For over 150 years since 1865, when the last enslaved people learned of their freedom, Black American families, home cooks, chefs, and culinarians have celebrated Juneteenth with rich and diverse…
read moreDavid was a table game dealer in an Atlantic City casino for ten years when he found out, without warning, that the casinos were going to close indefinitely due to the…
read moreMakes: 6 servings (1 cup per serving) Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4 ounces…
read moreMakes: 4 servings (1 fillet per serving) Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 to 20 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 egg, slightly beaten ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½…
read moreMakes: 12 servings (½ cup per serving) Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons butter ½ large onion, chopped 3 cups finely chopped fresh spinach or…
read moreMakes: 6 servings (1 cup per serving) Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon butter ½ medium onion, chopped ½ teaspoon red…
read moreFor more than twenty years, JPMorgan Chase has been one of CFBNJ’s most devoted corporate partners, giving funds and time that are essential to our operations. Recently, their support has…
read moreThis Wellness Wednesday is a Mother’s Day special! Join NJ SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator Victoria Galarza and CFBNJ Network Relations Director and mom of 2 Carlea Milton-Sturdivant as they make vegetarian collard greens and provide some helpful cooking tips along the way.
read moreThe Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), Mercer Street Friends, and NORWESCAP announced the selection of 292 partner food pantries, soup kitchens, and other local food assistance charities across 18 counties to receive grants through a $3.5 million investment in network capacity. Awards ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 were given to help community organizations sustain their operations and expand their capabilities during this time of heightened food insecurity by funding additional refrigeration, household and hygiene items for clients, equipment to enable outdoor distributions, and other critical needs.
read moreRobert, Bill, and John are three of our most dedicated volunteers who became friends while helping out at CFBNJ. They come every week to scoop pasta, pack emergency meal kits,…
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