PDL4HUNGER.INC – 501(c)3 -Charity – “A Paddle; For Hunger” is a kayak instruction/trip organization that serves coastal Monmouth County, New Jersey. We offer American Canoe Association (ACA) introductory paddle classes and waterfront destination trips from Forge Pond, Brick Township- to the Shrewsbury River, Red Bank, New Jersey.

Our events are all-inclusive and include:

• Kayak, paddle, and insurance
• Complimentary on-water snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
• Pre-arranged meals at local restaurants
• Guide-led paddles and instruction.

Our goal is help you become safer on the water and using your tax-deductible donation to help us supply four (4) $500 grants- totaling up to $2,000 annually, to assist N.A., A.A., and weekly lunch meetings in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

All trips are for paddlers 18 and older; however, on evaluation we can accommodate minor children as young as 16 who have taken our online paddle class, which is included in their registration cost.

Our kayak fleet includes:

• One (1) Wilderness Systems Tempest 165 sit-in sea kayak
• Four (4) Wilderness Systems Tsunami 140 sit-in touring kayaks
• Two (2) Old Town Loon – 106/120 sit-in recreational kayaks
• Two (2) Pelican Bounty X100 sit-in introductory kayaks

• Sit on and tandem kayaks are available upon request- but cannot be used for open-water or tidal trips.

We are proud paddling members of and train with:

• The American Canoe Association (ACA)
• River Wind Kayak - Annapolis M.D.
• The Jersey Shore Sea Kayakers Association (JSSKA)
• The Leigh Valley Kayak and Canoe Club

Our business partnerships include:

• The Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce
• The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce*
• The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
• The Bradley Beach Community Alliance
• The Manasquan Chamber of Commerce
• Acorn 2 Oak Media Group
• DoYoga
• Cone Zone - Ice Cream and Frozen Treats
• Local business / Sellers - Facebook Marketplace

Besides paddling, we also have a New Jersey Gaming Control Commission (NJGCC) license for 50/50 and trip raffles, which is our primary source of fundraising and income. Games are listed on our website: www.pdl4hunger.com

You can find us on the water and in the community from Red Bank through Manasquan form April 15th through October 15th.