Free Food & Services

    Free Food & Services

    Find a food pantry near you and explore the free services that can help you and your family.

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    Apply for Food Assistance

    Apply for food assistance programs

    Get free help applying for food assistance programs and accessing the benefits available to you and your family.

    Apply For WIC 
    Apply For SNAP
    National School Meal Program

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    Job Training

    Job Training

    Sign up for one of CFBNJ’s free job training programs that can prepare you for a career in the culinary or logistics industries.

     

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    Healthy Recipes

    Healthy Recipes

    Healthy recipes, cooking videos, and tips are all here. Browse through the info provided by our Nutrition Education team to get the most out of your grocery budget without compromising on nutrition.

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    Donate

    Donate

    Learn about all the ways to give a monetary gift, including recurring donations, planned gifts, tributes, and more to CFBNJ to lift up our neighbors.

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    Volunteer

    Volunteer

    Explore the many opportunities to volunteer – whether that is packing food with your company, family, and friends at either our Hillside or Egg Harbor Township locations, distributing healthy food at one of our partners, or making phone calls from the comfort of your home.

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    Advocate

    Advocate

    Take action to support our advocacy efforts that address the root causes of hunger and learn more about how CFBNJ collaborates with legislators.

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    Fundraise

    Fundraise

    Coordinate a virtual or in-person fundraiser with friends, family, or coworkers.

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    Donate Food & Goods

    Donate Food & Goods

    Over one-third of our food is donated by generous supporters like you. Set up a food or special product drive, join our retail food donation program, and more.

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    Make a Corporate Donation

    Make a Corporate Donation

    Manufacturers, retailers, corporations, and small businesses can donate food, funds, and time.

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    Events

    Events

    Attend a CFBNJ event to show your support and meet other like-minded supporters.

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    Youth

    Youth

    Opportunities for youth engagement includes fundraising, food drives, and service days.

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    Sign Up to Volunteer

    Sign Up to Volunteer

    Sign up to sort and pack food with your company, family, and friends at either our Hillside or Egg Harbor locations.

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    Corporate Groups

    Corporate Groups

    Use your next company outing to give back to your community.

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    Special Volunteer Programs

    Special Volunteer Programs

    View the opportunities available for regular volunteers to level up their participation at CFBNJ.

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    Youth

    Special Volunteer Programs

    Opportunities for youth engagement includes fundraising, food drives, and service days.

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    About Us

    About Us

    Discover how our journey began almost 50 years ago, and how we are committed to ending hunger in New Jersey.

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    Our Programs

    Learn about what we do to help our neighbors in need.

    Learn about what we do to help our neighbors in need.

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    How a FoodBank Works

    How a FoodBank Works

    Understand how food and hygiene supplies get from our two warehouses to your community.

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    Leadership

    Leadership

    Meet our executive leadership team and Board of Directors.

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    Annual Report & Financials

    Annual Report & Financials

    Get a clear picture of our finances, how our programs impact the community, and how it all ties together.

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    Careers

    Careers

    Check out our career opportunities and don’t miss a chance to put your talents to work for a great purpose.

    Internships Available

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    News & Press

    Keep up to date with the latest news about our work to end hunger.

    Keep up to date with the latest news about our work to end hunger.

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    Our Locations

    Locations

    We have locations in Hillside and Egg Harbor Township, each with their own events and volunteering opportunities.

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    Strategic Plan

    Strategic Plan

    Explore the roadmap of the future of CFBNJ and how we plan on helping hungry neighbors going forward.

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    Find Free Food And
    Services Near You

    The Community FoodBank of New Jersey can help connect you with resources for free food and other services. We partner directly with over 800 partner agencies across 11 counties that provide food and other services to neighbors in their communities. We can also help you apply or get recertified for SNAP benefits.

    Find Food Near You

    To locate CFBNJ partner food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset or Union County:

    Enter your ZIP code into the searchbar below.

    Press the search button to view a map and a list of food pantry locations near you.

    Refine your search by adjusting the maximum distance that you’re able to travel.

    Please note: The addresses, phone numbers and hours of our agency partners are subject to change. Please confirm with the individual organization. You can reach our multilingual Food Assistance Line at 908-838-4831

    You can also text “FindFood” (English Service) or “Comida” (Spanish Service) to 908-224-7776
    to receive helpful information on your phone.

    Apply for Food Assistance
    (Formerly Food Stamps)

    How To Apply For SNAP

    SNAP Benefits Updates & Info

    Mobile & On-Site Food Pantries in South Jersey

    
(Serving Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties)

    We welcome all New Jersey residents to receive food from our mobile and on-site food pantries operated by CFBNJ in Egg Harbor Township.

    We have made two important changes to these programs:

    1. ID or proof of residence is helpful but neither are required
    2. We are happy to serve any New Jersey resident at any of these pantries, no matter what city or county you live in.

    Mobile Food Pantry Dates & Times

    Mondays

    Tuesdays

    Wednesdays

    Thursdays

    Fridays


    Call Us for More Information: 908-838-4981

    Garfield Unity Pantry
    Hours & Phone Number

    Food Shopping: Mondays & Tuesdays: 9:30AM – 2:30PM
    Volunteering: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 9:00AM – 3:00PM

    Address: 529 Midland Ave., Garfield, NJ 07026
    Phone Number: 908-962-7755

    To Make An Appointment: Go to PlentifulApp.com and register as a user. Then search for Garfield to find us and make an appointment.

    Community Assistance Pantry
    Hours & Phone Number

    Food Shopping:
    Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays:
    12:00PM – 4:00PM Appointment Required
    Saturdays: 9:00AM – 1:00PM Walk-ins Allowed

    Address: 6735 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
    Phone Number: 908-418-8716

    To Make An Appointment: Go to PlentifulApp.com and register as a user. Then search for Community Assistance Pantry to find us and make an appointment.

    Free Summer Meal
    Programs for Kids

    Through our annual Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), healthy and nutritious meals prepared by our professional staff, volunteers, and Food Service Training Academy students will be served at various sites across the state, including camps, Boys & Girls Clubs, libraries and more. These meals will be available onsite at the locations mapped below.

    In South Jersey, where child hunger is especially high, CFBNJ’s Egg Harbor Township location is continuing its longstanding summer partnership with Let Us Eat – Please, an initiative with Atlantic County law firm Cooper Levenson that provides biweekly groceries to families in need at participating school districts.

    Apply For SNAP Benefits

    Find a summer meal program near you

    Please Note: Sites marked with a green pin indicate summer programs that require enrollment

    Become a CFBNJ Partner

    Learn more about becoming a member of the CFBNJ network.

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