Though operating out of a small building, the Franklin Food Bank has made a big impact on the community as a partner of CFBNJ for over two decades. This pantry/food bank hybrid, led by Executive Director Derek Smith, provides food for over 25,000 visits annually through Learn More
According to a report released last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the number of people living in food insecure households increased by 10 million in 2022 to 44 million people. This marks the largest one-year increase in food insecurity since 2008. With this alarming Learn More
Last month, CFBNJ hosted a public webinar with a Q&A opportunity for Elizabeth McCarthy, our President & CEO. Watch to learn more about the direction of our organization, our strategic plan, and more! Viewers were given the chance to ask questions, but we didn't get to Learn More
Cooler temperatures mean it's time for recipes that keep you cozy. CFBNJ's Nutrition Education team releases healthy, budget-friendly recipes and nutrition advice regularly. Here are some that are perfect for the season ahead. Autumn Stew - Sausage, butternut squash, fennel and brussels sprouts make this a Learn More
Most food found on the shelves of typical grocery stores are shelf-stable, non-perishable food items that can be donated to local food banks, but are these always the best choices for people facing hunger? Additionally, though SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) are critical Learn More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We want to make sure that SNAP (formerly food stamps) participants and our partner agencies understand something very important about SNAP benefits and how to protect from scams. Here's what you need to know: SNAP Benefits Scam Details: Scammers are using a computer to call people who Learn More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A note from Elizabeth McCarthy, President and CEO of CFBNJ Recently I spent the morning with Keith Owens, who allowed me to tag along on his driving route and ask a million questions. Many of our partners know Keith, since he has worked at CFBNJ for Learn More
The New Jersey State Bar Association launched its Lawyers Feeding New Jersey campaign in 2014. We are so proud that in nearly a decade, our members have raised over $100,000 to feed food insecure New Jerseyans. Each year we have a new president who brings a different Learn More
Andrea Lekberg is the owner and pastry chef at The Artist Baker, located in Morristown, NJ, and was introduced to CFBNJ by our longtime board member Alan Levitan. Andrea's first engagement with CFBNJ started in 2019 as one of our featured chefs at Chefs Tableside Learn More
CFBNJ is committed to championing equity, diversity, and inclusion within our organization and for the communities we serve. Read our statement on the recent Supreme Court rulings. The recent Supreme Court rulings impacting the use of Affirmative Action in academic enrollment, economic relief for student debt Learn More