About Us - NJ Rise

OUR STORY & TEAM

Together, We Rise

RISE, EARLY 2000’s

How it all began -

For over fifty years, we have worked with our local community to better serve our neighbors in need. Although the demographics of our clientele have evolved over time—from migrant agricultural workers and African Americans to the 1970’s Southeast Asian refugees and the present day Latinx Community—what has remained constant is our indelible commitment to enabling our neighbors to better achieve their personal and professional success, health, and happiness.

The Rise Pantry came to life in 2006 to provide non-perishable groceries to one hundred qualified families per month and has grown exponentially. In addition to non-perishable groceries, we distribute fresh produce, personal products, baby items, household cleaning supplies, coats, children’s books, and pet products. In 2019, we moved from the Green House to our larger location on 133 Broad Street, enabling Rise to increase capacity.

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Through community partnerships and direct services, we assist local families and individuals in recovering from setbacks and achieving their full potential. It’s not only our official mission, it’s what energizes us every day!

OUR LOCAL BRANCHES –

Providing a range of complimentary services from assistance with official documents, school supplies, or any other type of support.

Where it’s easy and affordable to find great things, and previously loved items get a new loving home.

Nourishing every family member. From wholesome foods to personal care, baby essentials, and even pet food, we’re here to support our community.

Find a local connection to learning, community and care where you can take a class, watch videos and learn a new skill.

The Rise Team

Rise has been fortunate to assemble such a talented, thoughtful and warm-hearted team that is truly motivated and driven by their clients’ successes. Our team is not complete without the inclusion of our hundreds of partners and volunteers who make such work possible. Their collective generosity ensures that our Vision and Mission is delivered daily in our offices, our stores and our community at-large.

Our Board

In order to effectively develop a strategic plan to serve our community, our board ensures diverse representation from the local government and business sectors, as well as consumers. The common denominator of our Board’s diversity is their singular determination to affect change in the local community. We find that their collective, worldly knowledge and expertise fits nicely into our own backyard.