Trenton Area Soup Kitchen board names new leader

The board of trustees for the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen has chosen Amy Flynn to serve as the new CEO of the nonprofit that feeds the hungry in the Trenton region and beyond.

Flynn served as the CEO of Meals on Wheels of Mercer County, a nonprofit that provides hunger relief programs for seniors, starting in November of 2023. She has held several other positions at nonprofits.

“The board of trustees is confident that Amy’s proven ability to lead mission-driven organizations, her strategic vision, and her heartfelt dedication to community service will make her an invaluable asset to TASK,” said TASK Trustees Chair Pam Kelly. “Amy’s career reflects her passion for ensuring that everyone has access to life’s essentials—food, shelter, and a sense of belonging.”

Flynn served as the executive director of Modcon Living in Columbus, Ohio, from 2020 to January 2024. She was the executive director of the YWCA of Yakima, Washington, from 2018 to 2020. She worked in development positions at Olive Crest of Los Angeles from 2019 to 2020 and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles from 2017 to 2019.

Last summer, Joyce Campbell announced her plans to retire as CEO of TASK after more than eight years leading the organization that prepares and serves more than 11,000 meals each week at its Escher Street dining room in Trenton and about 40 community meal sites across the region. The organization also provides education and employment services, workforce development programs, identification assistance, case management, creative arts classes, and basic necessities to the people the organization serves.

“Meeting the increasing needs of our community with compassion, dedication, and innovation, Joyce served TASK with an unwavering commitment to addressing food insecurity and advocating for our most vulnerable neighbors,” said Kelly. “Joyce has left an indelible mark on TASK and the entire Trenton area.”

Flynn will begin her tenure as CEO of TASK on Jan. 21.

“It is a true privilege to be entrusted with leading TASK,” said Flynn. “I deeply admire the extraordinary work this organization has done under Joyce’s leadership. I am excited to build upon TASK’s rich legacy and look forward to collaborating with its many friends, supporters, and community partners to further its mission of serving those in need.”