Community FoodBank of New Jersey Blog

December 5, 2022

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atwvyzIsyEw[/embed] CBS New York: Mom says St. James Food Pantry helps alleviate stress. [edgtf_button size="" type="" text="DONATE" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://cfbnj.org/?form=donate" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""] Learn More

Community Partner Spotlight: Helping Hands Food Pantry: The Janice Preschel Project in Teaneck

by Julia Chong

General, News, Real Stories

November 28, 2022

Karen is the passionate, enthusiastic Director of Helping Hands Food Pantry: The Janice Preschel Project in Teaneck. What began as a small pantry seventeen years ago now serves 500-700 families per month, sustained entirely by the efforts of volunteers. “We work 24/7, eight days a week,” Learn More

Neighbor Spotlight: Meet Yolanda

by Julia Chong

General, News, Real Stories

November 28, 2022

Yolanda and her husband have three growing kids at home – one boy and two girls, aged 10, 12, and 14. Inflation has made it difficult to keep them healthy and well-fed. That’s why Yolanda visits her local pantry for some extra help. “Food is expensive, Learn More

Turkey Drive

by Nicole Williams

Events, General, News

October 11, 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you can't join us in person for this annual event, please consider an online donation to our Virtual Turkey Drive. In partnership with CBS New York, you can help us ensure that every New Jersey family has what they need for a special Thanksgiving meal Learn More

Make Your Voice Heard in the Fight Against Hunger

by Maggie McBride

Advocacy, General, News

September 20, 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] At CFBNJ, a central point of our mission is partnering with government officials and coalitions to affect long-term change and champion transformative legislation. Today is National Voter Registration Day! This year, consider putting your voting power to use to continue mobilizing the fight against hunger. Ways to Learn More