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CFBNJ, Mercer Street Friends, and Norwescap Confer Grant Awards to 292 Community Partners

by Nicole Williams

Agency Spotlight, News

May 4, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), Mercer Street Friends, and NORWESCAP announced the selection of 292 partner food pantries, soup kitchens, and other local food assistance charities across 18 counties to receive grants through a $3.5 million investment in network capacity. Awards ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 were given to help community organizations sustain their Learn More

Volunteer Appreciation: Women Fighting Hunger

by Nicole Williams

Corporate Partners, General, Get Involved, Media, News, Volunteers

April 16, 2021

CFBNJ's Women Fighting Hunger volunteers support the goals and priorities of the FoodBank through hands-on philanthropy, leadership, and collaboration. During Volunteer Appreciation Month, and all the time, we salute them for their critical work in the fight against hunger in New Jersey. Learn More

Bell Pepper and White Bean Salad

by Nicole Williams

General, News, Recipes

April 16, 2021

Spring Cooking with Armando, one of CFBNJ's NJ SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators, features this delicious Bell Pepper and White Bean Salad that utilizes seasonal ingredients for a nutritious, budget-friendly dish with plenty of color and flavor....

Corporate Volunteer Appreciation: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ

by Nicole Williams

Corporate Partners, General, Get Involved, Media, News, Volunteers

April 2, 2021

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has been a steadfast partner of CFBNJ throughout the pandemic, providing funds and volunteering to help us meet the increased need in our state. When they visited us at the start of Volunteer Appreciation Month this year, Learn More

Volunteers packing food into boxes outside on a cloudy day. Volunteers are wearing masks.

Benefits of Volunteering

by Maggie McBride

Get Involved, News, Volunteers

April 1, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The volunteers at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey never cease to amaze us. You arrive in good times and bad to assemble emergency meal kits, sort and repack food items, put together senior boxes, and much more. We cannot express enough how important you Learn More

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At Thursday night's #BlueJeanBall, with the generosity of sponsors, honorees, performers, & nearly 400 attendees, we raised over $1.3 million for CFBNJ! It was an evening where we made a difference, united together. THANK YOU to all who attended & supported the event. #AllinDenim

At Thursday night's #BlueJeanBall, with the generosity of sponsors, honorees, performers, & nearly 400 attendees, we raised over $1.3 ...million for CFBNJ! It was an evening where we made a difference, united together. THANK YOU to all who attended & supported the event. #AllinDenim

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The Community FoodBank of New Jersey

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At Thursday night's Blue Jean Ball, our partners in disaster and pandemic relief, our supporters from communities throughout New Jersey, and our fellow anti-hunger advocates celebrated the unprecedented commitment to service and humanity that's taken place over the last 14 months. It was an evening where we made a difference, united, together.Because of the generosity of sponsors, honorees, performers, and nearly 400 attendees, we raised over $1.3 million for CFBNJ's mission during this time when it's needed most. THANK YOU to all who attended and supported the beloved annual event!Thank you, sponsors:BLUE JEAN HERO
Bank of America
Wayne Paglieri
Stop & Shop
Manny & Mila Teixeira Foundation Inc.DENIM DIAMOND
JPMorgan Chase & Co.DUNGAREE IDOL
Luing Family Foundation
Polly and Terry O'Toole
Roby and Josh Weinreich
Josh Weston
Wilf Family FoundationsBOOT CUT SAVIOR
Dottie Litwin-Brief and Donald Brief
Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation
Frances Burns and Richard S. Nitzberg
Patty and Chris Perry/Broadridge
PNC
PrudentialBELL BOTTOM BENEFACTOR
Alma DeMetropolis
D'Maris & Joseph Dempsey and Melanie & Alan Levitan
ESM Ferolie Group/ Beacon United Brokers
Pamela and Andrew Federbusch
Jill and Cameron Gateman
Goya Foods
Mazars
New York Giants
Peerless Beverage Company
Pfizer
PSEG
Eileen and Les Quick
Wakefern Food Corp.

At Thursday night's Blue Jean Ball, our partners in disaster and pandemic relief, our supporters from communities throughout New Jersey, and our... fellow anti-hunger advocates celebrated the unprecedented commitment to service and humanity that's taken place over the last 14 months. It was an evening where we made a difference, united, together.

Because of the generosity of sponsors, honorees, performers, and nearly 400 attendees, we raised over $1.3 million for CFBNJ's mission during this time when it's needed most. THANK YOU to all who attended and supported the beloved annual event!

Thank you, sponsors:

BLUE JEAN HERO
Bank of America
Wayne Paglieri
Stop & Shop
Manny & Mila Teixeira Foundation Inc.

DENIM DIAMOND
JPMorgan Chase & Co.

DUNGAREE IDOL
Luing Family Foundation
Polly and Terry O'Toole
Roby and Josh Weinreich
Josh Weston
Wilf Family Foundations

BOOT CUT SAVIOR
Dottie Litwin-Brief and Donald Brief
Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation
Frances Burns and Richard S. Nitzberg
Patty and Chris Perry/Broadridge
PNC
Prudential

BELL BOTTOM BENEFACTOR
Alma DeMetropolis
D'Maris & Joseph Dempsey and Melanie & Alan Levitan
ESM Ferolie Group/ Beacon United Brokers
Pamela and Andrew Federbusch
Jill and Cameron Gateman
Goya Foods
Mazars
New York Giants
Peerless Beverage Company
Pfizer
PSEG
Eileen and Les Quick
Wakefern Food Corp.

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For kids like Kaylen, getting the nutrition that they need has been more difficult than ever during the pandemic. That's where Family Packs and the generous donors who support them, like #CandSGrocers, come in! Together, we're nourishing children and families in need. Thank you!

For kids like Kaylen, getting the nutrition that they need has been more difficult than ever during the pandemic. That's where Family Packs and ...the generous donors who support them, like #CandSGrocers, come in! Together, we're nourishing children and families in need. Thank you!

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The Community FoodBank of New Jersey

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Kids like Kaylen often rely on school breakfasts and lunches and visits to CFBNJ's Kids Cafes after class as their only dependable sources of food for the week, but during the pandemic, getting the nutrition that they need has been more difficult than ever. That's where Family Packs and the generous donors who support them, like C&S Wholesale Grocers, come in! Together, we're nourishing children and families in need. Thank you!

Kids like Kaylen often rely on school breakfasts and lunches and visits to CFBNJ's Kids Cafes after class as their only dependable sources of ...food for the week, but during the pandemic, getting the nutrition that they need has been more difficult than ever. That's where Family Packs and the generous donors who support them, like C&S Wholesale Grocers, come in! Together, we're nourishing children and families in need. Thank you!

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As CFBNJ continues its response to historic need in NJ, @FeedingAmerica is and has always been our most essential partner. And they've given us not just one, but multiple grants. The two most recent ones alone were enough for more than 2.1 million nutritious meals! #WeAreThere

As CFBNJ continues its response to historic need in NJ, @FeedingAmerica is and has always been our most essential partner. And they've given us ...not just one, but multiple grants. The two most recent ones alone were enough for more than 2.1 million nutritious meals! #WeAreThere

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The Community FoodBank of New Jersey

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As CFBNJ continues its response to historic need in New Jersey, Feeding America is and has always been our most essential partner in providing more food than ever before and educating the public on hunger. And they've given us not just one, but multiple grants to support our critical work. The two most recent ones alone were enough for more than 2.1 million nutritious meals! #WeAreThere

As CFBNJ continues its response to historic need in New Jersey, Feeding America is and has always been our most essential partner in providing more ...food than ever before and educating the public on hunger. And they've given us not just one, but multiple grants to support our critical work. The two most recent ones alone were enough for more than 2.1 million nutritious meals! #WeAreThere

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Carlos M. Rodriguez

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I'm excited to serve as a panelist for @NJCUniversity's Hunger Summit on Monday 5/18, representing @CFBNJ at this important statewide symposium alongside two hunger heroes whom I greatly admire, @SpeakerCoughlin & @AdeleHLaTourett. @HungerFreeNJ

I'm excited to serve as a panelist for @NJCUniversity's Hunger Summit on Monday 5/18, representing @CFBNJ at this important statewide ...symposium alongside two hunger heroes whom I greatly admire, @SpeakerCoughlin & @AdeleHLaTourett. @HungerFreeNJ

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Comm. FoodBank of NJ

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Your gift before midnight on 5/15 will be TRIPLED, giving hope to children and families this spring. Make a gift now! #FoodHelpHope https://www.cfbnj.org/#0521triplematchorganic

Your gift before midnight on 5/15 will be TRIPLED, giving hope to children and families this spring. Make a gift now! #FoodHelpHope ...https://www.cfbnj.org/#0521triplematchorganic

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The Community FoodBank of New Jersey

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Your gift before midnight 5/15 will be tripled! Please make a gift now to give hope to our hungry neighbors this spring. #FoodHelpHope Give here: https://www.cfbnj.org/#0521triplematchorganic

Your gift before midnight 5/15 will be tripled! Please make a gift now to give hope to our hungry neighbors this spring. #FoodHelpHope Give here: ...https://www.cfbnj.org/#0521triplematchorganic

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