Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation

In october 2011, the Foundation opened its first jbj Soul kitchen in red bank, new jersey, to address local issues of food insecurity. A second jbj Soul kitchen opened in may 2016 in toms river, new jersey, as part of the b.e.a.t. Center, a unique, collaborative effort with other nonprofits. A third location opened in january 2020 on the campus of rutgers university - newark, new jersey to address the issue of hunger on college campuses. In february 2023 a fourth location opened on the college campus of north jersey city university - jersey city, new jersey to address student food insecurity. The community kitchens have served over 187,340 nutritious, delicious meals since their inception and have served 57% of their meals to those unable to pay. Paying diners can affect change by paying more than the suggested minimum donation by "paying it forward". For those who are unable to make a donation for their meal, they are invited to come in, enjoy a meal and learn how they can be part of the jbj Soul kitchen community by volunteering.

Program grants and expenses for affordable housing and addressing food insecurity associated with the organization's mission of working to support those experiencing homelessness. This year a focus was directed toward providing funding for the creation of affordable housing for veterans and safe shelter for those suffering from addiction.