A Child's Dream Come True Granted

" My son said 'Momma, all I want for Christmas is a Wii'" said Ronda Young of Newark, NJ. "I wanted to give to a good cause cause they are so many that are less fortunate that us, but I didn't actually think that i would win, I've never won anything in my entire life." Ms Young entered to win the game set by registering with the Blue Trust Foundation, a multi-cause charity that host lots of charity events. "I would've never been able to afford this game for my son Jamal on my income," Ronda added. The giveaways have benefitted aids awareness, breast cancer, as well as toys for kids. "We have giveaways all the time," this particular drawing was to benefit under privileged and abused children. said Aaron Nichols of Blue Trust. "Its just feels good knowing we brought happiness to a child on both ends of the giving rainbow".

The Giving season Has Begun

The Food First & Blue Trust Foundation strongly supports the work of the Community Food Sharing Association. Each year several food drives are held throughout the Metro Area. Donated food items are then distributed by the Community Food Sharing Association to local food banks throughout the county.

For several years now The Food First Foundation has been doing a Thanksgiving Food Drive in the greater metro area. Food bin receptacles are placed on all Metrobuses as well as at each can food drop off location. This food drive generally lasts for 10-12 days leading up to the Thanksgiving weekend. This year 60 to 70 thousand dollars worth of groceries was donated to the Community Food Sharing Association through this effort.

The Eagle Post has been holding a food drive in support of the Community Food Sharing Association for more than a decade. Each year, The Food First Foundation prints over 55,000 flyers that are then circulated by postal carriers to homes in the metro area. A particular date is designated as donation day. The public then leave bags of food hanging from their doorknob or postal box for the carriers to collect. Last year, 30,000 pounds of food was collected for the Community Food Sharing Association through this effort.

The Food First Foundation also hosts two local concerts at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Center in support of the Christmas season. All proceeds from the concerts are used to purchase gifts that may have not been donated through other means. All cash donations are used to the same purpose. This years concerts are scheduled for December 15th and 16th, 2008. Tickets are available at the Arts and Culture Center Box Office

Aaron Nichols - Founder of Blue Trust Foundation

The Blue Trust Foundation was founded by Aaron Nichols with his intention to create an experience of joy for low-income children by providing a holiday meal for their entire family. The Foundation has evolved to developing strategic long-term initiatives that will serve to empower children-in-need in breaking free from cycles of poverty.

In 2004 Aaron Nichols and a friend began to reflect on their many life’s blessings. With the holiday season quickly approaching and their families needs met, they decided that rather than watch football games on Thanksgiving day, they would find a way to make a contribution of their abundance to families less fortunate. This inspired them to personally assemble and distribute plates of food. " with their hopes that other families could also experience their love and celebration on Thanksgiving Day.
"It felt so good to see smiles of appreciation on every ones face as the food was passed out, It just made me want to do it every chance i could, not just holidays."


Success of the meals for the homeless led to the formalization of The Blue Trust Foundation in 2005. Since then, The Blue Trust Foundations core mission and initiatives have been developed towards multi- causes locally and nationwide. With the assistance of donors and volunteer’s nationwide, The The Blue Trust Foundation intends to develop empowerment programs for children that highlight health, finance, personal development and emotional mastery as methods for breaking through cycles of poverty.