Who We Are
"People who live in difficult circumstances need to know that happy endings are possible."
— Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Princeton University, '76
Our Mission
The mission of the Princeton Mobile Food Pantry, Inc. is to provide food and other support to underserved members of the Princeton, NJ community.
Our History
Established in 2010, PMFP began when a parent and employee of Princeton Public Schools noticed food insecurity among many students. To address this hunger, she created a “mobile pantry” of healthy snacks in the trunk of her car. In 2017, a partnership with Mercer Street Friends Food Bank was established and offered a weekly pickup for over 300 people at the Henry Pannell Learning Center. Under COVID-19, we became independent and mobile, changed our name to the Princeton Mobile Food Pantry, and shifted to biweekly deliveries of fresh groceries.
In 2021, we received 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. PMFP currently assists 250+ Princeton families (over 1,250 infants, school-aged children, their parents, and seniors), delivering fresh produce (seasonal fruits and vegetables), fresh protein (meats, milk, eggs), and other household staples, right to their doorstep.
Our Focus
Our primary focus is on families with children in Princeton Public Schools, all of whom range in age, race, identity, background, and mobility. A volunteer-led collective, we support our neighbors through various networks, sponsors, and collaboration with community partners.
Our Board
Clotilde “Liliana” Morenilla Chairperson
Amy B. Lansky President
Wendy Wilton Treasurer
Sharon Litvinsky Secretary
Amanda Arshan Volunteer Coordinator
Debbie Bronfeld Director
Dafna Kendal Director
Shilpa Pai Director
Jackie Swaine Director
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