Send Hunger Packing Princeton

Send Hunger Packing Princeton Addressing childhood hunger in Princeton by providing healthy supplemental food through community engagement, participation, and financial support.

In May 2013, the Princeton Human Services Commission began a program to bring awareness and help to the issue of “food insecurity” among our school-aged children. Almost 500 local children, 12% of the school population, qualify for free or subsidized school lunches during the week. But there is no help for them on the weekends. This striking need for supplemental food on the weekends led to a reach out to Mercer Street Friends to bring their Send Hunger Packing program into Princeton. SHUPP is a collaborative effort of the Princeton Human Services Commission, Mercer Street Friends a local 501(c)3, and the Princeton School District. In September 2013, the Princeton Public Schools began to distribute weekend food backpacks, provided by Mercer Street Friends, to children in the Princeton schools (K-5 so far) and at the Princeton Nursery School. To date, SHUP has distributed over 2800 meals in this way.

10,000 cans later🥫😄📸…Thanks for SHUPPorting🩵
06/17/2026

10,000 cans later🥫😄📸…

Thanks for SHUPPorting🩵

CAN you believe it?! Thank you so much to all the partners and teams who came together for such an amazing cause. Yester...
06/14/2026

CAN you believe it?! Thank you so much to all the partners and teams who came together for such an amazing cause. Yesterday’s event highlighted the importance of community building and spreading awareness through innovative collaboration! The cans used to build all these dynamic structures will be stored locally and distributed to the free outdoor pantries across town. The success from this event should keep the pantries filled for the ENTIRE Summer and more! 🥫❤️💙🇺🇸🍦

Shout out to all participants!! Princeton Charter School KSS Architects Clarke Caton Hintz Sustainable Princeton. PCH Studio Hillier Eden Ice Cream & More Farewell Architects

Your creativity has inspired many and your donations will truly serve those who need it most.

Send Hunger Packing Princeton presents:🥫CANSTRUCTION🥫Join us for a weekend of design, donations and a dedication to spre...
06/09/2026

Send Hunger Packing Princeton presents:
🥫CANSTRUCTION🥫

Join us for a weekend of design, donations and a dedication to spreading awareness on food insecurity in our local community! Find us at the Princeton Shopping Center Courtyard on Saturday June 13th building structures with some amazing organizations.

Who doesn’t love a good spring cleaning?? Thank you so much to the students of  for helping us reorganize and clean out ...
04/11/2026

Who doesn’t love a good spring cleaning?? Thank you so much to the students of for helping us reorganize and clean out our pantry storage space! As we prepare for the warmer months ahead, we want to make sure our nonperishables are up to date and ready to be distributed to our outdoor pantries. Thank you again for your service to the Princeton community 💚🥫

Happy SHUPPgiving!! We are honored to support the families of Princeton Public Schools with a box of fresh produce and a...
04/01/2026

Happy SHUPPgiving!! We are honored to support the families of Princeton Public Schools with a box of fresh produce and a protein of their choice. As students are enjoying their Spring Break, SHUPP remains committed to ensuring students and families are well fed as we approach the Passover/Easter weekend! Shout out to for their amazing supply of fresh and nutritious foods!🧡🍗🥔🥦🥕🩵

🗣️Strong bodies build stronger communities! Calling our fitness friends at  to support our food drive with nonperishable...
03/03/2026

🗣️Strong bodies build stronger communities! Calling our fitness friends at to support our food drive with nonperishable donations. Your items will be distributed across our many free pantries in the Princeton area for families to grab and go as they please. As your fitness fuels you, your generosity fuels our neighbors! 🥫🏋️‍♀️

https://www.towntopics.com/2026/02/25/nonprofits-government-and-community-groups-make-sure-local-residents-have-enough-t...
02/25/2026

https://www.towntopics.com/2026/02/25/nonprofits-government-and-community-groups-make-sure-local-residents-have-enough-to-eat/

Collaboration will always drive meaningful change in our community. We are honored to work along side such amazing organizations as we fight food insecurity together. SHUPP is proud to always find ways to work with the my community leaders of Princeton. Thank you Town Topics Newspaper for this amazing article!

February 25, 2026February 24, 2026 Anne Levin Nonprofits, Government, and Community Groups Make Sure Local Residents Have Enough to Eat FEEDING THE HUNGRY: Princeton Mobile Food Pantry’s new President Debbie Bronfeld, right, shown with former President Amy Lansky, is committed to continuing the no...

We are excited to welcome Julie Ramirez as the new President for the Board of Trustees for Send Hunger Packing Princeton...
02/18/2026

We are excited to welcome Julie Ramirez as the new President for the Board of Trustees for Send Hunger Packing Princeton!

We would like to also take this moment to truly thank Ross Wishnick for his leadership and contributions over the 10+ years of SHUPP. Ross has dedicated many hours to support Princeton’s youth and families to ensure their food needs are met. From his rapid response to support families during the COVID-19 pandemic to building numerous pantries and garden beds across town, Ross’s leadership emphasizes the importance of commitment and compassion for his community. We look forward to his continued efforts as he will remain a valued member to the Executive Board. 💚🪴

So thankful for Ross Wishnick contributions over the 10+ years of Send Hunger Packing Princeton! The mark you have left ...
01/21/2026

So thankful for Ross Wishnick contributions over the 10+ years of Send Hunger Packing Princeton! The mark you have left as President will never be forgotten as we continue our mission to serve the students and families in this amazing community. We look forward to your continued efforts as a dedicated member of SHUPP's Executive Committee.

We are excited to welcome Julie Ramirez as the new President for the Board of Trustees for Send Hunger Packing Princeton!

January 21, 2026January 20, 2026 Town Topics Newspaper SHUPP Board of Trustees Thanks Outgoing President Ross Wishnick for His Contributions To the Editor: On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Send Hunger Packing Princeton (SHUPP), we extend our sincere appreciation to Ross Wishnick, whose leadersh...

Ending the year grateful and inspired. 💫 Thank you for the many partnerships that we’ve maintained or created this year!...
12/31/2025

Ending the year grateful and inspired. 💫 Thank you for the many partnerships that we’ve maintained or created this year! From Princeton University, Contes, Princeton YMCA, Princeton Human Services, and many more, you all have helped us nourish our community through food pantries, gardens, and snack programs for young people who need it the most. Thank you for being part of our mission at Send Hunger Packing Princeton—together, we’re planting the seeds for an exciting year ahead. See you in 2026🌱💚🥫🥨🍓

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