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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Graig Graziosi

Republican mayor says Jon Bon Jovi’s soup kitchen is attracting homeless people to Jersey Shore town

The Republican mayor of a Jersey Shore township is reportedly frustrated that rock legend Jon Bon Jovi's library soup kitchen is attracting homeless people to the area.

Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick complained that Bon Jovi's "JBJ Soul Kitchen" was bringing people he didn't want into the community and disturbing residents. He claimed that organizations were being paid to bring people into the community and that their intentions were driven by profit, not compassion.

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