The Gardens of Toni’s Kitchen Feed the Soul of Our Guests and Our Volunteers

Two things that we care about greatly at Toni’s Kitchen are providing fresh food to our guests and doing our work in an environmentally sustainable way. These two come together at Toni’s Kitchen gardens. A team of dedicated garden volunteers led by Laura Marchese do amazing work growing a wide variety of vegetables and herbs […]

Montclair Mile Run for Toni’s Kitchen a Big Success!

On August 6, about 750 runners of all ages and abilities participated in this year’s Montclair Mile to benefit Toni’s Kitchen. The runs included competitive women’s and men’s races, a kid’s dash, a stroller mile, and the Paws & Pavement race. The races started and ended on Walnut Street, where an enthusiastic crowd gathered to […]

Thank You for a Summer Full of Love

As summer draws to a close, our hearts are full. Because of you, our Summer Love program provided 7,592 prepared meals delivered to partner meal sites at libraries, teen programs, camps, and more. In addition, our Mobile Markets were visited by 2,435 households, who selected fresh produce and groceries for their families. The good health and stability these […]

At “Kids at the Kitchen” Summer Camps, Kids Turn Care for Neighbors into Action

This July, Toni’s Kitchen gave middle school students an opportunity to see how a community turns concern for its neighbors into action. Through four week-long Kids at the Kitchen camps, rising sixth- through eighth-grade students took part in the many interconnected efforts that bring food and other forms of support to local families, seniors, and […]

Summer Love Means Helping Families

Our annual Summer Love program was at the heart of its busiest season in July, helping local children and families access healthy food, useful essentials, and dependable support. The season can be especially difficult for families who rely on school meals and other resources during the year. Summer Love helps fill those gaps while bringing […]