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.

24-Hour Packathon
Bake For Good
Blue Jean Ball
Souperbowl Saturday
Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon

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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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Press of Atlantic City: Atlantic City casino execs, workers hand out food to those in need before Thanksgiving

Press of Atlantic City: Atlantic City casino execs, workers hand out food to those in need before Thanksgiving 1280 550 CFBNJ

Jersey Proud: Community Food Bank of New Jersey serves its 1 billionth meal
Jan 11, 2024, 10:44pmUpdated on Jan 11, 2024
By: Matt Trapani and Kurt Siegelin

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The year was 1975 – Kathleen DiChiara did something that was very “Jersey Proud.” She started giving food to those in need out of the back of her station wagon.

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CBS News New York: Community FoodBank of New Jersey mascot unveiled on CBS News New York

CBS News New York: Community FoodBank of New Jersey mascot unveiled on CBS News New York 1280 550 CFBNJ

Jersey Proud: Community Food Bank of New Jersey serves its 1 billionth meal
Jan 11, 2024, 10:44pmUpdated on Jan 11, 2024
By: Matt Trapani and Kurt Siegelin

0:16
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0:49

The year was 1975 – Kathleen DiChiara did something that was very “Jersey Proud.” She started giving food to those in need out of the back of her station wagon.

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NJ Spotlight News: NJ food pantries race to feed families before Thanksgiving

NJ Spotlight News: NJ food pantries race to feed families before Thanksgiving 1280 550 CFBNJ

Jersey Proud: Community Food Bank of New Jersey serves its 1 billionth meal
Jan 11, 2024, 10:44pmUpdated on Jan 11, 2024
By: Matt Trapani and Kurt Siegelin

0:16
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0:49

The year was 1975 – Kathleen DiChiara did something that was very “Jersey Proud.” She started giving food to those in need out of the back of her station wagon.

read more

Newsweek: SNAP Benefits Update: Millions To Be Removed From Program

Newsweek: SNAP Benefits Update: Millions To Be Removed From Program 1280 550 CFBNJ

Jersey Proud: Community Food Bank of New Jersey serves its 1 billionth meal
Jan 11, 2024, 10:44pmUpdated on Jan 11, 2024
By: Matt Trapani and Kurt Siegelin

0:16
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0:49

The year was 1975 – Kathleen DiChiara did something that was very “Jersey Proud.” She started giving food to those in need out of the back of her station wagon.

read more

The U.S. Sun: LEFT HUNGRY ‘We’re stretched thin,’ cries food bank CEO as November SNAP change officially triggers ‘ripple effects’

The U.S. Sun: LEFT HUNGRY ‘We’re stretched thin,’ cries food bank CEO as November SNAP change officially triggers ‘ripple effects’ 1280 550 CFBNJ

Jersey Proud: Community Food Bank of New Jersey serves its 1 billionth meal
Jan 11, 2024, 10:44pmUpdated on Jan 11, 2024
By: Matt Trapani and Kurt Siegelin

0:16
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0:49

The year was 1975 – Kathleen DiChiara did something that was very “Jersey Proud.” She started giving food to those in need out of the back of her station wagon.

read more

Gothamist: SNAP dollars will be cut off Nov. 1. Here’s what you need to know in NY and NJ.

Gothamist: SNAP dollars will be cut off Nov. 1. Here’s what you need to know in NY and NJ. 1280 550 CFBNJ

Jersey Proud: Community Food Bank of New Jersey serves its 1 billionth meal
Jan 11, 2024, 10:44pmUpdated on Jan 11, 2024
By: Matt Trapani and Kurt Siegelin

0:16
/
0:49

The year was 1975 – Kathleen DiChiara did something that was very “Jersey Proud.” She started giving food to those in need out of the back of her station wagon.

read more

CBS News Philadelphia: Holiday season and impending lapse of SNAP funding are “perfect storm” for NJ food bank

CBS News Philadelphia: Holiday season and impending lapse of SNAP funding are “perfect storm” for NJ food bank 1280 550 CFBNJ

Jersey Proud: Community Food Bank of New Jersey serves its 1 billionth meal
Jan 11, 2024, 10:44pmUpdated on Jan 11, 2024
By: Matt Trapani and Kurt Siegelin

0:16
/
0:49

The year was 1975 – Kathleen DiChiara did something that was very “Jersey Proud.” She started giving food to those in need out of the back of her station wagon.

read more

What SNAP Changes Mean for NJ Families

What SNAP Changes Mean for NJ Families 1366 768 CFBNJ

More New Jersey families are facing growing uncertainty. Deep cuts to federal food programs and the ongoing government shutdown mean even more of our neighbors will struggle to put food…

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News 12 New Jersey: TSA and ATC employees given groceries to help through gov’t shutdown

News 12 New Jersey: TSA and ATC employees given groceries to help through gov’t shutdown 1280 550 CFBNJ

Jersey Proud: Community Food Bank of New Jersey serves its 1 billionth meal
Jan 11, 2024, 10:44pmUpdated on Jan 11, 2024
By: Matt Trapani and Kurt Siegelin

0:16
/
0:49

The year was 1975 – Kathleen DiChiara did something that was very “Jersey Proud.” She started giving food to those in need out of the back of her station wagon.

read more

ABC 7 New York: Food distribution event held for local federal workers at Newark Airport

ABC 7 New York: Food distribution event held for local federal workers at Newark Airport 1280 550 CFBNJ

Jersey Proud: Community Food Bank of New Jersey serves its 1 billionth meal
Jan 11, 2024, 10:44pmUpdated on Jan 11, 2024
By: Matt Trapani and Kurt Siegelin

0:16
/
0:49

The year was 1975 – Kathleen DiChiara did something that was very “Jersey Proud.” She started giving food to those in need out of the back of her station wagon.

read more
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