives like the Turkey Drive and volunteering at the CFBNJ’s Mobile Food Pantry in Ventnor City, Atlantic City casinos continue to demonstrate their commitment to supporting New Jersey families. The Atlantic City casinos have collectively donated nearly $250,000 to support CFBNJ’s mission this year.
“Food is so important – not just for nutrition – but for bringing families together,” said Elizabeth McCarthy, President & CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. “The Turkey Drive is an important way to address food insecurity during the holiday season, and we are grateful to community partners like the Casino Association of New Jersey for their generosity in this time of need.”
The need for support is more important than ever. 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. This holiday season, CFBNJ distributed a total of 83,000 turkeys, roasters, and hams for Thanksgiving.
To learn more about how to support CFBNJ, visit: cfbnj.org.