Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry Celebrates 15 Years of Dedicated Service

MONTVILLE, NJ – April 25, 2025 – The Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry celebrates 15 years of dedicated community service today, April 25th. Marking this significant milestone, the pantry proudly announces a new partnership with Table to Table, Northern New Jersey’s pioneering food rescue organization. This collaboration, launched yesterday will enhance the pantry's ability to combat food insecurity by providing weekly deliveries of rescued food, starting with breakfast items and baked goods from local Wawa stores.

This partnership represents a major step in the pantry's ongoing mission to meet the increasing needs of the community through sustainable and cost-effective solutions. As demand for food assistance grows, this initiative will allow the pantry to expand its offerings without increasing operational costs. In March 2025 alone, the pantry supported 413 individuals across 133 visits, including welcoming 7 newly registered households, underscoring the urgency for innovative food sourcing.

“Heading into our 15th year of service, it’s more important than ever that we deepen our impact,” said Danielle Mangione-Vasser, Co-Director of the Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry. “This partnership with Table to Table allows us to expand food access, reduce waste, and better support the hundreds of individuals who count on us—without increasing our operating costs.”

Key benefits of the partnership include:

• A no-cost expansion of the pantry’s food supply.
• Greater variety and freshness in the food offered to clients.
• A significant reduction in local food waste through responsible rescue efforts.
• New volunteer opportunities for residents to participate directly in local food logistics via the Table to Table I-Rescue app.

Linda Gannon, a longtime Kiwanis member instrumental in the pantry's founding, reflected on its journey:

“It warms my heart to see the progress we have made... It's hard to believe it all started in a large coat closet at a local church. I am so proud of all of the volunteers and those that have embraced this project... The Kiwanis Food Pantry is truly making a difference in the lives of those in need.”

The Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry continues to rely on community generosity. There are many ways to support our mission year-round, including:

• Adopt-A-Shelf Program: Sponsor one of 109 shelves still available for 2025. Sign Up: Form
• Shop from Home: Purchase items via the pantry’s Amazon or Walmart Wish Lists.
• Make a Contribution: Visit our website to Donate, via Venmo @MontvilleKiwanis
• Reach Out: Connect the pantry with potential sponsors.

About the Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry Serving the Montville community since 2010, the Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry provides essential groceries and support to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Operated entirely by dedicated Montville Kiwanis and community volunteers, the pantry is a 100% community-supported initiative fueled by service, generosity, and partnership.

About Table to Table Table to Table is Northern New Jersey’s first and most successful food rescue organization. Committed to ending hunger in the region, Table to Table collects fresh, wholesome food that would otherwise be wasted and delivers it safely and efficiently to organizations serving the hungry, including food pantries, shelters, and meal programs.

About Montville Kiwanis The Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry is proudly sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Montville Township. The club meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at The Columbia Inn in Montville, beginning at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome to learn more about our mission or how you can get involved in creating a positive impact in the community.

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Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry

Email: Kiwanisofmontville@gmail.com

Website: Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry

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