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.

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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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    Veggie Burrito Bowl
    Veggie Burrito Bowl 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Have you ever heard the phrase, eat the rainbow? Every single food item contains its very own specific nutrients vital to our health and remembering to eat the rainbow everyday can be one of the simplest ways to ensure we are getting the full spectrum of health benefits. In this month’s Cooking for a Cause recipe, we are sharing a colorful and nutrient-dense bowl that we hope will inspire you to incorporate more fresh foods into your diet. Feel free to get creative and add in more of your favorite ingredients.

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    Volunteer Spotlight: Three Generations of Women Fighting Hunger
    Volunteer Spotlight: Three Generations of Women Fighting Hunger 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Suzanne, our Women Fighting Hunger Programs Co-Chair, was first introduced to CFBNJ by her mom, Joslin, a committed donor and faithful warehouse volunteer. When Suzanne’s daughter Lindley began ninth grade,…

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    Honey Lime Cilantro Shrimp
    Honey Lime Cilantro Shrimp 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Did you know that shrimp is loaded with vitamins and minerals such as zinc, magnesium, and much more? Enjoy the weather and family outings this summer with a nutrient-dense seafood recipe that will have everyone’s mouths watering. It’s quick, easy, and light on the stomach, perfect for the summertime. Happy cooking!

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    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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