❄️ JBJ Soul Kitchen pop-up will stay open through April after public outcry during NJ’s coldest winter in years. Popup cafe of JBJ Soul Kitchen is closing by February 2026 - Popup cafe of JBJ Soul Kitchen is closing by February 2026 (JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River via Facebook) The popup cafe of JBJ Soul Kitchen is closing by February 2026 - Popup cafe of JBJ Soul Kitchen is closing by February 2026 (JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River via Facebook) loading...Community outcry follows planned shutdownEarlier this month, the pop-up was set to shut down after its previous extension ended. Popup cafe of JBJ Soul Kitchen stays open through winter 2026 (JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River via Facebook) Popup cafe of JBJ Soul Kitchen stays open through winter 2026 (JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River via Facebook) loading...Pop-up provides meals, shelter and long-term supportThe Ocean County pop-up is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., giving those without homes a chance to seek shelter during freezing conditions. Bon Jovi family emphasizes dignity-focused model“I want to thank the community of downtown Toms River for embracing our Soul Kitchen model,” JBJ Soul Kitchen founder Dorothea Bongiovi said in a written statement. JBJ Soul Kitchen’s roots and statewide expansionThe flagship JBJ Soul Kitchen location in Red Bank opened in 2011, with just 33 seats.