The FoodBank is thankful for corporate partners that share the dream of combating child hunger so that kids can just be kids. The Joy in Childhood Foundation (formerly The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation) has been an amazing supporter of our child nutrition programs since Learn More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is excited to announce the launch of its new Period Initiative, in partnership with the National Diaper Bank Network! The project aims to distribute feminine hygiene products, or period supplies, to assist low-income, homeless, and sheltered women and girls Learn More
Commentary by Karen Leies, Vice President of Development at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey A successful business operates with an understanding that people are its most vital asset--and its most transitory. Quality employees can walk out the door without hesitation as they find new jobs Learn More
The core mission of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey is to eliminate hunger in our state, and addressing poverty is a key component to accomplish this. But, as we say all too often, we can’t do this alone. The FoodBank is fortunate to have Learn More
Just in time for spring, Faye, our Director of Volunteer Services, is serving up her famous Carrot & Orange Soup. This nutritious recipe is light, fresh, and sure to please the whole family. Rich in vitamin A, carrots can help maintain healthy eyes and good...
Last year, thousands visited the FoodBank to help support our mission, donating more than 105,000 hours to the cause. Bob is among our most dedicated volunteers. After retiring in December 2010, Bob found the FoodBank through United Way and contacted us to learn how he could Learn More
The White House's proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) chart a dangerous course for food insecure families around the country, cutting their access to the nutritious food that they need. The administration plans to replace a percentage of SNAP payment benefits in Learn More
Eliminating hunger in New Jersey is a tremendous dream--one that we can't accomplish alone. Fortunately, the FoodBank has community-minded corporate partners to aid our efforts to fight food insecurity. Petro Home Services is one such partner that has shown exceptional commitment to the cause. Members of Learn More
Why buy hummus at the store when you can make your own? Lindsey, the FoodBank’s very own registered dietitian, is sharing her super healthy Avocado Hummus recipe in honor of National Nutrition Month. Enjoy it with your snacks of choice, and follow us on social...
Khumbu, 38, enrolled in FSTA to act on his lifelong passion for cooking. “I started cooking when I was 12 years old,” he told us. “I started making simple things like pancakes, and I fell in love with cooking.” Some culinary skills that he is most Learn More