Debra Fox found her second calling at CFBNJ. “I started volunteering at the FoodBank during COVID with Women Fighting Hunger,” Debra shared. “It was just a few shifts here and…
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In honor of Black History Month, join CFBNJ Production Manager Daryl Walker to learn how to make oxtail, a traditional dish of rich cultural significance. This delicious meal is a tribute to heritage and community, bringing people together through the joy of cooking and sharing.
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Returning to South Jersey after retirement gave Bob Stern the chance to channel his professional experience into something deeply meaningful. “Moving back felt like a new chapter,” he shared. “Joining…
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By Chiara Coddington Paul Kapner was a professional chef at places like Top of the Sixes on Fifth Avenue and Abigail Kirsch Caterers at The New York Botanical Garden before…
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Michael A. Jordan’s journey at CFBNJ began in 2010. He initially took on the role of Warehouse Manager, which later expanded to overseeing transportation. By the time he left in…
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Michelle Karem to lead fundraising at the state’s largest anti-hunger, anti-poverty organization HILLSIDE, NJ — January 8, 2025 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is pleased to announce that…
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Growing up in Colombia, Carlos Roldan experienced the harsh reality of hunger firsthand. “In Colombia, it’s typical that if you have breakfast, you don’t have lunch. If you have lunch,…
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John Kennedy’s connection to CFBNJ is as personal as it is professional. “I first learned about the FoodBank when Kathleen DiChiara was driving around in her station wagon, picking up…
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By Chiara Coddington Elizabeth McCarthy, CFBNJ’s current President & CEO, says that the FoodBank found her. Elizabeth started working in nonprofits in the late 1990s. Before coming to CFBNJ, Elizabeth…
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