Friends helping Friends
Our mission:
Welcome to our non-profit organization, where every small act of kindness creates a big splash of change! Together, let's give the community an array of possibilities and spread endless smiles along the way.
Meet your Founders
Jade Rodriguez- Marshall
Vice President
Jade has resided in North Plainfield for over 20 years, coming from Brooklyn. She has her Bachelors in Business Administration. Jade continues to volunteer at the NP food bank while having a full-time job. She is married with 4 amazing kids, all kids attend NP schools and 1 NP graduate.
Sheila Martinez
Secretary
Sheila was born in the Dominican Republic, moved to New York, and finally made North Plainfield her home. She is a proud Canuck graduate. Has volunteered at the NP food bank for over 10 years. She has two kids, one graduate of NP and one in elementary.
Dr. LaTisha Brown, DPA
Treasurer
Dr. Brown, originally from Piscataway, lives in Plainfield with her husband and 2 fur babies, Tyberius and Winter. She has a Bachelors in Sociology and a minor in Psychology. Masters degree in Human Resource Management and a Doctorate in Public Administration. Dr. Brown has volunteered at the NP food bank for 4 years.
Jessica Molina-Pratt, USN Vet
Founder & President
Originally from Louisiana, Jessica has lived in North Plainfield for over 20 years. Jessica ran the Somerset County North Plainfield branch food bank for 10 years and continues to volunteer there. She has a Bachelors in Business Admin and Marketing with a minor in Computer Science. She is married with 2 kids, 1 NP graduate and 1 in the high school.