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Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States.

The need is great, but you can help. We invite you to join letter carriers and our partner organizations in the fight to end hunger in our communities by participating in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

To donate, leave a sturdy bag (or bags) containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, canned meats and fish, pasta, rice or cereal before the regular mail delivery on Saturday, May 10th. The carrier will do the rest. The food donations stay in each community, going to help local residents

This February the Healthy Choices Kitchen is focusing on Heart Healthy Habits.  Learn more here, about how you can improve your heart health through small changes to your diet and lifestyle.

This month the Healthy Choices Kitchen is featuring a Burrito Bowl as their February recipes. This hearty, easy to prepare dinner or lunch is a heart healthy choice! It includes a variety of vegetables, beans, and brown rice, packed with nutrients, good source of fiber and whole grains. Chicken is a healthy, lean source of protein and can be included if desired.  It is also low in cholesterol and saturated fat.

Want to learn more about the Healthy Choices Kitchen Program, click here.

Get your tickets for the IFPN Sips of Support Raffle.

Drawing held on December 13,2024.

In 2023, the Interfaith Food Pantry Network enhanced its mission to provide fresh, healthy food to those in need, overcoming challenges through community support and innovative programs.

Our Strategic Plan outlines a clear path forward, focusing on expanding access to nutritious food, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring long-term sustainability for the Interfaith Food Pantry Network.

Catch up on all the IFPN Summer News

During the summer, many children who rely on school meals are now being fed at home, further stretching household budgets.  Our neighbors often need a little extra help.  At the same time, groups that typically collect food for us go on vacation.

There are many ways to help alleviate this burden:

We are so excited to announce the launch of the Interfaith Food Pantry Network 2024 Summer Teen Council! This Summer, we will welcome two cohorts of 12 students each between the ages of 13-18 to participate in a four-week program focused on several major areas of the IFPN (Operations, Fundraising, Nutrition & Food Rescue, and Volunteers & Service). Students will tour the facility, get a first-hand look at our operation, speak with our leadership team during focused Q&A sessions, plan, facilitate and present results of their own fundraiser, food drive or other project and roll up their sleeves and complete on-site service work. Upon completion of the program, participants will be awarded a service certificate reflecting 12 hours of service.

Who can apply to participate in the program?

Morris County students between the ages of 13-18 are welcome to apply to take part in the IFPN Summer Council. We ask that former participants not apply to allow others the opportunity to participate.

How can those interested apply?

Please submit a short essay explaining why they feel that ending food insecurity is an important mission, along with their name, address, grade and school to KPowell@mcifp.org by June 11, 2024. While applicants may indicate a preferred cohort, spots are very limited and those selected to participate must be able to commit to all four full sessions of the program they are assigned to. Dates and times are listed below.

Where will the program sessions take place?

All sessions will take place at our main location at 2 Executive Drive in Morris Plains, NJ.

When will the two program cohorts be held?

Both the July and August cohorts will be held on Friday mornings. The first 3 sessions will be held from 10am to 12pm. The final session will be held from 9am to 12pm.

Dates are as follows:

Cohort 1: July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

Cohort 2: August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

As the Ravens and the Lions shake it off after a tough loss and the Chiefs and 49ers swiftly turn their attention toward the big game, we’re asking all of our IFPN supporters and their friends to participate in our Souper Bowl! As you gather on February 11th to watch the Super Bowl, ask your guests to bring hearty soups (Progresso, Chunky, etc) for donation to the IFPN or share the donations link below to purchase what we need to restock our shelves with these much needed items. As always, thank you for being such great neighbors and please share this post and spread the word!