Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation

07/21/2026

The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation is proud to support Project HOME newly opened Hawthorne House Respite, a transformative initiative designed to provide a safe, supportive place for individuals experiencing homelessness to recover after a hospital stay.

As part of our ongoing partnership with Project HOME, the JBJ Soul Foundation helped fund the 20 respite beds that will serve individuals in need of short-term medical recovery and stabilization. We were honored to present our donation during Project HOME's 30th Anniversary Gala, celebrating three decades of their unwavering commitment to ending homelessness and empowering individuals to rebuild their lives.

07/16/2026

Our longtime partners at Project HOME's Hub of Hope are in urgent need of essential donations to help support individuals experiencing homelessness during the summer months.

The JBJ Soul Foundation is proud to have helped support the Hub of Hope since its opening, and we're grateful for the life-changing work they continue to do every day.

Current needs include:
👔 Men's clothing (SM–XL)
🩲 New men's & women's underwear (all sizes)
🧦 New ankle socks
👟 Men's sneakers (all sizes)
🧊 Cooling rags
💧 Bottled water

You can help by shopping their Amazon Wish List:
🛍️ https://a.co/04y6FLNP

Or drop off donations at:
📍 1515 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA

Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for helping support our neighbors in need.

Help Project HOME's Hub of Hope meet the increasing demand for support during the summer months. There is currently an urgent need for these essential items:

👔 Men's clothing (SM-XL)
🩲 New men's and women's underwear (All sizes)
🧦 New ankle socks
👟 Men's sneakers (All sizes)
🧊 Cooling rags
🌊 Water

You can drop off donations at 1515 Fairmount Ave., or order through our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/04y6FLNP

Questions? Contact Taylor Perkins at [email protected] or 215-320-0846.

07/10/2026

This week, our team joined hundreds of advocates, service providers, and leaders at the 2026 National Conference on Ending Homelessness in Washington, D.C. We had a great time learning, connecting with organizations from across the country, and sharing ideas. We’re excited to bring back new inspiration to help JBJ Soul Kitchen and the JBJ Soul Foundation continue building stronger communities and working toward ending homelessness.

06/29/2026

Our team traveled to Philadelphia to visit with our long-time community partner, Project HOME. Their staff took us on tours of Sacred Heart Recovery Residence, the Inn of Amazing Mercy, and introduced us to the amazing team at Prevention Point. We are grateful to have been able to gain a deeper understanding of the needs within the community and learn more about the work being done to address them.

06/18/2026

What an incredible honor.

JBJ Soul Foundation has been recognized with the 2026 James Beard Foundation Impact Award. When JBJ Soul Kitchen opened its doors in 2011, we set out to create more than a restaurant. We wanted to build a community where everyone has access to a healthy meal, where people are treated with dignity and respect. 15 years later, this recognition shines a light on the thousands of volunteers, guests, staff, and supporters who have made that mission possible. Thank you, James Beard Foundation 💛

📸 JBF | Galdones Photography
📸 Getty Images for the James Beard Foundation

06/18/2026

06/01/2026

What does it look like to address food insecurity, homelessness, and poverty—all through a restaurant?

Meet one of the 2026 James Beard Impact Award honorees, Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation.

In 2011, the organization expanded their mission by founding JBJ Soul Kitchen, a pay-it-forward restaurant where all guests can enjoy a chef-crafted, three-course menu, no matter if they can afford it. Paying guests are encouraged to donate enough to cover their meal and someone else's, while guests in need are invited to volunteer at JBJ Soul Kitchen. Community coordinators are also on-site to connect in-need guests to housing, mental health support, addiction services, employment, and more.

🔗 Head to our blog to read the full story of how the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation is changing lives, one meal at a time:

Fighting hunger, homelessness, and poverty with Impact Award winner Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation.

04/30/2026

Since 2009, the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation has partnered with HELP USA and Project HOME to create JBJ Soul Homes, permanent, affordable housing with supportive services for individuals and families in need.

🏡 HELP Genesis JBJ Soul Homes in Newark, originally established as New Jersey’s first permanent housing community for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, has since expanded its mission to provide safe, supportive housing for those in need.
💙 JBJ Soul Homes in Philadelphia, offering 55 units for formerly homeless individuals, teens aging out of foster care, and low-income residents, integrated with Project HOME’s comprehensive support services.

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we are proud that these projects have been operating for many years and continue to provide safe, stable homes for those who need them most.

04/30/2026

We are so proud of our JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up team! Amazing work this past year! 👏💙

After the last Ocean County Library Commission meeting, the JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up in Toms River will officially close on April 30, 2026. This initiative was launched at the invitation of the Ocean County Library to expand JBJ Soul Kitchen’s presence into the downtown area of Toms River, where the unhoused population has continued to grow. It is a pop-up, as it was a quick response to the invitation and the severity of the need. In response to this critical need, we worked with our community partners to connect guests with essential resources. Over the past year, we’ve supported approximately 40 long-term unhoused individuals, helping 13 secure housing and 9 gain employment. The Pop-Up has served move than 15,870 meals, with 79% of those meals going to guests in need.

“I want to thank the community of downtown Toms River for embracing our Soul Kitchen model.” said Dorothea Bongiovi, Founder of JBJ Soul Kitchen. “The outpouring of encouragement and support has been incredibly humbling.”

As the Pop-Up closes, the need in the community remains. JBJ Soul Kitchen’s Toms River location on Hooper Avenue will continue to serve the community, providing nutritious meals, essential resources, and a place of dignity and connection for all who walk through its doors.

To read our official statement please visit: https://jbjsoulkitchen.org/pop-up-location/

04/15/2026

In the first quarter of 2026, over 78% of meals at our restaurants went to guests who couldn’t afford to pay. Your support helps us meet that rising demand.

Buy your raffle tickets now! 💰
https://www.charityvalet.com/jbjsoulkitchen-BD26/index.asp

The more tickets you buy, the better your chances of winning!

Each entry gets you a numbered golf ball, and all the balls will be “dropped” onto the course (virtually!). The ball closest to the target wins half the proceeds raised! The other half directly supports JBJ Soul Kitchen’s mission to fight food insecurity and continue serving meals to our commu...