A new report released by Feeding America shines a light on how urgent the hunger crisis is across New Jersey and the nation. The Map the Meal Gap 2015 study shows food insecurity can be found in every county and every congressional district in America. Here in Learn More
For many children, there is little or no “Back to School Shopping” because their families cannot afford to buy school supplies. With limited school budgets for supplies at some schools, teachers also find themselves running out of essentials such as copy paper during the middle Learn More
April is National Volunteer Month, the perfect time to thank the incredible volunteers who are the heart of CFBNJ, and to share the many opportunities for you to get involved during the month and all year. Last year at our Hillside headquarters, we were fortunate Learn More
A new county-by-county look at health in New Jersey shows stark differences based on income. The report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks the counties, and finds “Poorer families and individuals are more likely to live in inadequate housing in unsafe neighborhoods, often with Learn More
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey has benefited from a strong, lasting partnership with the MetLife Foundation. Through its financial grants, the Foundation supports CFBNJ’s mission of fighting hunger and poverty. This backing is part of the MetLife Foundation’s commitment to address basic needs in Learn More
65-year-old Miriam is a familiar face at the Franklin Township Food Bank in Somerset, where she volunteers several times a month. She takes her time with each pantry visitor, helping them carefully and with kindness. She has good reason to understand their struggles, because she’s Learn More
Sign the Petition Today! The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the most effective anti-hunger program in America. In late March, Congress is poised to begin consideration of its FY2016 Budget Resolution, and SNAP (formerly food stamps) is being targeted. SNAP has extraordinary strengths, yet some Learn More
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is proud to partner with the Ocean City Home Bank for our food distribution efforts in Atlantic County. Through its Ocean City Home Charitable Foundation the Bank is providing support to the FoodBank’s Egg Harbor branch, to help supply Learn More
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is gratified to have the partnership of The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey in meeting the need for food among some of our neighbors in need. The Healthcare Foundation generously supports the FoodBank’s Pediatric Pantry at Newark Beth Israel Learn More
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is proud to have the support of the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi. Through its BTMU Foundation, it supports our Retail Gleaning Program, which helps to increase the availability of fresh produce and other nutritious foods for CFBNJ’s hunger-relief programs serving Learn More