AAA South Jersey Food Drive Nets More Than 11,000 Meals for Food Bank of South Jersey

VOORHEES, N.J. (November 26, 2025) -- The AAA South Jersey community came together this Thanksgiving to donate well over 11,000 meals to the Food Bank of South Jersey in a critical time of need. All November long, the three AAA South Jersey locations collected food and hygiene items, and AAA South Jersey employees contributed monetary donations.

With Thanksgiving nearing and the prolonged government shutdown threatening SNAP benefits, AAA South Jersey offered a 3x company match on all associate donations for the first time ever. Every dollar donated to the Food Bank of South Jersey provides two meals to neighbors in need. With the 3x company match, each dollar donated by a AAASJ associate provided 6 meals to our friends in need of food assistance.

Donations from AAA South Jersey associates accounted for 3,756 meals. With the company match, the total donated to the Food Bank of South Jersey surged to $5,619 -- or 11, 238 meals.

Additionally, AAA South Jersey associates and members donated more than 500 pounds of food and hygiene items, and more than 400 reusable bags to the Food Bank of South Jersey.

In 2024, the need for food assistance reached record highs in our area – even greater than during the COVID-19 pandemic. In South Jersey, 1 in 9 individuals and 1 in 7 children face food insecurity. Last year, the Food Bank of South Jersey distributed 23 million pounds of food.

That need surged even higher during the recent government shutdown and the suspension in SNAP benefits.

"Many of us are fortunate enough that we don't have to worry about how we will afford Thanksgiving dinner. It's something that is easily taken for granted. Fortunately, the Food Bank of South Jersey is always there to help families in need. AAA South Jersey is truly proud to help them in any way we can," spokesperson Matthew Bowker said.

If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, click here to find resources near you.