NEWARK, N.J., October 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Five years ago, JBJ Soul Kitchen Rutgers University–Newark (RU–N) opened its doors with a mission to combat food insecurity among college students.

At Rutgers University–Newark, where more than half of all students have exceptional financial need, no one needs to worry about going hungry. JBJ Soul Kitchen founders and spouses Dorothea Bongiovi ...

NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork)-- You've heard his lyrics, but on Wednesday morning a big New Jersey rock star shared his soulful side in a different way. Jon Bon Jovi opened a kitchen at Rutgers University ...

New Jersey's own rock legend, Jon Bon Jovi, was present Wednesday morning for the opening of his new JBJ Soul Kitchen restaurant at Rutgers University-Newark to make sure students struggling with food ...

NEWARK, New Jersey -- Rock star Jon Bon Jovi was on hand in New Jersey Wednesday for the opening of the new JBJ Soul Kitchen at Rutgers University-Newark, the first of his non-profit restaurant chain ...

The last time I saw Vonda McPherson, she was behind the counter of Shack’s, her barbecue/soul food restaurant in downtown Elizabeth. The place was spare but cozy — three tables, a picnic table for ...