There are many ways for you to support our efforts to end hunger in New Jersey — everything from volunteering and donating to attending one of our special events. Here’s our latest list of fundraisers hosted by the FoodBank and by members of our community Learn More
In our efforts to provide food, help and hope, we advocate to better serve our struggling neighbors. A major issue in our state is funding for the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP). Since 2007, the New Jersey State Budget has provided funds for the State Food Purchase Program, which Learn More
More than 1 million people in New Jersey face hunger, many of them living with the double burden of food insecurity and poor health. They struggle to provide healthy food for themselves and their families, often choosing less nutritious and inexpensive options to cope. Their Learn More
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey aims to help people across the state who struggle to put food on the table for their families. Our hunger-fighting partners are the cornerstone of the work we do every day. Wakefern Food Corp plays a major role in our efforts Learn More
We’re hosting our first-ever Community FoodBank Chef Challenge at our Southern Branch on Thursday, April 20! Join us for an evening of fine foods and live entertainment, which will support our hunger-relief efforts. Two acclaimed chefs – Kevin Kelly of Steve & Cookie’s by the Bay Learn More
Now that it’s time for graduation, our Food Service Training Academy students look forward to putting their newly acquired skills to use. We’ve been keeping up with the daily challenges they face (personal and academic) and their accomplishments. We know that the intensive program has Learn More
We have many great ways for you to get involved in our cause! Don’t forget to check our calendar for updates. Flywheel Fundraiser: Support the fight against hunger AND receive a free Flywheel class (at the Millburn studio). All you need to do is make a donation Learn More
On a cold winter day, 50-year-old Melody walked into Bethany Baptist Church in Newark to receive bags of much-needed food. It’s the end of the month, which means people are running low on or have run out of their food resources. “Sometimes in the middle or Learn More
Kick off 2017 by joining us at one — or more — of our hunger-fighting events! Supporting our cause has never been easier or this much fun. 14th Annual Billy Bash: Fight hunger by attending a fun-filled night of great food and entertainment on Learn More
Our Food Service Training Academy (FSTA) students learn more about themselves and about working in a commercial kitchen every day. We checked in with Jasmine and Nestor for an update on their culinary — and life — journeys. Jasmine told us she joined the Academy for Learn More