The Interfaith Food Pantry Network is proud to have donated over 2.3 million pounds of food last year. But there’s still much work to do and we need your help.
– Carolyn Lake, Executive Director
Our Mission:
- To improve the health & well-being of Morris County residents in need by providing access to
food, nutrition education & related resources; - To provide hands-on opportunities for neighbors to help neighbors;
- To educate and engage the public about the issues of food insecurity in our area;
- To leverage strategic partnerships to innovatively address the root causes and impact of food
insecurity.
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1994
Founded by volunteers of four area houses of worship:
Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel, Cedar Knolls, First Baptist Church of Morristown, Assumption Church, Morristown and St. Margaret’s Church, Morristown
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1997
Rosemary Gilmartin, first Executive Director is hired
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1998
IFP is incorporated as 501(c)(3)
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2000
IFP establishes Speedwell Avenue distribution site and warehousing at Hanover Ave.
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2000
Takes over County of Morris food closet and establishes direct referrals from OTA
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2001
Establishes Home Delivery Program
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2004-2006
Switched to “Client Choice” food distribution and established “Healthy Choices” Program
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2008
Launched Capital Campaign for facility at 2 Executive Drive
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2011
Moved into new facility
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2016
Launched Healthy Choices Mobile Pantry
Every Person Counts
so Every Dollar Counts
With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, more and more families and at-risk seniors are sheltering in place and need our support. Your contribution can help fund some or all of our programs.
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Donor Advised Funds -
Charitable Impact
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Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)