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.
More than eight hundred partners – including food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters – ensure that nutritious food is available to families in need year-round.
We make sure everyone eligible for government benefits gets them by providing SNAP application assistance in our communities.
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.
Over 33 million Americans are food insecure, which means they don’t know if they have enough to feed themselves and their families. More than 725,000 live right here in New Jersey. Together, we can end hunger.
Hunger exists in every community across New Jersey. Meet a few of the people you help us serve.
South Jersey Luncheon Tickets 2023 Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon Wednesday, October 25, 2023 11AM – 2PM Featured Speaker…
Join us on Thursday, September 28 at 12 pm for a chance to meet CFBNJ’s new President &…
Join us for a LIVE look at an event celebrating year two of Growing Healthy Pantries, an initiative in partnership with Horizon Blue Cross Blue ...Shield of New Jersey, Food Bank of South Jersey, Fulfill, Mercer Street Friends, Norwescap New Jersey, and Feeding America.
Representatives from food banks and participating pantries will speak about what we've accomplished so far and what the future holds for this unique partnership.
After raising her four children, Barbara moved to Fortescue in Cumberland County to be immersed in the beautiful landscape and connect with nature. ...Every morning, she looks out her window at the Delaware Bay and sometimes spots turtles laying their eggs in her yard!
Living in a secluded community can offer unique challenges, however. Barbara’s nearest grocery store is 25 minutes away, and high prices make purchasing healthy and nutritious foods difficult. To ensure she has enough food every month, Barbara visits CFBNJ’s Fortescue mobile pantry.
“I’ve been visiting the pantry since it came to Fortescue, and really appreciate the fresh fruits and vegetables they provide. I recently made plum jam and peach cobbler with fruit from the mobile pantry!” she told us, describing how her favorite cobbler recipe is made.
Fortescue is a close-knit community, and Barbara shares food with friends and neighbors when they need it.
“I just wish more people who need it would take advantage of the great food resources at the pantry. It’s not a give out. It’s a give back, and every little bit helps,” Barbara said.
Get Barbara's peach cobbler recipe: cfbnj.org/neighbor-spotlight-meet-barbara
To all who observe, we at CFBNJ wish you a meaningful Yom Kippur.
If you receive SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, or Free Lunch, your household may be eligible for discounted internet and devices through the new Federal ...Communications Commission Affordable Connectivity Program that offers discounts of up to $30 per month on your internet service. Learn more at AffordableConnectivity.gov.
With help from donors like Santander Bank US, more than 2,800 of our neighbors have graduated from CFBNJ's Workforce Development program and ...gone on to be cooks, bakers, warehouse associates, business owners, and so much more.
We thank Santander Bank for their recent $10,000 grant that will support more graduations and successful careers!
CFBNJ's Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon is just over a month away, and the support we have received already is incredible. We are beyond grateful... for the generosity of this year’s Presenting Sponsor Wakefern Food Corp. and Luncheon Sponsor PNC.
Wakefern Food Corp., recognizable through its banners, such as ShopRite, has a long history of partnership with CFBNJ for over forty years. PNC is another steadfast partner of CFBNJ and has been a key sponsor of Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon since its inception in 2017.
Also vital to the success of the Luncheon are our event Chairs, gracing us with their unique contributions and dedication:
Virginia Alling, PNC Bank
Jill Gateman
Pam Kapsimalis
Wendy Lazarus
Karen Meleta, Wakefern Food Corp.
Kelsey Nakamura, JLL
Lynne Pagano
Lauren Parisier Weiss
Susan Present
Liz Schack Rabban
Gina Spinelli, PNC Bank
While the North Jersey Luncheon at Park Avenue Club is sold out, we welcome donations in support of our mission. All event donors will receive a complimentary link to the live streaming program for virtual participation. Tickets to the South Jersey Luncheon at Linwood Country Club are still available: cfbnj.org/luncheon
Join us for a LIVE celebration of our latest class of Workforce Development graduates! They leave CFBNJ prepared for careers as cooks, bakers, ...warehouse associates, and business owners.
This program is made possible with generous support from:
ADP Foundation
The Ardise Family
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Maureen and Richard Johnson
NJ Dept. of Labor SNAP STS
Prudential Foundation
Santander Bank US
ShopRite LPGA Classic
Target
TD Charitable Foundation
Join NJ SNAP-Ed for a #WellnessWednesday demonstration in honor of Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Heritage Month! NJ SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator Nathan and ...CFBNJ Child Nutrition Programs Manager Ciara will teach you how to make Puerto Rican-style beans and arroz con leche.
🚚Drive into a meaningful career with CFBNJ! We're hosting a hiring event for CDL drivers on Wednesday, October 4 with on-site interviews and ...sign-on bonuses. #TalentTuesday
Apply for an invitation: cfbnj.org/drivers
With more than 725,000 people facing hunger in New Jersey, including over 175,000 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.
