Poverty (2010 Q4)

Poverty
Featured beneficiary in the POVERTY category for fourth quarter 2010:
TRENTON AREA SOUP KITCHEN

TASKlogoThe Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (T. A. S. K., Inc.) is a charitable, non-profit organization whose mission is to respond to the needs of people in the area of Trenton, New Jersey, USA by 1) providing meals to all those who are hungry, 2) providing services to encourage self-sufficiency and improve quality of life, 3) informing the wider community of the needs of the hungry, and 4) advocating for resources to meet these needs.

TASK provides meals and services free of charge to its patrons with the help of countless volunteers and the generosity of people like you. In any given year, less than 3 percent of our annual income comes from government sources.

TASK values diversity and is committed to promoting an atmosphere that is free from any form of discrimination as it relates to gender, age, race, color of skin, creed, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability and veteran status.

What your contribution can do:

  • A full day of TASK activities including two meals: $3,000
  • A days' worth of meals: $2,000
  • One mid-day meal: $1,200
  • A week's supply of milk: $800
  • One dinner meal: $600
  • A week of Adult Education: $500

LEARN MORE ABOUT TRENTON AREA SOUP KITCHEN
Website: http://trentonsoupkitchen.org/
Charity Navigator: TASK

ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS

Foundation Beyond Belief highlights ten charitable organizations per quarter. Among other considerations, beneficiaries are chosen for efficiency, effectiveness, moderate size (annual budget under $10 million), compatibility with humanist focus on mutual care of this world and this life, no direct promotion or proselytizing of a particular worldview, and geographical diversity.

Active members can help us choose future beneficiaries by researching and nominating charities and by discussing, debating, and advocating for the causes of their choice through our social network and discussion forums. Final decisions are made by the Board, but collective member input is among the most important considerations.