Hunger Action Month

October 1, 2025

October 1st marks the start of Hunger Action Month, and New Jersey’s five food banks are teaming up to raise awareness–and fight food insecurity head-on. One major effort? A statewide collaboration with Grow-a-Row, a New Jersey farm donating over 1 million pounds of fresh produce to local food banks. The goal: make sure healthy fruits and vegetables reach the 1.1 million residents across the state who are struggling with hunger. President and CEO of the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Elizabeth McCarthy and President and Founder of America’s Grow-a-Row, Chip Paillex joins the show to discuss their incredible foundations!

About the Author

Sean Thrunk
Producer

Sean Thrunk is an award-winning multi-media journalist and graduate of Montclair State University.
He serves as ONNJ’s main editor and as a news producer for ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato!