Thousands of volunteers visit the FoodBank every year. The hours donated by our volunteers are equivalent to the work of 53 full time employees, so it's not an understatement when we say that we could not do this without them. Among them is Donnie, a Learn More
Ellen first sought help from her local food pantry when she lost her job as a housekeeper. “I’m trying to get back a job, but it’s very hard,” she told us. Without a full-time job, Ellen has no health insurance and can’t afford to see a doctor, though Learn More
Try something simple, healthy, and hearty for National Nutrition Month! High in vitamins and fiber to improve digestion, this Black Bean, Brown Rice, Peach Salad makes for a nutritious and filling lunch. Follow us on social for more recipes from our kitchen!...
For many of our corporate partners, fighting hunger goes beyond simply writing a check. Our friends at Valley National Bank visit the FoodBank often, both as volunteers and in support of our Food Service Training Academy (FSTA), which they generously fund to help provide a better Learn More
On January 23, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey held an emergency food distribution outside of Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport to assist the airport's federal workers, many of whom were forced to work without pay during the government shutdown. FoodBank staff and Learn More
[vc_row][vc_column][edgtf_button size="huge-full-width" type="" target="_blank" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="fa-exclamation-triangle" text="Find Help" link="/findfood"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The federal government shutdown has brought to light what we at CFBNJ have long known – millions of Americans are one missed paycheck away from needing assistance to make ends meet. We're anticipating that our neighbors who Learn More
The government shutdown, poised to become the longest one in U.S. history, has left approximately 800,000 federal workers in financial limbo. More than 5,000 of these employees live in New Jersey. Many have continued to work without pay, while others stay at home waiting for a Learn More
While the FoodBank works to feed our neighbors in need, we also focus on providing pathways to a better life, which would not be possible without the support of corporate partners like ADP. For the past two years, ADP has donated funds to our Food Service Learn More
Our online year-end giving campaign just ended, and we're excited to kick off 2019 with a huge thank you to all of the donors who supported it! With your generosity, we've raised enough money to provide an incredible 1,667,820 meals for our neighbors in need across Learn More