About Us

A foundation built from the heart.

A community-based nonprofit committed to helping individuals and families in need through food assistance, outreach, emergency support, and community development.

Our Story

Created with a vision — give back, lift up.

Founded by Cliffson Jeanpaul, the foundation was created to give back to the community and provide real support to people facing financial hardship, hunger, homelessness, and difficult life situations.

We proudly serve communities throughout Newark, East Orange, and surrounding areas, expanding our impact through partnerships, volunteers, and donations.

Our Vision

No family hungry. Every person supported.

To build stronger communities where no family goes hungry and where people have access to support, encouragement, and opportunity.

Core Values

What guides our work

Compassion

We treat every person with dignity and respect.

Community

Communities grow stronger when people help one another.

Faith

Helping others is part of our responsibility and purpose.

Action

We focus on real community work and direct impact.

Our Roots

Where our work happens.

From sorting fresh produce at dawn to handing groceries to a neighbor, every part of our mission is hands-on, local, and personal.

Tables loaded with tomatoes and fresh greens
Fresh, every week
Tables loaded with tomatoes and fresh greens
Jeanpaul Foundation team and community gathered together
On the ground

Stacks of grapes, lemons and produce ready to share.

Stacks of grapes, lemons and produce ready to share
Leadership

Meet our leadership

Cliffson Jeanpaul

Cliffson Jeanpaul

Founder & CEO

Entrepreneur, community leader, and humanitarian dedicated to helping families and building stronger communities.

Herline Jeanpaul

Herline Jeanpaul

COO — Chief Operations Officer

Helping organize operations, outreach, and community support programs.

Martino Pasteur

Martino Pasteur

Investor Relations

Leading investor relations and helping grow partnerships that fuel our community mission.

MD Nazim Uddin

MD Nazim Uddin

International Relations

Leading international relations and building bridges with global partners to expand the foundation's reach.

Recognition

Honored for our impact

Cliffson Jeanpaul receiving an award

Award-winning community leadership

Cliffson Jeanpaul has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the community. This award reflects the dedication, compassion, and relentless effort behind every outreach program, food drive, and family we have been able to support.

Every recognition is a reminder that our work matters — and that together, we can keep building stronger communities.

Community Excellence Award