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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    CFBNJ, Mercer Street Friends, and Norwescap Confer Grant Awards to 292 Community Partners

    CFBNJ, Mercer Street Friends, and Norwescap Confer Grant Awards to 292 Community Partners

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    The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), Mercer Street Friends, and NORWESCAP announced the selection of 292 partner food pantries, soup kitchens, and other local food assistance charities across 18 counties to receive grants through a $3.5 million investment in network capacity. Awards ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 were given to help community organizations sustain their operations and expand their capabilities during this time of heightened food insecurity by funding additional refrigeration, household and hygiene items for clients, equipment to enable outdoor distributions, and other critical needs. 

    This first round of the three food banks’ larger, multi-year Network Investment Initiative was launched in collaboration with the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund’s Endurance Grants program, with additional funds provided by the State of New Jersey through the CARES Act. Distribution of grant funds was facilitated by the Community Foundation of New Jersey. 

    Approximately 95% of the grant applications received reported significant increases in demand for food assistance over the past year, and elevated levels of food insecurity precipitated by COVID-19 will likely persist long after the pandemic has ended. In the months and years ahead, the work of New Jersey’s food pantries and soup kitchens will remain more important than ever before.  

    Congratulations to all of the community partners that received grants!

    Atlantic County
    Atlantic Cape Family Organization
    Atlantic City Rescue Mission
    Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City
    Career Opportunity Development, Inc.
    Epiphany Lutheran Church Food Pantry
    Friends of Jean Webster, Inc.:  Sister Jean’s Pantry
    Grace Beyond Our Doors at Community Church of the Nazarene
    Hamilton Township Schools/Shaner School
    Main Street Pantry
    Pleasantville Center for Hispanic Outreach (PCHO)
    Pleasantville SDA
    The Salvation Army Atlantic City Corps
    South Jersey AIDS Alliance
    Spanish Community Center
    St. Andrew by the Sea Church
    Victory AME Zion Church
    Westminister Christian Worship Center 

    Bergen County 
    Berkeley College Foundation
    Buddies of New Jersey, Inc
    The Food Brigade Inc
    Franciscan Community Development Center of Fairview
    Garfield YMCA
    Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey (JFCS)
    Mount Olive Baptist Church
    North Jersey Vineyard Church
    The Office of Concern Food Pantry at St. Cecilia
    Seventh Day Adventist Church El Faro
    Social Service Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity
    Varick Memorial Food Pantry 

    Burlington County
    Southside Baptist Church of Lumberton, NJ 

    Camden County
    Better Tomorrows 

    Cape May County
    Bethel Commandment Church
    Caring for Kids
    Coalition Against Rape & Abuse, Inc. (CARA)
    Holy Redeemer NJ Food Pantry
    Lazarus House Ministries, Inc.
    Seashore Community Church “Gleaning Center” 

    Cumberland County
    Bridgeton Assembly of God
    Building New Lives Inc. 
    Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden
    First United Methodist Bridgeton
    Gateway Community Action Partnership
    Holly City Development Corporation
    Panamericana Seventh Day Adventist Church – Food Pantry
    The Salvation Army Vineland
    St. John United Methodist Church
    Vineland Ministerium 

    Essex County
    Allen Village
    The Apostles’ House
    Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church
    Bethany Baptist Church Food Pantry
    Bethlehem Community Church
    Bethlehem French SDA Church
    Blessed Sacrament-St Charles Borromeo Church
    Bloomfield Presbyterian Church
    Calvary Baptist Church
    Calvary Touch of God Ministry Inc. 
    Canaan Baptist Church
    Christ Glory Community Development Center
    Church at Shalom Inc
    Church of Epiphany Outreach
    Church of the Eternal God
    Church of the Oranges Pantry
    CIAO Manna from Heaven
    Circle of Life Shelter
    Covenant House New Jersey
    Deeper Life Bible Church
    Ebenezer Baptist Church
    Ebenezer Food Pantry
    Emmanuel Church of Christ
    First Hopewell Baptist Church
    First Seventh Day Adventist Church of Montclair
    FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc.
    Franciscan Charities
    Greater Abyssinian Baptist Church
    Greater New Point Missionary Baptist Church
    Haitian Baptist Church Crossroads
    Helping Hands and Ears
    Holy Trinity-West Orange Food Pantry
    House of Love Soup Kitchen/Pantry
    House of Mercy Ministries
    Iglesia Cristiana Evangelio Completo Food Pantry
    Igreja Evangelica Vida Nova
    Ironbound Community Corporation
    Irvington Neighborhood Improvement Corporation (INIC)
    Isaiah House
    Jo-Beth Inc
    Joi’s Angels
    Little Zion UAME Church
    Love of Jesus Family Church of Belleville
    Love of Jesus Ministries
    Men and Women of Value
    Mount Olives Church of God
    Mount Zion Baptist Church
    New Born Holy Church Food Pantry
    New Ephesus Baptist Church
    New Hope Baptist Church of East Orange
    New United Neighbor Dev Child Carecenter
    Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
    Newark Bible Fellowship Church
    North Jersey Community Research Initiative
    Nutley Family Service Bureau, Inc.
    Oheb Shalom Bobrow Kosher Food Pantry
    Park United Methodist Church
    PFCD Food Pantry
    Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry
    Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
    Praise Temple Economic and Community Development Inc.
    The Redeemed Christian Church of God
    The Redeemed Christian Church of God Overcomers Chapel, NJ
    Reveal To Heal Consulting
    Revival Temple Holiness Church
    Roseville Presbyterian Church
    The Salvation Army Montclair
    The Salvation Army Westside Corps
    Solid Rock Baptist Church Food Pantry
    St. James Social Service Corporation
    St. John Baptist Church
    St. Paul Tabernacle of Divine Prophecy Inc.
    Tree House Ent Cultural Arts Movement, Inc.
    Trinity UAME Church
    Tzu Chi Food Pantry
    United Community Corporation
    Urban League of Essex County
    Vincent UMC Care Pantry
    Willing Heart Community Care Center 

    Hudson County
    AngelaCARES
    At The Feet Of Jesus Luke 10:39
    Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF)
    Bethany Lutheran Church
    Brian P. Stack Civic Association
    Curries Woods
    Dvine Konektion Community Development Corporation
    Episcopal Jersey City CDC – Triangle Park
    First Assembly of God
    First Presbyterian Church of Arlington
    Hoboken Community Center
    Leaders Without Limits of NJ LLC
    Let’s Celebrate
    Mt. Sinai Full Gospel Church
    Palisade Emergency Residence Corp
    The Salvation Army Jersey City
    The Salvation Army Kearny
    The Salvation Army Union City
    St. John’s Lutheran Church Food pantry
    Woodcliff Christian Harvest 

    Hunterdon County
    Fisherman’s Mark
    Flemington Area Food Pantry
    Good News Home, Inc. – AKA Good News Home for Women
    Hunterdon Youth Services Inc
    North Hunterdon Community Food Pantry
    Open Cupboard Food Pantry
    Round Valley UMC Loaves of Love

    Mercer County
    Abundant Life Christian Fellowship
    Arm in Arm
    Bethel French Seventh Day Adventist Church
    Bethel World Outreach Ministries
    Community Action Service Center RISE
    Faith Deliverance Cathedral Food Pantry
    Homefront, Inc.
    Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County
    Mother Estelle Clark Food Pantry
    Mount Carmel Guild of Trenton – Catholic Charities Diocese
    New Covenant United Methodist Church
    New Hope Church of God
    NJ Adventist Community Services
    Princeton Deliverance Center Food Pantry
    Rehoboth Pentecostal Ministries
    Rescue Mission of Trenton
    Sacred Heart Parish
    The Salvation Army Trenton Citadel
    Samaritan Baptist Church
    Share My Meals, Inc.
    Trenton Deliverance Center
    True Love Center Food Pantry
    Turning Point United Methodist Church
    United Progress, Inc.
    Volunteers of America Delaware Valley (Amani House)

    Middlesex County
    Aldersgate Outreach Community Center
    Broken Loaves
    Calvary Chapel Crossfields
    Cathedral Community Development Corporation: Mercy House
    Favor Ministries
    Feeding Middlesex County
    First Presbyterian Church
    First Presbyterian Church of Avenel
    Fish, Inc. Dunellen Area
    FPC Food Pantry
    Glenn and Jake Foundation of Hope
    Heaven’s Helpers Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen, LLC
    Hogar CREA
    James O. Bryant Food Pantry
    New Beginnings Food Pantry
    New Destiny Family Worship Center
    New Life Food Pantry 
    Peter’s Pantry
    Raritan Valley YMCA
    Rutgers Student Food Pantry/Off-Campus Living
    The Salvation Army New Brunswick
    The Salvation Army Perth Amboy Corps
    Skeet’s Food Pantry – First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury
    St. Cecelia Food Pantry 
    St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Food Pantry
    St. Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
    Trinity Episcopal Church
    Zion Hill Baptist Church of Piscataway

    Morris County
    Butler Church of the Nazarene
    Faith Kitchen
    Jewish Relief Agency 
    Loaves and Fishes
    Mount Zion Baptist Church
    The Salvation Army Dover
    Spring Street CDC/Table of Hope
    Stanhope United Methodist Church
    Wharton United Community Church 

    Passaic County
    Center of Grace
    Christian Fellowship Center
    CrossRoads Food Pantry
    Eva’s Village Inc.
    Faith in Action Community Development Center
    The First Seventh Day Adventist Church of Paterson
    The Food Pantry at St. Agnes
    Grandparent Relatives Care
    Harvest Outreach Ministry
    Heaven’s Gate Christian Fellowship
    Jumpstart Community Training & Services INC
    Madison Avenue Crossroads
    New Hope Community Ministries
    Oasis — A Haven for Women and Children
    Paterson Task Force for Community Action, Inc.
    The Salvation Army Passaic
    The Salvation Army Paterson
    Seventh Day Adventist Church 
    Smile For Charity Organization
    St. Luke CDC
    St. Paul’s Community Development Corporation
    St. Peter’s Haven
    Strengthen Our Sisters
    Trinity Assembly of God Feed the Need 

    Salem County
    Mission Teens, Inc.
    The Salvation Army Salem Service Unit 

    Somerset County
    Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey
    Feeding Hands, Inc.
    God’s Co-op Pantry of Bernardsville, Basking Ridge & Peapack-Gladstone
    ICNA Relief USA
    Somerset County Young Men’s Christian Association, Inc. 

    Sussex County
    First Baptist Church food pantry
    PALS HOUSE
    The Pantry
    Project Self-Sufficiency of Sussex County Inc.
    Saint Joseph Church dba Saint Mother Teresa Food Pantry
    Samaritan Inn, Inc.
    Sparta Ecumenical Food Pantry
    STP Save the people West Side UMC
    Vernon United Methodist Church 

    Union County
    Agape Family Worship Center
    Bianca F.L.O.W.E.R.S., Inc
    Christ Fellowship
    Elizabethport Presbyterian Center
    First Baptist Church Cranford/Elizabeth
    GRACE
    Greater Refuge Church of Christ
    Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
    Jefferson Park Ministries
    Jesus is Lord
    Jewish Family Service of Central NJ
    Linden Food Pantry (LINCS)
    Linden Presbyterian Church
    Morning Star Community Development Corporation Inc
    Muslim Community Soup Kitchen, Inc. 
    New Destiny, CDC
    Our Lady of Peace Church
    Rahway Food For Friends
    SHEELD, Inc.
    The Salvation Army Elizabeth
    The Salvation Army Plainfield Corps
    Sparrow Food Pantry: First Baptist of Hillside
    StarFish Food Pantry 

    Warren County
    Calvary Bible Fellowship Church Food Pantry
    Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen
    Community Food Pantry of Washington, NJ
    Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County
    First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
    First United Methodist Church of Blairstown
    Foodshed Alliance
    Joseph Firth Youth Center
    Lord’s Pantry
    The Outreach Connection, Inc.
    Phillipsburg School Based Youth Services Program
    River of Life
    St. John’s Hope Community Food Pantry
    St. Luke’s Pantry


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