Hope is Here
We fight hunger and poverty in New Jersey by assisting those in need and seeking long-term solutions. We engage, educate and empower all sectors of society in the battle. We fill the emptiness caused by hunger with Food, Help and Hope.
Food & Nutrition Programs
More than eight hundred partners – including food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters – ensure that nutritious food is available to families in need year-round.
Resource Access Programs
We make sure everyone eligible for government benefits gets them by providing SNAP application assistance in our communities.
Workforce Development
Our job training programs seek to address the root cause of hunger – poverty – by providing those in need with interpersonal and professional skills to help them earn a living wage.
Our Results
38 million Americans are food insecure, which means they don’t know if they have enough to feed themselves and their families. About 800,000 live right here in New Jersey. Together, we can end hunger.
24
million pounds of healthy produce distributed each year
85
million meals provided every year
17000
volunteer visits annually
Real Stories
Hunger exists in every community across New Jersey. Meet a few of the people you help us serve.
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Oct
Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Ave, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Purchase Tickets October 2022 Luncheon About the Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon The Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon is the…
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Jun
ONGOING: Community Rewards at Short Hills
1200 Morris Tpke, Short Hills, NJ 07078
If you’re a shopper at Short Hills Mall, you have an opportunity through June 30th to help CFBNJ…
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Can You Donate Reusable Shopping Bags?
May 12, 2022 -
Cooking for a Cause: Veggie Burrito Bowl
May 11, 2022 -
10 Fundraising Event Ideas for Supporting CFBNJ
May 3, 2022 -
Community Partner Spotlight: Meet Miss Aquino
April 27, 2022 -
Cooking for a Cause: Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad
April 27, 2022
The Working Class Families’ Anti-Hunger Act passes the Assembly and now more than 26,000 students from working and middle-class families are closer... to receiving the breakfast and lunch they need.
A HUGE thank you once again for the support & leadership of @SpeakerCoughlin! With the advancement of this latest round of anti-hunger bills, ...more children will have access to free school meals, SNAP will be bolstered for those who need it, & much more. https://www.assemblydems.com/assembly-democrats-continue-fight-for-food-security-passing-bills-to-bolster-critical-food-safety-nets/
A HUGE thank you once again for the support and leadership of Speaker Craig J. Coughlin! With the advancement of this latest round of anti-hunger ...bills, more children will have access to free school meals, SNAP will be bolstered for those who need it most, and so much more.
Assembly Democrats Continue Fight for Food Security, Passing Bills to Bolster Critical Food Safety Nets
Measures to Ease Registration, Boost Outreach & Expand Nutrition Benefits A new report from the Food Research Action Center found in 2020, one in...
www.assemblydems.com
Under the leadership of @SpeakerCoughlin, the full Assembly advanced a legislative package to bolster support for critical food safety nets. ...Together, these bills will help improve and grow the SNAP program and ensure NJ’s students have access to proper nutrition in schools.
Check out some highlights from our 2022 Blue Jean Ball! The evening featured food trucks, a gourmet dinner, an awards presentation, and entertainment... by @fabfourband.
Check out some highlights from our 2022 Blue Jean Ball! The evening featured food trucks on the Hudson, a gourmet dinner, a formal awards ...presentation, and entertainment by The Fab Four. We honored some of our most committed supporters, including ACME Markets & Kings Food Markets Nourishing Neighbors, Bank of America, and our Bergen County partners.
The event raised nearly $1.6 million for our neighbors in need. Thanks to all who made it such a success!
Shopping for healthy foods can be confusing, especially at smaller locations like corner stores. Don't worry! This video gives you all the tips ...you'll need to shop smart at your local bodega. It even explains how to make a nutritious recipe using some of the ingredients you may find. Be sure to give it a watch before your next shopping trip! #WellnessWednesday
Learn more about NJ SNAP-Ed at CFBNJ: https://cfbnj.org/snap-ed
Looking for a quick and easy recipe? Try out this Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad. Made with simple and whole ingredients, this salad is a light, delicious ...staple.
Become a subscriber to find out what's cooking in future CFBNJ newsletters: https://cfbnj.org/newsletter/
Touch a life
With about 800,000 people facing hunger in New Jersey, including 200,000 children, we must continue to do everything we can to meet their needs. Your donation will be put to work immediately, helping us source and distribute food to our hungry neighbors.
Thank You to Our Partners & Sponsors
