Replenish

06/01/2026

🙌 Looking for a way to give back this summer?

REPLENISH is looking for volunteers to help us fight food insecurity at some exciting events across Middlesex County this season. Whether you love community events, musical theater or helping out behind the scenes, we’ve got opportunities for you!

Upcoming volunteer opportunities include:

🎉 Celebrate Middlesex County: June 13
🎭 Plays-in-the-Park: Throughout the Summer
🍽️ Dine Below the Line: July 9

To sign up, visit: https://bit.ly/4r1rm9H

05/28/2026

👏 Big shoutout to James Monroe Elementary School in Edison!

Food drives are amazing — but teaching students why giving back matters? That’s next level ❤️

The Middlesex County Commissioners recently recognized James Monroe Elementary School for its incredible work helping students learn about food insecurity while inspiring them to take action in their community.

Through creative learning experiences and hands-on opportunities, students didn’t just learn about helping others — they became part of the solution.

Way to go, James Monroe Elementary! Thank you for showing that compassion, community, and a little school spirit can make a BIG impact!

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/7s9vrmpt

05/28/2026

🎉 Middlesex County schools absolutely SHOWED UP this year 👏❤️

From cereal boxes and canned goods to full-on school food drives, students, families, teachers, and staff across the County helped collect an incredible 77,000+ pounds of food for REPLENISH this school year!

A huge shoutout to our Top 10 participating schools that went above and beyond:

⭐ Old Bridge High School
⭐ Monroe Township Middle School
⭐ East Brunswick High School
⭐ Irwin Elementary School
⭐ South Brunswick High School
⭐ Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
⭐ Applegarth Elementary School
⭐ Edison Academy Magnet School
⭐ Knollwood Elementary School
⭐ John Kenney Child Care Center

Every can donated, every box packed, and every food drive organized helped make a difference for families throughout the County. THANK YOU all for helping us fill our shelves and support our friends and neighbors! 💚

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/7s9vrmpt

05/26/2026

05/11/2026

Join us for the Rows for the Hungry Volunteer Day & Tour on May 30 at the EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park.

Rows for the Hungry is a donation garden where fresh produce is grown by volunteers and shared with local families through organizations like REPLENISH. 💚

Come tour the garden, learn more about the partnership, and find out how you can help plant, w**d, water, and harvest food for neighbors in need.

May 30 from 11 AM – 12 PM
EARTH Center, South Brunswick

To register for this event, call 732-398-5262 or e-mail [email protected]

For more about Rows for the Hungry, visit: https://rowsforthehungry.org

04/27/2026

A big thank you to the team from Nordstrom for spending the morning volunteering with us!

Your help sorting and organizing donations made a real impact, and we’re so grateful for your time and support.

We truly appreciate partners like you who help us serve our community!

04/22/2026

This Volunteer Month, we’re taking a moment to recognize the people who show up week after week to make REPLENISH possible 💚

Kathy Ruffe, Bruce Winkler, and Shari Mooney are part of our incredible warehouse volunteer team—quietly working behind the scenes to sort, organize, and prepare food for distribution across Middlesex County.

Their dedication helps ensure our neighbors in need are supported with dignity and care.

👏 We are so grateful for all that you do—thank you for being the heart of REPLENISH.

04/13/2026

Shoutout to OceanFirst Bank for volunteering at the warehouse this morning! 💚

Your rolled up your sleeves to help us sort and organize donations.

Thank you for giving your time and energy to help neighbors in need, we’re so grateful for partners like you!

03/26/2026

Looking for a simple way to give back? 🥫💚

Organize a food or hygiene drive with your school, workplace, or community group — REPLENISH will provide the tools to help you get started.

Reach out to: [email protected]

Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3ZSI9Qx

03/13/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Metuchen Disco Soup! 🥕🕺

On June 20, 2026, 2–6pm, the grounds of the First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen will transform into a high-energy community celebration as we host the first-ever Metuchen Disco Soup!

In partnership with the FPC Food Pantry, REPLENISH, Share My Meals, and local organizations, this free event will bring the community together and turn 200 pounds of rescued vegetables into a delicious shared meal by Chef Lauren Owens for 300 guests, all while dancing to live DJs.

Throughout the afternoon, guests can:

✨ Explore interactive partner displays about reducing food waste
✨ Watch Chef Lauren at work
✨ Learn about composting
✨ Tour FPC gardens
✨ Dance the night away!

The celebration will culminate in a community feast prepared by local chef, Chef Lauren, showcasing just how delicious food rescue can be.

Attendees will also be invited to sign the Food Waste Pledge, committing to reduce food waste at home while encouraging local businesses and farms to do the same.

Come chop, dance, learn, and eat with us, because reducing food waste can be fun and delicious.

📍 First Presbyterian Church Grounds
📅 June 20, 2026
⏰ 2–6 PM
🎟 Free and open to the public