Atlantic City, NJ (July 10, 2025) –- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is proud to announce that Community FoodBank of New Jersey has been selected as a 2025 Hard Rock Heals Foundation Grant recipient. The organization will receive a $5,000 grant to support its work to fight food insecurities in New Jersey.
Nominated by the team at Hard Rock Atlantic City, Community FoodBank of New Jersey was chosen from a global pool of nominees to receive funding as part of Hard Rock’s worldwide commitment to healing through philanthropy. The grant is one of 50 awarded this year by the Hard Rock Heals Foundation, totaling $250,000 in donations to local charities around the world.
“We nominated the Community Foodbank because their mission and work speak directly to the needs of our local community,” said George Goldhoff, Hard Rock Atlantic City President. “We’re honored to support them and proud to stand with organizations that reflect our values: Love All – Serve All and Take Time to Be Kind.”
Image: L to R: Michael Woodside, Vice President of Entertainment & Marketing Services at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City; Torrina Bennett-Michael Director of External Affairs Community FoodBank of New Jersey; and George Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey provides food for people in need while striving to end hunger in New Jersey. The organization works with a large network of more than 800 community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters, to bring food to our food insecure neighbors.
About Hard Rock Heals Foundation®
The Hard Rock Heals Foundation® is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization that oversees all philanthropic activities for Hard Rock International. Guided by the belief that music is a universal force for good, the Foundation funds health, wellness, disaster relief, and community-based programs that promote healing through music and kindness. Since launching its grant program in 2016, Hard Rock Heals Foundation has supported hundreds of local organizations making a lasting impact.
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