Berkeley College Foundation Receives Five Thousand Dollar Grant from Investors Foundation to Support Student Food Pantry at Newark, NJ, Campus
Thursday, May 6, 2021
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On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, officials from Investors Foundation, the community financing division of Investors Bank, presented the Berkeley College Foundation with $5,000 to support the student Food Pantry based at Berkeley College’s Newark, NJ, campus. The Food Pantry, which opened in January 2019 in collaboration with the Berkeley College Foundation and Community Food Bank of NJ, has expanded in the past year to help alleviate increased food insecurity among students as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Food Pantry now serves Berkeley College students across four New Jersey campuses using a contactless distribution system. The Berkeley College Foundation also opened a second student Food Pantry at Berkeley College’s Midtown Manhattan campus in February 2021, one of only 24 college and university food pantries throughout the five boroughs in New York City.
“We are grateful for the generosity of Investors Foundation. Their support will ensure that more students have access to nutrition that will support their academic progression to the graduation stage,” said Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College.
“The Food Pantry and level of support that Berkeley College extends to its students are impressive. Working together, we can improve the well-being of our communities so that students can make the most of every opportunity to build a better future,” said MaryRose Genovese, Senior Vice President and Retail Market Executive, Investors Bank.
Photo: Pictured left to right: Sherrille Shabazz, Associate Dean, Student Development and Campus Life, Berkeley College; Iessa J. Sutton, Newark Campus Operating Officer, Berkeley College; Berkeley College President Michael J. Smith; Dallas Reed, Vice President Student Development and Campus Life, Berkeley College; MaryRose Genovese, Senior Vice President, Retail Market Executive, Investors Bank; James Muller, Vice President District Manager, Investors Bank; Michael Gambatese, Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager, Investors Bank; Dipexa Gandhi, Executive Director, Berkeley College Foundation; and James Marshmon, Program Coordinator, Student Development and Campus Life, Berkeley College.
About the Investors Foundation
Investors Bank created the Investors Foundation in 2005 to support the communities Investors Bank serves. The Investors Foundation supports initiatives in the arts, youth development, health and human services, education and affordable housing. The Investors Foundation works to improve the lives of its customers and neighbors.
About Investors Bank
Investors Bank, headquartered in Short Hills, New Jersey, is a full-service community bank that has been serving customers since 1926. With nearly $26 billion in assets and a network of more than 145 retail branches, Investors Bank delivers personalized services and products tailored to the needs of its customers. Investors Bank’s banking services include complete deposit, loan and cash management products for consumers and businesses.
Investors Bank: Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2021. The theme commemorating this milestone is “Empowering Lives for 90 Years!” Founded in 1931, Berkeley College is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers continuing education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, as well as in Midtown Manhattan and White Plains, NY, with more than 4,900 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for eight consecutive years. The website address is www.BerkeleyCollege.edu.
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers.-end-
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