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Thank you John Ben Snow Foundation and Memorial Trust

Arm In Arm is deeply grateful for the continued partnership and support of the John Ben Snow Foundation and Memorial Trust. This $15,000 grant award will strengthen our capacity to improve equitable food access and promote housing stability throughout Mercer County in FY27. Each year, Arm In Arm relies on support from our private partners to meet the changing needs of our community while sustai...
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The Fred C. Rummel Foundation supports Arm In Arm

Arm in Arm extends our sincere gratitude to The Fred C. Rummel Foundation for supporting our Housing Stability Program with a grant of $15,000 in FY27. This Housing Stability and Utilities Assistance grant will directly support low-income families who are facing the trauma of eviction or working to stabilize their housing after experiencing homelessness.   To meet the rising need in our com...
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A Message from Maureen Hunt

July 29, 2026Dear Friends, As we just closed our fiscal year on June 30th, I wanted to share an update that reflects both the extraordinary impact you helped make possible and the realities we continue to face in Mercer County. This year stretched us, inspired us, and reminded us why your partnership matters so deeply. Thanks to your support, Arm In Arm provided: Food to families through 59,...
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Don’t miss our Community Resource Fair

Please join us at our upcoming Community Resource Fair! Enjoy fresh produce, family activities, and connect with representatives from a variety of local organizations. When: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am Where: Mill One 1 N. Johnston Ave. Hamilton, NJ 08609 Thank you to our event sponsor, Liquid Church! Please click here to download pdf versions of the flyers           ...
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A Message from Executive Director, Maureen Hunt

Dear Friends, Someone asked me recently, in my role as Executive Director, what keeps me up at night. The honest answer is that there are many things, but most often, it’s the tension between caring for my staff and caring for a community whose needs continue to rise. It is worrisome, and it is real. But what keeps me grounded are the people and the stories that remind me why this work matte...
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Food Insecurity in Mercer County Is Reaching a Breaking Point

Across Mercer County, food insecurity is rising at a pace we can no longer afford to overlook. Local food pantries, community meal sites and home-delivery programs are seeing 20–25% more visits than this time last year, along with a growing number of first-time users. Seniors on fixed incomes, families with young children, and historically underserved communities are being pushed to the brink.Thes...
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Thank you, Acme Markets Foundation!

Arm In Arm extends our sincere gratitude to the ACME Markets Foundation —a subsidiary of Albertsons Companies Foundation —for its generous $5,000 Nourishing Neighbors grant in support of our Hunger Prevention Program. This investment helps ensure that families experiencing food insecurity across Mercer County will have reliable access to nutritious food during a time of growing need. The funding...
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Thank You Northfield Bank Foundation for Supporting our Hunger Prevention Program!

Arm In Arm is incredibly grateful to the Northfield Bank Foundation for, once again, choosing to support our Hunger Prevention program with a grant of $15,000. With this impactful funding, we are able to provide healthy food, including fresh produce, dairy, and meats to food insecure individuals and families in the community. We continue to see great need in our community-- inflation and the risin...
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Thank You Northfield Bank!

Arm In Arm is incredibly grateful to the Northfield Bank Foundation for, once again, choosing to support our Hunger Prevention program with a grant of $15,000. With this impactful funding, we are able to provide healthy food, including fresh produce, dairy, and meats to food insecure individuals and families in the community. Inflation and the rising cost of food have created an even greater need ...
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