Affinity Federal Credit Union marked its fourth annual Impact Day by partnering with Table to Table, New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue organization, to provide nearly 5,000 meals to local families in need.
The major volunteer effort saw over 370 Affinity employees participate at the credit union’s headquarters in Basking Ridge on Oct. 14 (Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day), when branches were closed. Employees from across Affinity’s tri-state footprint—from New Jersey to Connecticut—assembled meals, including sandwiches, snacks, and water, and included words of inspiration for recipients.
The prepared meals were distributed to 16 community nonprofits across the northern half of New Jersey that work directly with individuals and families facing hunger.
Largest single-day initiative for table to table
The event set a new record for Table to Table, becoming the largest single-day volunteer initiative in the organization’s history. Since 1999, Table to Table has collected fresh, nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and delivered it for free to organizations that feed the hungry.
“This collective effort by Affinity’s employees across our footprint… hits at the core of our mission of people helping people,” Kevin Brauer, CEO and president of Affinity Federal Credit Union said. “I’m proud of our work to tackle food insecurity and support some of those most impacted.”
Heather Thompson, executive director of Table to Table, expressed gratitude for the commitment. “This effort not only provides nourishment to thousands of struggling neighbors, but also it provides hope,” she said.
Kelly Watts, executive director of the Affinity Foundation, highlighted the tangible impact. “By partnering with Table to Table, our team made a tangible difference for thousands of our neighbors, reinforcing our belief that financial wellbeing begins with basic security and support,” Watts said.
