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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Nicole Williams

Celebrating Juneteenth with Food

Celebrating Juneteenth with Food 1280 550 CFBNJ

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…

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Neighbor Spotlight: Meet David

Neighbor Spotlight: Meet David 1280 550 CFBNJ

David 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…

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Black-Eyed Pea and Collard Greens Soup

Black-Eyed Pea and Collard Greens Soup CFBNJ

Makes: 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…

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Oven-Fried Fish

Oven-Fried Fish CFBNJ

Makes: 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…

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Skillet Mac & Cheese

Skillet Mac & Cheese CFBNJ

Makes: 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…

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Collard Greens

Collard Greens CFBNJ

Makes: 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…

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Corporate Partner Spotlight: JPMorgan Chase

Corporate Partner Spotlight: JPMorgan Chase 1280 550 CFBNJ

For 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…

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Vegetarian Collard Greens

Vegetarian Collard Greens 1280 550 CFBNJ

This 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.

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CFBNJ, Mercer Street Friends, and Norwescap Confer Grant Awards to 292 Community Partners

CFBNJ, Mercer Street Friends, and Norwescap Confer Grant Awards to 292 Community Partners 1280 550 CFBNJ

The 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.

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Volunteer Appreciation: Robert, Bill, and John

Volunteer Appreciation: Robert, Bill, and John 1280 550 CFBNJ

Robert, 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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