'Rock Hunger' In Nutley: Music Fest Will Benefit Local Food Pantry

NUTLEY, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Nutley Family Service Bureau. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

Nutley Family Service Bureau’s live music festival Rock Hunger VIII, our annual fundraiser to fight hunger in our community, returns to Old Canal Inn on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The four-band lineup features popular Nutley natives The Sticky Wickets, the punk/new wave cover band Porch Rockers, the talented local band Project Blue Book, and we’re thrilled to introduce the fresh vibe of The Anna Felice Band, making their debut this year. This is a great opportunity to enjoy local artists while supporting a critical community resource.

All Rock Hunger proceeds benefit NFSB’s Food Pantry and go directly to support individuals and families struggling with food insecurity. More than 600 people per month depend on the NFSB Food Pantry to feed their families. Your support means that our food pantry can continue to welcome thousands of people each year who need food and connections to resources. One of our clients shared, “Being able to use the food pantry has made us feel cared for in a way that is hard to express.'"

The event will run from 2 to 6:30 p.m. This is an outdoor show that will be moved inside if chance of rain. A cash bar and food service will be available. The event will feature a 50/50 raffle and Tricky Tray.

Sponsorship packages are available, offering a fantastic way to support the cause while gaining visibility. Plus, all sponsors get access and signage at our inaugural Summer Community Concert Series which includes five concerts throughout June, July and August. Stay tuned—we’ll be announcing the bands in the coming weeks!

Advance ticket purchase online is recommended due to the limited capacity for this event: www.nutleyfamily.org. Tickets for Rock Hunger VIII are $25 in advance and at the door. The Old Canal Inn, a local landmark established in 1934, is located at 2 East Passaic Avenue, Nutley.

Learn more about Rock Hunger VIII here.

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