WWZY 107.1 The Boss hosted its 8th Annual Mistletoe Rock Radiothon December 5 to benefit JBJ Soul Kitchen, a non-profit community restaurant, run by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation.
This year’s campaign raised over $73,000 for the JBJ Soul Kitchen ($201,483 cumulatively), which will help to provide more than 3,650 meals for those in need.
“We are sincerely grateful to 107.1 The Boss for their continued support and for selecting JBJ Soul Kitchen as the beneficiary of the Mistletoe Rock Radiothon for the third year in a row,” said Tessa Caruso, marketing manager at the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation. “Our partnership and the generosity of donors who participate in the event have helped JBJ Soul Kitchen serve even more meals across our locations as the need in our communities continues to grow.”
JBJ Soul Kitchen seeks to provide locally sourced, three-course meals to both paying customers and guests facing food insecurity in a warm and welcoming restaurant setting. Since opening, the organization has served over 233,000 meals through its Pay-It-Forward model. Guests pay the suggested donation for their meal and can choose to make an additional donation to help provide a meal for someone who is unable to pay.
107.1 The Boss’s Greg T. in the Morning with Rochelle kicked off the radiothon at 6 a.m. at Freehold Raceway Mall and were followed by Michele Amabile, Cane Peterson, and various 107.1 The Boss on air personalities who broadcasted live from the mall and JBJ Soul Kitchen’s Red Bank and Toms River locations throughout the day.
Interviews were conducted with Jon Bon Jovi, Dorothea Bongiovi, volunteers, and patrons of JBJ Soul Kitchen, who shared stories that brought the mission of JBJ Soul Kitchen to life and highlighted its impact within the community.
“I’m incredibly proud of our team for the phenomenal work they did and grateful to the JBJ Soul Kitchen team for their partnership. Above all, thank you to our listeners and advertisers for their tremendous support. We couldn’t be more thankful,” said Mike Ryan, 107.1 The Boss vice president of programming.
For more information about the Mistletoe Rock Radiothon, or how to still donate, email info@PressCommRadio.com.
About the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation/JBJ Soul Kitchen: Since 2006, the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation has worked to break the cycle of poverty, homelessness, and hunger in communities across America. Through grant funding of local and national partner projects and creating sustainable programs, the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation has helped provide funding for almost 1,000 units of affordable housing and shelter in 12 states and Washington D.C. for thousands of individuals and families experiencing homelessness and financial instability including youth and veterans. For more information, visit jbjsf.org.
