Celebrate With Us

We look forward to having you celebrate with us another year of accomplishments. With the support of donors like you, we were able educate stakeholders and the general public on how to ensure the best future for their children.

Help us reach our goal of $100,000.

Your support helps us work to give every child a chance to grow up safe, healthy and educated.

Featuring this year, a panel discussion that will explore the connection between food insecurity and children's health.

8:00 AM - Breakfast & Networking

9:00 AM - Program

If you have any questions about the breakfast please call Rich Santangelo 973-643-3876 or email rsantangelo@acnj.org.

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Panelists will emphasize the vital role of proper nutrition in children's development and academic success. This discussion comes as the state has expanded the eligibility requirements for students to receive free school meals for the second time in two years. 

Read about our panelists.

Justin Kiczek
Justin serves as President of the F. M. Kirby Foundation, based in Morristown, N.J. As such, he oversees the family foundation’s grantmaking to programs in the arts and humanities, human services, environment, health, education, and public policy. Justin worked previously at the Turrell Fund in Montclair, N.J., first as a Program Consultant for 15 years and subsequently as Vice President of Programs, where he helped support the foundation’s efforts to improve early childhood outcomes in New Jersey and Vermont. He also has experience as an English teacher and adjunct lecturer in secondary and higher education institutions, including seven years at the all-scholarship Regis High School. As a lifelong participant in non-profit work, Justin also volunteers regularly with the Interfaith Food Pantry, Student / Partner Alliance, and his local PTA. He lives with his wife and their four daughters in Morristown, NJ.
Elizabeth McCarthy
Elizabeth has been a dynamic leader in creating programs that address immediate needs and foster long-term community impacts. As head of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, she focuses on providing food relief and sustainable solutions to reduce food insecurity. Previously, she served as CEO of Sheltering Arms, tackling social inequity in NYC’s most challenged communities. Her experience includes roles as COO at MercyFirst, Senior VP at Safe Horizon, and Assistant Commissioner at the NYC Department of Homeless Services. She also served as Chief of Staff in the NYC Mayor’s Office of Operations and taught at NYU Wagner. Elizabeth holds an MBA from Yale and a BA from Boston College.
Mark Dinglasan
Mark serves as New Jersey’s first Food Security Advocate, leading the NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate (NJ OFSA) in the Governor’s office. NJ OFSA coordinates statewide food security efforts, develops new initiatives, and identifies best practices to improve program enrollment and outcomes. Previously, Mr. Dinglasan was the Executive Director of CUMAC in Passaic County, where he addressed hunger and poverty using ACEs research and asset-based community principles. With over 21 years of experience in corporate and nonprofit sectors, he specializes in organizational development, fundraising, trauma-informed program design, and community engagement. He holds an MBA from DePaul University.

Sponsorship opportunities.

All sponsors will receive recognition in ACNJ 2025 Annual Report, logo representation on breakfast communications and at breakfast events. Select below to see the benefits for each sponsorship level.

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$15,000 Event Sponsor

  • Tickets for two premier tables (20 tickets)
  • Full-page ad in Program Book and/or Digital Program Book
  • Dedicated social media spotlight on “Why You Give” across all ACNJ social media platforms
  • ACNJ sponsor recognition in 2025 Kids Count report
  • Detailed description in the Partnership Highlight section of ACNJ Website and E-News
  • Complimentary vendor exhibit space at the ACNJ 2024 Breakfast
  • Keynote speaking opportunity at the ACNJ 2024 Breakfast

$10,000 Platinum

  • Tickets for one premier tables (10 tickets)
  • Full-page ad in Program Book and/or Digital Program Book
  • Dedicated social media spotlight on “Why You Give” across all ACNJ social media platforms
  • ACNJ sponsor recognition in 2025 Kids Count report
  • Detailed description in the Partnership Highlight section of ACNJ Website and E-News

$7,500 Gold

  • Tickets for one table (10 tickets)
  • Full-page ad in Program Book and/or Digital Program Book
  • Dedicated social media spotlight on “Why You Give” across all ACNJ social media platforms
  • ACNJ sponsor recognition in 2025 Kids Count Report
  • Detailed description in the Partnership Highlight section of ACNJ Website and E-News

$5,000 Silver

  • Tickets for one table (10 tickets)
  • Half-page ad in Program Book and/or Digital Program Book
  • Dedicated social media spotlight on “Why You Give” across all ACNJ social media platforms
  • ACNJ sponsor recognition in the 2025 Kids Count Report

$2,500 Corporate Leader

  • Tickets for one table (10 tickets)
  • Half-page ad in Program Book and/or Digital Program Book
  • Dedicated social media spotlight on “Why You Give” across all ACNJ social media platforms

$1,500 Supporter

  • Tickets for one table (10 tickets)
  • Half-page ad in Program Book and/or Digital Program Book

$500 Partner

  • Tickets for a half-table (five tickets)
  • Quarter-page ad in Program Book and/or Digital Program Book