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

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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.

24-Hour Pack-a-Thon
Blue Jean Ball

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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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Blog

Featured Stories

Lois Bennett, Founder/Director, Feeding Hands 1280 550 CFBNJ
50th Anniversary Highlights

Lois Bennett, Founder/Director, Feeding Hands

Lois Bennett never imagined she would end up running one of the largest food pantries in New Jersey. But looking back now, it makes perfect sense. Her journey started with a deep understanding of struggle. “Two of my three kids were born with a genetic condition that was supposed to kill them before they left…

David Goldstein, Former CFBNJ Vice President of Operations 1280 550 CFBNJ
50th Anniversary Highlights

David Goldstein, Former CFBNJ Vice President of Operations

David Goldstein’s career spans over 46 years and has taken him from corporate roles at UPS to leadership positions in food banks across multiple states, including his work at CFBNJ. From when he joined CFBNJ in November 2018 until he left in early 2025, David’s vast experience helped elevate the organization’s operations. David’s passion for…

Advocate to Protect SNAP and Food Assistance Programs 1280 550 CFBNJ
Advocacy Get Involved Highlights

Advocate to Protect SNAP and Food Assistance Programs

Advocate Today Advocacy for Change: Together, We Can Make a Difference At the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, our mission goes beyond just distributing food to feed families for today. We’re also dedicated to addressing the root causes of food insecurity through advocacy, policy change, and community empowerment. The road to ending hunger is not…

Lois Bennett, Founder/Director, Feeding Hands 1280 550 CFBNJ
50th Anniversary Highlights

Lois Bennett, Founder/Director, Feeding Hands

Lois Bennett never imagined she would end up running one of the largest food pantries in New Jersey. But looking back now, it makes perfect sense. Her journey started with a deep understanding of struggle. “Two of my three kids were born with a genetic condition that was supposed to kill them before they left…

David Goldstein, Former CFBNJ Vice President of Operations 1280 550 CFBNJ
50th Anniversary Highlights

David Goldstein, Former CFBNJ Vice President of Operations

David Goldstein’s career spans over 46 years and has taken him from corporate roles at UPS to leadership positions in food banks across multiple states, including his work at CFBNJ. From when he joined CFBNJ in November 2018 until he left in early 2025, David’s vast experience helped elevate the organization’s operations. David’s passion for…

Advocate to Protect SNAP and Food Assistance Programs 1280 550 CFBNJ
Advocacy Get Involved Highlights

Advocate to Protect SNAP and Food Assistance Programs

Advocate Today Advocacy for Change: Together, We Can Make a Difference At the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, our mission goes beyond just distributing food to feed families for today. We’re also dedicated to addressing the root causes of food insecurity through advocacy, policy change, and community empowerment. The road to ending hunger is not…

Stovetop Oxtails Recipe 1280 550 CFBNJ
Healthy Recipes

Stovetop Oxtails Recipe

In honor of Black History Month, join CFBNJ Production Manager Daryl Walker to learn how to make oxtail, a traditional dish of rich cultural significance. This delicious meal is a tribute to heritage and community, bringing people together through the joy of cooking and sharing.

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Appoints New Chief Development Officer 1280 550 CFBNJ
Press Releases

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Appoints New Chief Development Officer

Michelle Karem to lead fundraising at the state’s largest anti-hunger, anti-poverty organization  HILLSIDE, NJ — January 8, 2025 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is pleased to announce that it has selected Michelle Karem as its new Chief Development Officer as of January 6.   “We are so excited to have Michelle leading CFBNJ’s fundraising…

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Partners with DoorDash’s Project DASH to Reach Food Insecure Seniors in Atlantic City 1280 550 CFBNJ
Press Releases

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Partners with DoorDash’s Project DASH to Reach Food Insecure Seniors in Atlantic City

New initiative made possible through funding from the NJEDA’s Atlantic City Food Security Grant Program HILLSIDE, NJ — December 4, 2024 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), the state’s largest anti-hunger, anti-poverty organization, announced today that it was selected to receive nearly $500,000 from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority through the Atlantic City…

Corporate Partner Spotlight: Spencer’s & Spirit Halloween 1280 550 CFBNJ
Corporate Partners

Corporate Partner Spotlight: Spencer’s & Spirit Halloween

Spencer’s & Spirit Halloween has been an invaluable partner in our mission to address food insecurity and provide essential support to families in need, especially in South Jersey, where they are headquartered. Their dedication goes beyond financial contributions, extending to impactful volunteer work, product donations, and in-kind support that touches every aspect of our organization. …

Neighbor Spotlight: Meet Brenda 1280 550 CFBNJ
Food Service Training Academy Real Stories

Neighbor Spotlight: Meet Brenda

Brenda Lucas began her educational journey at Berkeley College, where she graduated with a degree in business in 2015. With dreams of opening her own restaurant, she then enrolled in CFBNJ’s Food Service Training Academy to bring her business smarts and culinary skills together.   “It was really challenging,” Brenda emphasized. “It was like going through…

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Hosts Ninth Annual Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon to Support Communities in Need 1280 550 CFBNJ
Press Releases

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Hosts Ninth Annual Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon to Support Communities in Need

Beloved annual event raises awareness and funds for hunger-relief, featuring Melissa Clark  HILLSIDE, NJ — November 5, 2024 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) hosted its Ninth Annual Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon on Wednesday, October 30 at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park and the Linwood Country Club in Linwood to support CFBNJ’s…

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