07/27/2026
I'm proud to announce the beneficiary of my first State of the Township/Pay it Forward event on October 13, 2026 at The Stone Terrace by John Henry is the Robbinsville Food Pantry!
See complete event details and donation options below.
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A staple of former mayor Dave Fried’s tenure, the Robbinsville Food Pantry has helped individuals and families with food insecurity for more than 30 years. The RFP currently operates in the cramped quarters of the Vincent J. Calcagno Senior Center with little to no refrigeration for perishable items. Mayor Todd’s vision is to expand the pantry into a larger space, thus providing greater access to refrigerated storage and fresh, nutritious and accessible food, as well as serving as a more convenient pick-up location for residents.
Funds raised through this year's event will help to:
* Expand the food pantry into a larger, more accessible location
* Purchase additional shelving and storage
* Increase the availability of fresh and refrigerated foods
* Stock more of the pantry's most requested items
* Better serve the growing number of individuals and families who rely on the food pantry
Mayor Todd believes every member of our Robbinsville community facing food insecurity deserves access to a wider variety of healthy food choices. His goal is to help make the Robbinsville Food Pantry more accessible to continue meeting the increasing needs of our residents.
“The Robbinsville Food Pantry is a true asset and a vital part of what makes our community special,” said Mayor Todd, who will deliver his inaugural State of the Township address that evening. “The ability to expand into a larger space with refrigeration and more convenient access for residents is something we have wanted to do for a long time. We are so grateful for all of the donations the pantry has received over the years, and our hope is the generous spirit of our community will only grow once they see what we believe the RFP is truly capable of.”
Past Pay it Forward recipients include the Shepherd family, Quilts for Comfort, Deb Dauer, C.A.R.E., Mercer Street Friends Food Bank, the “We Love Our R'ville Neighbors” campaign, the Breden and McLaughlin families, Robbinsville Meals on Wheels, and the Walls family.
Fundraising for the 2026 effort is underway and corporate sponsorships levels of $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, $1500 and $500 are available. Individual tickets are $150, and $1,350 for a table of ten.
Please see the above for sponsorship opportunities and ticket information.
Mayor Todd is deeply grateful for the generosity and support our community has shown throughout the years and looks forward to continuing the meaningful tradition of Paying It Forward to benefit those in need.
Join us for this special evening as we celebrate Mayor Todd's first State of the Township Address, support an important community cause, and help shape the future of the Robbinsville Food Pantry.
Please make checks payable to C.A.R.E. and send to:
Jodi Stephens/Robbinsville Township
2300 Route 33, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.
Please write "2026 Pay it Forward" in the check notes.
To donate via PayPal visit: https://tinyurl.com/5f25vpah