Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey Honors Berkeley College among Companies That Care for Campus Food Pantry Initiative
Monday, May 11, 2026
Photo Caption: The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) honors Berkeley College among the companies that go above and beyond to give back to their communities at its annual Companies That Care awards ceremony on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Glen Ridge Country Club in Glen Ridge, NJ. Pictured (L to R) are Maria Rivera, Director, Continuing Education and Professional Development, Berkeley College; James Marshmon, Manager, Berkeley College Foundation Food Pantries, New Jersey; and Anthony Russo, President, CIANJ.
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The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) honored Berkeley College among the companies that go above and beyond to give back to their communities at its annual Companies That Care awards ceremony on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Glen Ridge Country Club in Glen Ridge, NJ. The College was recognized for its campus food pantries, which mobilized to support students during the suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in fall 2025.
CIANJ honored 40 companies in a variety of industries including finance, healthcare, higher education, nonprofits, and others.
“This year’s honorees exemplify what it means to contribute to the New Jersey community, through both charitable good works and corporate philanthropy,” said an article in COMMERCE magazine.
In November 2025, when more than 800,000 New Jersey residents faced the suspension of SNAP benefits, Berkeley College Foundation Campus Food Pantries in Woodland Park, Newark, and New York City mobilized immediately – distributing emergency food bags with staple items, offering online ordering and on-site shopping, and sharing practical recipes to help students stretch every resource.
“When food insecurity surges, the Berkeley College Foundation Campus Food Pantries respond with urgency, compassion, and resolve,” said James Marshmon, Manager, Berkeley College Foundation Food Pantries, New Jersey. “Our students should never have to choose between feeding their families and their education.”
In just five semesters, the pantries have fulfilled more than 3,300 student orders. Understanding that many students are adult learners supporting families, the pantries also provide essential household items, including baby diapers, cleaning supplies, and feminine hygiene products.
Each semester, Berkeley College faculty, staff, students, and alumni volunteer at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. In October 2025, the College hosted higher education leaders at the College Food Pantry Forum, advancing best practices in food security and compassionate service.
Learn More: Click here to watch a segment from News 12 New Jersey about the Berkeley College Food Pantries.
Photo Caption: Berkeley College in Woodland Park, NJ, hosts higher education leaders at the College Food Pantry Forum in October 2025, advancing best practices in food security and compassionate service.
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, 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 New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 4,000 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 13 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower each student to achieve lifelong success.
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