Mercer Street Friends, the primary Feeding America Food Bank for Mercer County, has named industry veteran Lisa Weber as its inaugural chief of food security. This newly created leadership role underscores the nonprofit’s aggressive strategy to modernize food distribution and address the rising tide of food insecurity in the region.
Weber, a powerhouse in the New Jersey food banking world, arrives with a track record of transforming supply chains. She previously served as chief administrative officer at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and most recently as senior director at Norwescap.
Weber’s appointment comes at a critical juncture for Mercer Street Friends. In 2025, the organization hit record-breaking distribution levels:
- 6.5 Million Meals: Delivered to roughly 140,000 residents across the county.
- 7 Million Pounds of Food: Distributed through a network of 150 local partners.
- 400,000 Community Food Bags: Distributed since 2020, each providing 16 meals per family.
“Lisa’s extensive food banking and senior leadership experience will be a tremendous asset,” Bernie Flynn, CEO of Mercer Street Friends said. “I am confident Lisa will bring valuable perspective and an innovative mindset to our work.”
Weber is well-known for her ability to forge statewide partnerships. She notably led a task force that increased America’s Grow-A-Row’s fresh produce distribution by over 85%, bringing 2.6 million pounds of farm-fresh food to New Jerseyans in need.
In her new role, she will oversee all food bank operations, including the Send Hunger Packing (SHUP) program, which currently provides weekend food bags to 7,000 students in more than 40 local schools every month.
Before dedicating her career to food security, Weber spent 13 years at Prudential Financial, eventually serving as vice president of Talent Acquisition. Her background combines corporate operational efficiency with a deep commitment to social welfare—a dual perspective she has also applied as a Trustee for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).
“I look forward to building systems that ensure every family in Mercer County has consistent access to healthy, nutritious food,” Weber said.
