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Fulfill Announces 'Shore to Rock' Hunger Benefit Concert

Hosted at the Count Basie Center for the Arts

Fulfill, a leader in alleviating hunger and building food security in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, will host a benefit concert at the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Thursday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. The event will honor two local musicians, Jeff Kazee of Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes and Brian Kirk of Brian Kirk & The Jirks, as well as radio personality Tom Cunningham, host of Springsteen on Sunday on 107.1 The Boss.

Kazee and Kirk will perform at the event. More performers will be announced soon.

“We are excited and incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to showcase these three pillars of the music community and to thank them for their support of our mission to help provide food, services, and hope to the people of Monmouth and Ocean Counties,” said Triada Stampas, President and CEO, Fulfill. “We hope the community will turn out in large numbers to take part in what we know will be an incredible night filled with music and entertainment.”

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Fulfill is excited to offer an inclusive experience to members of the Jersey Shore music community and fan base. Tickets will be sold at various price points. There will be a pre-show reception for event sponsors to honor Cunningham, Kazee, and Kirk for their dedication to alleviating hunger in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Tickets on sale now via the Count Basie website. Sponsorships and journal ads are available by contacting Kate Irving ([email protected]) for more information.

About Fulfill

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Fulfill, the food bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has been providing food for families at the Jersey Shore for more than thirty-eight years. We supply over 1,000,000 meals per month by distributing food to nearly 300 feeding agencies in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, including soup kitchens, food pantries, and shelters, and by delivering food to families, children, seniors, veterans, and more. Fulfill also offers a suite of programs to connect people to the resources they need to become self-sufficient. Our team assists with applications for SNAP, affordable health care, and utility assistance. They also help with affordable housing applications, budgeting and money management, and senior services. Fulfill also provides community and school garden programs, and a 13-week culinary training program. To learn more about our programs or how to get involved, visit www.fulfillnj.org.

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