Faith in action: How the Interfaith Food Pantry serves the community

Beyond The Beacon

Beyond The Beacon
Faith in action: How the Interfaith Food Pantry serves the community
Jan 22, 2026 Season 1 Episode 104
Diocese Of Paterson

Morris County is among the wealthiest counties in New Jersey, but food insecurity is very real for many families living there. For this episode, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish visit the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morris Plains to learn more. After touring the facility and meeting clients and volunteers, they sat down for this remote episode with Carolyn Lake, executive director of the Interfaith Food Pantry Network, and Board President Helen Hallberg. 

Show Notes:
Interfaith Food Pantry Network
"The Practice of the Presence of God,” by Carmelite Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection

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Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered by Joe Ginexi. Edited and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.

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