Table of Hope

What Table of Hope does

Table of Hope is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2011 and headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, that operates a multi-channel food-distribution and hunger-relief program for food-insecure residents of Morris County. Operated under Spring Street Community Development Corp. (EIN 45-0942880), the organization runs a fixed food pantry at 65 Spring Street, the Table of Hope Kitchen (a soup-kitchen operation) at 59 Spring Street, distribution events on the County College of Morris campus, and a mobile food distribution program that expanded materially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Layered onto the food-distribution core are youth-oriented programs (SOAR after-school and backpack giveaways) and seasonal initiatives such as a Thanksgiving turkey drive and Easter basket events.

The operating footprint is substantial for a small organization: in 2025 Table of Hope served approximately 20,000 households and over 70,000 individuals, and during the COVID-19 response it distributed more than 899,300 pounds of food through mobile events that scaled from a pre-pandemic baseline of 65 people per week to 1,000–1,500 people per event. Operations are powered by a 4,000+ volunteer base and rely on donated or discounted food sourced through partnerships with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Alstede Farms, and Fresh Direct, supplemented by county-government and corporate collaborators (Morris County Sheriff's Office, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Morris County Chamber of Commerce, County College of Morris, FirstEnergy Foundation). All food and services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries.

The organization is led by Executive Director Teresa Williams, whose departure was announced for April 28, 2026, with founder Rev. Dr. Sidney Williams (pastor of Bethel Church of Morristown) providing institutional continuity. Revenue comes from individual donations processed through the Givelify platform, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants; no proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or data products are described in the available information. The technology stack is limited to third-party tools: Givelify for donations, Volgistics for volunteer management, and a standard website.

Name

Table of Hope

Legal name

Spring Street Community Development Corp.

Website

https://tableofhopenj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Table of Hope is a Morristown, New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides free mobile and fixed-site food distribution, a soup kitchen, and youth programs to food-insecure households across Morris County, supported by a 4,000+ volunteer base and donated food partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief and Community Food Security

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Food distribution services
• Community food pantry
• Soup kitchen operations
• Hunger relief programs
• Nonprofit charitable services

Headquarters

HQ city

Morristown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals via Givelify platform and other channels. Donors can contribute financially to support food distribution operations and program expansion.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship opportunities that allow companies to demonstrate social responsibility, create team-building experiences, enhance brand image, and reach new audiences through alignment with Table of Hope's mission.
3. Food Procurement Partnerships: Receives food donations from the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, local farms (Alstede Farms), and food service companies. Turkey and food donations are sourced through partnerships rather than direct purchasing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Table of Hope is a nonprofit organization that provides free food distribution and hunger relief services to Morris County, New Jersey residents through weekly mobile food distributions, a food pantry, and a community kitchen. Beyond emergency food assistance, the organization runs youth development programs and seasonal community giveaways such as Thanksgiving turkey drives and backpack giveaways. All services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, supported by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and food procurement partnerships.

Product overview

Table of Hope, operated by Spring Street Community Development Corporation, is a community non-profit organization offering a portfolio of food security and family support services in Morris County, New Jersey. The core offerings include a mobile food distribution program serving weekly 1,000-1,500 individuals across multiple towns, an on-site food pantry, and a community kitchen providing prepared meals (reopened December 2024). The organization also runs seasonal programs including backpack giveaways for students, Thanksgiving turkey drives, and Easter basket events. Youth development is addressed through the SOAR program supporting elementary students, while corporate sponsorship and online donation platforms enable community financial support. Founded in 2011 in response to Hurricane Irene, the organization has served nearly 20,000 households and over 70,000 people in 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Distribution Program Weekly mobile food distribution programs operating in Morristown, Parsippany, and Dover, serving 1,000-1,500 individuals per weekly event. Includes fresh produce, canned goods, dairy products, and turkeys during holidays. Operated as contactless drive-through events.
• Community Kitchen (Soup Kitchen) Operating kitchen facility providing fresh, nutritious prepared meals to community members in need, with dine-in meals, takeaway service, and supportive community resources.
• Food Pantry On-site food pantry serving Morris County residents at 65 Spring Street, Morristown. Prior to COVID-19 served approximately 65 people weekly; expanded operations during the pandemic.
• Backpack Giveaway Program Annual program providing backpacks filled with school supplies to children in Morris County to support educational success.
• Easter Basket Event Annual Easter basket giveaway event providing holiday gifts and supplies to families in need.
• Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Annual Thanksgiving food distribution event providing turkeys and holiday meal supplies to families, with a goal of 400-600 turkeys per distribution event at approximately $14 each.
• SOAR Program Youth enrichment program supporting 5th graders in Greater Morristown area with mentorship, educational support, and community building activities.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Corporate partnership opportunities allowing companies to demonstrate social responsibility through financial support and volunteer team-building experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served nearly 20,000 households and 70,000+ people in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Fresh DirectsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Food delivery company running bag recycling program in partnership with Table of Hope. Bags accepted Monday-Friday 10 AM-6 PM at 59 Spring Street to support food pantry operations and sustainability.
• Community FoodBank of New JerseycoreOthers · 1 January 2020Major food supply partner providing food products for distribution. Table of Hope receives food from the Community FoodBank of New Jersey in Hillside to support their food pantry and distribution operations.
• Alstede FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Local farm partner providing fresh produce and turkey donations for Thanksgiving distributions. Contact Kurt at Alstede Farms for turkey donation coordination. Supports bulk purchasing of turkeys at approximately $14 each for holiday food drives.
• County College of Morris (CCM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Educational institution partner hosting food distribution events on campus. Provides volunteer support from faculty, staff, and students (40-60 volunteers per event). Third food distribution event partnership at CCM in November 2020.
• Morris County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Government partner collaborating on food distribution events. Supports contactless drive-through distribution operations and community outreach.
• Morris County Board of Chosen FreeholderscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020County government partner providing support for food distribution events and community assistance programs across Morris County's 39 municipalities.
• Morris County Chamber of CommercesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Business community partner supporting food distribution events and corporate engagement in community service initiatives.
• Bethel Church of MorristowncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Founding faith institution. After Hurricane Irene devastation, the church fellowship hall and kitchen were restored. Rev. Dr. Sidney Williams, pastor, converted the Table of Hope bus for mobile food distribution during COVID-19. The organization originated from the church's community response.
• VolgisticssupportingTechnology or IntegrationVolunteer management software platform used for volunteer applications and portal access. Handles volunteer logistics and management for Table of Hope's 4,000+ volunteer supporters.
• GivelifysupportingTechnology or IntegrationDonation platform enabling direct financial contributions to Table of Hope. Primary digital donation channel for individual donors supporting the organization's mission.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Community FoodBank of New Jersey: New Jersey's largest food bank and a current upstream food supply partner of Table of Hope. Operates a similar food-assistance mission at much greater scale across the state — directly comparable in beneficiary population served and donation-dependent model.
• Interfaith Food Pantry of Morris County: Direct local peer operating in the same Morris County geography with a similar food pantry model serving Morris County families. Most head-to-head comparable in terms of geography, beneficiary base, and volunteer-driven pantry operations.
• Food Bank of South Jersey: Regional food bank serving southern New Jersey counties with a comparable food distribution and pantry-support model. Operates a similar mix of in-kind food procurement, mobile distributions, and partner-pantry network.
• City Harvest (New York): NYC's largest food rescue organization operating food pantries, mobile distributions, and soup kitchen support. Highly comparable operating model with a similar community food service focus and donor-driven revenue structure.
• The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties: Regional food bank serving two NJ counties via partner pantries and mobile distributions. Closely aligned operating model: in-kind food procurement from Feeding America network plus community distribution partnerships.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Morris County: Faith-rooted direct-service nonprofit offering food, rental, and utility assistance in Morris County. Closely comparable operating model combining volunteer-driven casework, food assistance, and parish-network funding — same geographic market.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National umbrella network that supplies upstream food inventory to most U.S. food banks and pantries including the Community FoodBank of NJ (a Table of Hope supplier). Represents the broader ecosystem and donor-funder layer that TOH operates within.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark: Larger regional faith-based social services network serving northern NJ including food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency assistance. Comparable in mission and beneficiary base but broader scope and substantially larger resources.
• Salvation Army New Jersey Division: National faith-based nonprofit operating food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency assistance across NJ including Morris County. Comparable direct-service offerings for food-insecure households but with broader mandate and substantially larger institutional footprint.

Others

• MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger: National anti-hunger advocacy and grantmaking organization funding community-based food programs. Operates as a complementary ecosystem participant — funding peers like Table of Hope rather than directly competing in food distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TableofHopeNJ
• TikToktiktok.com/@tableofhopenj

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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