Rutgers Against Hunger

200 Familes Sponsored for the Adopt A Family Program

Thank you to all who adopted a family for the holidays!  With your support, 200 families in NJ will have more during the holidays and maybe won’t have to decide, should we eat or have heat?

As you shop for your families, click here for the FAQ and the Toolkit to help you with any questions you may have.

Important Dates to Remember:

  • December 2nd- campaign ends
  • December 7-18- pick up and delivery of boxes

**Please remember items should not be gift wrapped!**


RAH Wants Hunger to Take a Holiday

In October, the nation's unemployment rate rose above 10% for the first time since 1983. Long-term unemployment (being without a job for at least six months) is at its highest level since data began to be collected in 1948. (CNNMoney.com)

Over 1.5 million workers are expected to exhaust their unemployment benefits by the end of 2009. (Philadelphia Unemployment Project)

As RAH takes stock of its first year, we celebrate the accomplishment of raising over $100,000, donating over 53,000 pounds of food and countless hours of volunteering by the Rutgers Community. Unfortunately, there is still much more to do. 

During the holiday season, RAH will be creating holiday baskets for families who are struggling with hunger and poverty.  When shopping for your own holiday dinners this season, pick up a few extra items and assist these families to set their table for a bountiful meal and provide them a reason to give thanks. It's time for hunger to take a holiday!

With the U.S. and world economies in crisis, more and more families and seniors are living on the edge of poverty and require urgent assistance. Hunger is real, and it is here-in New Jersey's cities and its suburbs, its rural areas and shore towns.

Consider these statistics:

Needy people in NJ need your help...Take action today!

RAH in the News



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Last Updated: 11/09/2009
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