Elizabeth basketball standout brings healthy meals and a day of basketball back to local youth through a growing NIL Partnership with Salad House
ELIZABETH, N.J., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For Jayden Johnson, giving back to the community that shaped him has become as important as what happens on the basketball court. The Elizabeth basketball standout recently welcomed local boys and girls to the Fred Erxleben Recreation Center for a free, full-day basketball camp centered around skill development, competition, mentorship, and community. Joining Johnson for the day was his partner, Salad House, which fueled campers during lunch with a selection of the New Jersey-based restaurant brand's signature wraps and meals.
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