In the United States, more than 72 billion pounds of perfectly good, nutritious food is wasted each year. This is while 41 million Americans, more than 900,000 in New Jersey alone, go hungry every day. There's enough food for everyone in our country, but it Learn More
Supporters like the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey understand that providing nutritious food is key in addressing serious health conditions among our neighbors in need. About 28% of households served by the FoodBank have at least one member with diabetes, while as many as 57% Learn More
Few companies are more committed to fighting hunger and poverty than Walmart. Feeding America's largest corporate donor and a longtime supporter of the FoodBank, they've secured millions of meals for neighbors in need nationwide through their grants and cause marketing efforts. This year, the Community FoodBank of Learn More
Frankie, 49, worked multiple jobs for most of her life, but now she's disabled and struggles to get by. "I have to itemize and stretch it," she told us, "but my income doesn't really last through the month." She has trouble affording period supplies, in particular, and 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
The ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government affects more than 5,000 furloughed workers living in New Jersey, many of whom may now be facing hunger for the first time in their lives. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey urges Congress and the White House Learn More