Atlantic City's Hard Rock venue gives $5,000 to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey through its charitable arm, the Hard Rock Heals Foundation.
**Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Awards Grant to Community FoodBank of New Jersey**
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, the city's premier entertainment destination, has announced that it will be donating a portion of its philanthropic funds to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. This grant is part of the Hard Rock Heals Foundation's worldwide commitment to healing through philanthropy.
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey will receive a $5,000 grant to support its mission of fighting food insecurities in the state. The grant was awarded from a global pool of nominees, chosen as part of Hard Rock's ongoing commitment to supporting health, wellness, disaster relief, and humanitarian causes worldwide.
George Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, stated that the organization was nominated because its mission and work speak directly to the needs of their local community. Michael Woodside, Vice President of Entertainment & Marketing Services at the resort, was present during the grant announcement. Torrina Bennett-Michael, Director of External Affairs at Community FoodBank of New Jersey, was also present during the ceremony.
The Hard Rock Heals Foundation's grant program was established in 2016 as a unifying philanthropic platform for Hard Rock International. Since its inception, the program has focused on distributing funds to grassroots charities aligned with Hard Rock’s values of philanthropy and giving. This year, the foundation has awarded 50 grants totalling $250,000 to local nonprofit organizations across more than 40 cities and 15 countries.
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey works with a large network of over 800 community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. The grant will help the organization continue its vital work in providing food for people in need while striving to end hunger in New Jersey.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City offers more than 150,000 square feet of meeting and event space, suitable for various gatherings from intimate board meetings to large-scale conferences. The property boasts 2,425 slots, 130 table games, and a dedicated Sportsbook. Guests can also enjoy rhythm and music-inspired treatments at Rock Spa® & Salon.
In addition to its casino and spa offerings, the resort features a variety of dining options, including Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Kuro, Il Mulino, Hard Rock Cafe, YOUYU Noodle Bar, Sugar Factory, and Fresh Harvest Buffet. The resort's music-inspired atmosphere, combined with its commitment to giving back to the community, makes it Atlantic City's go-to entertainment destination.
For information or to book a stay at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, please visit [hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com](http://hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com). The Hard Rock Heals Foundation® funds programs that promote healing through music and kindness, including health, wellness, disaster relief, and community-based initiatives. The organization's motto, *Love.Amplified.*, reflects its mission to improve lives by leveraging music and community support.
The grant awarded to Community FoodBank of New Jersey by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City will not only aid in fighting food insecurities in New Jersey, but it also marks a continuous commitment of the casino to supporting various health, wellness, and humanitarian causes, thus contributing to the local casino-culture in Las Vegas-esque ways. Despite being known for its entertainment and casino services, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City's philanthropic efforts further solidify its status as a compassionate and giving establishment in the community, making it the go-to destination in Atlantic City.
