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

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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

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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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with CFBNJ. Because of dedicated volunteers like you, we are able to feed more of our hungry neighbors. Here are some things to keep in mind before you sign up and visit us for your shift here:

What to Know When Volunteering at CFBNJ – Hillside

  • We ask that volunteers arrive 15 minutes prior to the shift start time to allow time for parking and check-in.

    • To prevent disruption of volunteer activities that have already begun:
    • Volunteers who arrive after the project has started may be asked to wait until additional volunteers arrive.
    • Group members who arrive after the start of the project may not be placed with the rest of their group.
    • Volunteers who are more than 30 minutes late may not be able to join a warehouse project that has already started. Volunteers who arrive 30 minutes or more after the start of the shift may be given an administrative task or can reschedule for another date/time.

    We understand that traffic and other circumstances may cause volunteers to be late, but we ask that volunteers plan ahead so they can be on time and ensure maximum productivity and satisfaction during volunteer activities.

  • The safety of employees and volunteers is our top priority. We have revised our COVID-19 protocols and masks are no longer mandatory; however, CFBNJ remains “mask friendly.” This means that while face coverings will no longer be required, anyone can wear them if they choose to, based on their level of comfort. We ask all visitors and volunteers to respect everyone’s choice.

    Hand sanitizer is provided and frequent handwashing is encouraged.

    The facilities are cleaned regularly throughout the day.

  • You can sign up to volunteer with CFBNJ on our website

    If you are having trouble signing up online, you can always contact Volunteer Services and we will assist you.

  • There are several opportunities in Hillside:

    • Hillside Warehouse Volunteering
    • Sorting and repacking food items
    • Assembling our Emergency Food boxes, Family Packs and Senior boxes.
    • Packaging bulk product into family sized bags
    • Assisting in our production kitchen
    • Occasional office work and data entry tasks
    • Off-site opportunities such as volunteering at a Network Partner or a special event such as the Turkey Drive

    Go to our volunteer signup to check out the opportunities available.

  • Volunteer hours are by appointment only during the following times:

    • Tuesday – Friday: 9am – 12 noon / 1pm – 3pm
    • Select Saturdays: 9 am – 11am / 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

    Please check our volunteer signup page to confirm availability.

  • Dress is casual and comfortable (remember that the warehouse is not temperature controlled).

    The following items are not allowed in the warehouse:

    • No open-toe shoes, heels, sandals or flip flops
    • No short shorts/short skirts, tank tops, bare midriffs, or revealing clothing
    • No bags of any kind – purse, backpack, cross body bags, etc.
    • Any controversial clothing that can be considered derogatory, insulting or otherwise disrespectful to employees or visitors.

    NOTE: It is best not to bring your valuables to the warehouse. However, we do have some lockers available for your use, if necessary. The Community FoodBank is not responsible for missing personal belongings.

    • No open-toe shoes may be worn in the warehouse.
    • No bags of any kind or thermoses may be brought into the warehouse.
    • No eating, drinking, running or smoking in the warehouse.
    • Volunteers must not remove any products from the premises.
    • Volunteers must not touch, handle or operate any warehouse equipment (i.e. hand truck, forklift or golf cart).
    • All volunteers should remain in their assigned work areas. Please report to the group leader or CFBNJ staff if you need to leave your work area.
    • No more than two youth volunteers should leave the work area at the same time.
    • Cleanup of the work area is part of your volunteer visit.
  • You can use this map to get driving directions to our Hillside, New Jersey warehouse.

    Please go to NJTransit.com to find out the best way to get to CFBNJ from your location. The #59, #65 and #66 NJ Transit bus routes all have stops near our Hillside warehouse.

  • Parking is available directly on the premises. Groups are encouraged to carpool.

    When you turn on to Evans Terminal continue about halfway down the road. Make a left onto a paved road between two buildings (follow signs for Volunteer Parking). Drive until you reach a fenced-in lot with numbered spaces. Park in the fenced-in lot, not in front of any buildings. Only if this lot is full, go down to the bottom of Evans Terminal and turn left to find additional CFBNJ-designated parking with numbered spots. If you are arriving by bus or shuttle please contact us for further instructions.

    Do NOT park in any spaces labeled TRK or in any other spaces not designated for CFBNJ including SkyFrame.

    Violators will be towed at the owner’s expense.

    Volunteer Parking

    • All groups must be registered and scheduled in advance of their shift.
    • Group contact/leader should contact the office if any of the details in your confirmation are not correct. Do this at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date.
    • Group leaders should distribute the Warehouse guidelines to everyone in the group.
    • Volunteer groups with teens age 12 through 16 must be accompanied by one adult for every 10 teens. Adults must stay with their groups in their assigned work areas. The CFBNJ staff cannot act as chaperones or supervisors.
  • Yes! The minimum age to volunteer with CFBNJ is 12, with adult supervision.

    • Teens aged 16-17 may volunteer without adult supervision, if they have written permission from their parents on file.
    • Junior volunteer days are hosted throughout the year for children age 6-11 to volunteer with a parent. You can learn more about those on our main Volunteer page.
  • If you need to cancel your volunteer shift, please reply directly to your confirmation email or contact the Volunteer Department.

  • Please contact the Volunteer Services Department soon as possible to check on additional availability. We are happy to accommodate, if possible.

  • We will make every attempt to accommodate a disabled volunteer or small group of disabled volunteers. Please contact the Volunteer Services Department for more information.

  • If you don’t want to volunteer in our warehouse, we have many offsite volunteer opportunities! They include:

    • Volunteer at one of our Partner Agencies (see list under “Off-site opportunities”)
    • Our annual Turkey Drive in November
    • Collect food and monetary donations at food shows, food drives, concerts and sporting events

    Volunteers are always needed for our annual Check-Out Hunger campaign. This opportunity involves setting up and monitoring donation placards in NJ supermarkets every fall and winter.

    Please contact the Volunteer Services Department for more information.

  • Our meeting room has limited capacity at this time and we aren’t able to host large groups.

    We are happy to reserve a room if it is available. Please contact the Volunteer Services Department to check availability. Please do this well in advance, as the schedule fills up very quickly.

What to Know When Volunteering at CFBNJ – Egg Harbor Township

  • We understand that traffic and other circumstances may cause volunteers to be late, but we ask that volunteers plan ahead so they can be on time and ensure maximum productivity and satisfaction during volunteer activities.

    If you know that you’re going to be late for your volunteer shift, please contact the Volunteer Services Department.

    If it is your first-time volunteering in the Community Assistance Pantry (CAP), we encourage you to please arrive 30 minutes prior to your shift for a brief orientation. If you are a repeat volunteer, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the shift start time to allow time for parking and check-in.

  • The safety of employees and volunteers is our top priority. We have revised our COVID-19 protocols and masks are no longer mandatory; however, CFBNJ remains “mask friendly.” This means that while face coverings will no longer be required, anyone can wear them if they choose to, based on their level of comfort. We ask all visitors and volunteers to respect everyone’s choice.

    Hand sanitizer is provided and frequent handwashing is encouraged.

    The facilities are cleaned regularly throughout the day.

  • You can sign up to volunteer with CFBNJ on our website.

    If you are having trouble signing up online, you can always contact Volunteer Services and we will assist you.

  • Volunteers assist with a variety of tasks including:

    • Help Desk: Help desk volunteers are the first point of contact for neighbors visiting the pantry, so it is important that volunteers greet and acknowledge all neighbors in a friendly and professional manner. The help desk volunteer will ascertain if the neighbor has an appointment or if they are a walk-in and guide them through the intake process accordingly.
    • Intake: Intake volunteers process all paperwork for both returning and first-time visitors. Intake volunteers have the responsibility of answering the intake office phone.
    • Pantry Assistants: Pantry assistants support a variety of tasks, which will be assigned by the Pantry Manager based on the needs of the day. Potential pantry assistant tasks include stocking or restocking shelves, sorting produce, loading the refrigerator and freezer, loading carts, assisting neighbors, collecting carts from the parking lot, and other roles as needed.
  • Volunteer shifts are by appointment only during the following times:

    • Tuesday through Friday 9 AM – 12 PM
    • Tuesday through Friday 1 PM – 4 PM
    • Saturday 8 AM – 11:30 AM / 11 AM – 1:15 PM

    Please check our volunteer signup page to confirm availability.

  • Dress is casual and comfortable (remember that the warehouse and pantry are not temperature controlled).

    The following items are not allowed in the warehouse:

    • No open-toe shoes, heels, sandals or flip flops
    • No Short shorts/short skirts, tank tops, bare midriffs, or revealing clothing
    • No Bags of any kind – purse, backpack, cross body bags, etc.
    • Any controversial clothing that can be considered derogatory, insulting or otherwise disrespectful to employees or visitors.
    • No open-toe shoes may be worn in the warehouse.
    • No bags of any kind or thermoses may be brought into the warehouse.
    • No eating, drinking, running or smoking in the warehouse.
    • Volunteers must not remove any products from the premises.
    • Volunteers must not touch, handle or operate any warehouse equipment (i.e. hand truck, forklift or golf cart).
    • All volunteers should remain in their assigned work areas. Please report to the group leader or CFBNJ staff if you need to leave your work area.
    • No more than two youth volunteers should leave the work area at the same time.
    • Cleaning up of the work area is part of your volunteer visit.
  • Driving Directions:

    You can use this map to get driving directions to CFBNJ in Egg Harbor Township.

    Public Transit:

    Please go to NJTransit.com to find out the best way to get to CFBNJ from your location.

  • Parking is available directly on the premises. Due to limited parking spaces, groups are encouraged to car-pool.

    • All groups must be registered and scheduled in advance of their shift.
    • Group contact/leader should contact the office if any of the details in your confirmation are not correct. Do this at least one week prior to the scheduled date.
    • Group leaders should distribute the Warehouse guidelines to everyone in the group.
    • Volunteer groups with teens age 12 through 16 must be accompanied by one adult for every 10 teens. Adults must stay with their groups in their assigned work areas. The CFBNJ staff cannot act as chaperones or supervisors.
  • Yes! The minimum age to volunteer with CFBNJ is 12, with adult supervision.

    Teens aged 16-17 may volunteer without adult supervision, if they have written permission from their parents on file.

  • If you need to cancel your volunteer shift, please reply directly to your confirmation email or contact the Volunteer Department.

  • Please contact the Volunteer Services Department as soon as possible to check on additional availability. We are happy to accommodate, if possible.

  • We will make every attempt to accommodate a disabled volunteer or small group of disabled volunteers. Please contact the Volunteer Manager at 609-300-6729 for more information.

  • If you don’t want to volunteer in our Community Assistance Pantry, we have many offsite volunteer opportunities! They include:

    • Local Farmer’s Markets
    • Community Events & Festivals
    • Holiday Events (i.e. Our annual Turkey Drive in November)
    • Mobile Pantry Distributions

    Please contact the Volunteer Services Department for more information.

  • Our meeting room has limited capacity at this time and we aren’t able to host large groups.

    We are happy to reserve a room if it is available. Please contact the Volunteer Manager at 609-300-6729 to check availability. Please do this well in advance, as the schedule fills up very quickly.

Didn’t see your question answered here? If you want to contact us, fill out the form on the Volunteer page and someone will get back to you. You can also call us at 908-485-4616 to reach a staff member.

We look forward to seeing you here soon!

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