Table to Table: Bringing Our Community Together to Fight Hunger

Oct 8

1 min read

Hand holds plated gourmet dish at candlelit restaurant table with wine glasses, bread basket, and warm bokeh lights.

Table to Table is a Northern New Jersey nonprofit dedicated to fighting hunger while reducing food waste. Founded in 1999, it is New Jersey's first and largest food rescue organization.

Its mission is simple: Rescue good food that would otherwise go to waste and deliver it to people who need it.

Rather than operating like a traditional food pantry, Table to Table works with supermarkets, restaurants, farms, caterers, and food distributors to collect surplus fresh food and deliver it free of charge to community organizations serving families experiencing food insecurity.

To help support its mission, Table to Table hosts a variety of special fundraising events throughout the year, bringing together renowned chefs, local restaurants, and community supporters for memorable dining experiences. These events not only celebrate exceptional food and hospitality but also raise critical funds to help rescue fresh, nutritious food and deliver it to neighbors in need throughout Northern New Jersey.

Upcoming Fundraising Events:

Chefs Gala

Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM

The Rockleigh, Rockleigh, NJ

Its premier culinary fundraiser brings together more than 30 accomplished chefs to prepare and serve multi-course meals tableside, alongside wine pairings and a live auction. This year's honoree is James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi.

Ridgewood Chefs Table

Monday, November 2, 2026

Park West Tavern, Ridgewood, NJ

An intimate five-course dinner with wine pairings, featuring culinary talent from Park West Tavern, Felina, Latour, Restaurant Lula, and Black Magic Bake House. The evening benefits Table to Table's hunger-relief mission.

Learn more about Table to Table’s mission to fight hunger, rescue fresh food, and nourish families throughout our community—and discover how you can make a difference. ❤️