News & Events
Holiday Programs 2009
Winter essential give aways. We’re giving winter essentials (hats, gloves, socks) in all the areas where we hold feeding programs. See our Locations & Schedules page for specific locations and times.
Gift Giving at the Phoenix Center, NJ, a school for children age five through twenty-one with autism, emotional challenges and multiple disabilities.
Coat drive in New Jersey for Newark, NJ
Christmas presents and food packages in California. Friends in Need has adopted approximately 50 formerly homeless families and will be providing Christmas presents for the children and food packages for each family.
Let us know if you would like to donate or help out!
2008 Valentines' Day Fundraiser
Given in conjunction with with Creative Minds Productions' Rendezvous at Songbook Theatre/Broadway Baby Bistro.
2007 Mother's Day Benefit
A Taste of India, a Mother's Day benefit featuring Saroj Joshi, accomplished chef and cookbook author.
Friends In Need President featured in NY Daily News
Read the NY Daily News article, "Everyone deserves a warm Meal and that's what we're providing," featuring Scarlett Mendoza, President of Friends In Need Foundation.
December 2006 Update
Hats, gloves, scarves and socks along with holiday meals were handed out to approximately 400 people in Tompkins Square Park and Newark. Toiletry packages handed out to people in NYC, Newark, Philadelphia and Pensacola.
2006 Television News Coverage for Friends In Need
Several New York area news outlets covered the work Friends In Need Foundation is doing:
CBS News Sunday Morning: Tompkins Square Park
CBS News Saturday Morning: Tompkins Square Park
Fox5 News: Tompkins Square Park Holiday Care Packages
My9 News: Tompkins Square Park Holiday Care Packages
2006 Developments
Thanksgiving event held in the Bronx, New York on November 21st in cooperation with Salsa Caterers and Aguila, Inc. and other local sponsors. Served Thanksgiving Meals to approximately 350 people. Watch news coverage: News 12: Thanksgiving.
Philadelphia feeding program started.
Collaborated with PERC Shelter in Union City, NJ to provide families with food packages.
News in 2005
Started the Family Support Program in New Jersey in December.
Held Thanksgiving Event in the Bronx, New York on November 22 in cooperation with Salsa Caterers and Aguila, Inc. and other local sponsors. Served Thanksgiving Meals to approximately 350 people.
Held summer program in Pensacola, Florida that fed over 70 kids every week.
