JBJ Soul Kitchen

Gov. Phil Murphy attends the opening of JBJ Soul Kitchen at Rutgers-Newark on Jan. 22, 2020. From left, Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, Dorothea Bongiovi and Jon Bon Jovi.
Apr 3, 2026

Bon Jovi’s Soul Foundation earns James Beard Impact Award

The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation earns a James Beard Impact Award for the nonprofit's pay-it-forward restaurant concept aimed at fighting hunger.

Gov. Phil Murphy attends the opening of JBJ Soul Kitchen at Rutgers-Newark on Jan. 22, 2020. From left, Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, Dorothea Bongiovi and Jon Bon Jovi.
Feb 11, 2025

Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen offers lunch at Jersey Shore library

The unique concept from Jersey's own Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorothea, has served more than 198,212 meals – with 57% of diners paying for their food by volunteering.

JBJ Soul Kitchen, a nonprofit community restaurant concept launched by New Jersey rocker Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorothea, opened its newest spot Feb. 14 at New Jersey City University.
Feb 21, 2023

Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen opens 2nd college campus location

The nonprofit community restaurant concept, launched by Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorothea, offers healthy, chef-prepared meals to students, faculty and community members regardless of their ability to pay.