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 Snap Food Assistance

Apply for Snap Food Assistance

Get free help applying for SNAP and accessing the benefits available to you and your family.

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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

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Attend a CFBNJ event to show your support and meet other like-minded supporters.

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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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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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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.

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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

Our Locations

We have locations in Hillside and Egg Harbor Township, each with their own events and volunteering opportunities.

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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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Blog

Featured Stories

Volunteer Appreciation Month: Meet James 2560 1707 CFBNJ
Highlights Volunteers

Volunteer Appreciation Month: Meet James

James Marshmon, Director of Student Development and Campus Life at Berkeley College, has been bringing students to volunteer at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey every semester since November of 2021. After a group of his students expressed their desire to give back to the community, James knew that volunteering at CFBNJ was the perfect…

CFBNJ Distributes Its One Billionth Meal 1280 550 CFBNJ
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CFBNJ Distributes Its One Billionth Meal

State’s largest food bank acknowledges outpouring of need and support, sets sights on increasing food access HILLSIDE, NJ – January 11, 2024 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), the state’s largest food bank, announced today that it recently surpassed the one billion meal mark for meals distributed to neighbors in need across its 15-county…

From the Heart: Team Member Spotlight 1280 550 CFBNJ
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From the Heart: Team Member Spotlight

A note from Elizabeth McCarthy, President and CEO of CFBNJ Recently I spent the morning with Keith Owens, who allowed me to tag along on his driving route and ask a million questions. Many of our partners know Keith, since he has worked at CFBNJ for 13 years! First Stop: Solid Rock Baptist Church. We…

Can You Donate Reusable Shopping Bags? 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Can You Donate Reusable Shopping Bags?

On May 4th, the Single Use Plastic Bag Ban took effect. This legislation prohibits the distribution of single use plastic bags in the state of New Jersey. Food assistance organizations, like the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and our network partners (food pantries, soup kitchens, and more), have a 6-month extension until November 6th to…

Veggie Burrito Bowl Recipe 1280 550 CFBNJ
Healthy Recipes

Veggie Burrito Bowl Recipe

Have you ever heard the phrase, eat the rainbow? Every single food item contains its very own specific nutrients vital to our health and remembering to eat the rainbow everyday can be one of the simplest ways to ensure we are getting the full spectrum of health benefits. In this month’s Cooking for a Cause recipe, we are sharing a colorful and nutrient-dense bowl that we hope will inspire you to incorporate more fresh foods into your diet. Feel free to get creative and add in more of your favorite ingredients.

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Launches New Reusable Bag Donation Program 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Community FoodBank of New Jersey Launches New Reusable Bag Donation Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nicole Williams, Communications & Public Relations Manager nwilliams@cfbnj.org / 732-798-5213 COMMUNITY FOODBANK OF NEW JERSEY LAUNCHES NEW REUSABLE BAG DONATION PROGRAM State’s largest anti-hunger, anti-poverty organization prepares local nonprofits to cease use of plastic and paper bags HILLSIDE, NJ—May 4, 2022 Today as New Jersey’s single-use plastic and paper bag ban…

10 Fundraising Event Ideas for Supporting CFBNJ 1280 550 CFBNJ
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10 Fundraising Event Ideas for Supporting CFBNJ

Today, more than 725,000 people in New Jersey, including 175,000 children, still face hunger. At CFBNJ, we work to provide sustainable solutions through our anti-hunger and anti-poverty programs. If you’re interested in joining us in the fight against hunger, consider hosting a CFBNJ fundraising event today. Don’t know where to start? We’re here to help.…

Night of 300,000 Meals Raises Funds for South Jersey Neighbors in Need 1280 550 CFBNJ
Press Releases

Night of 300,000 Meals Raises Funds for South Jersey Neighbors in Need

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nicole Williams, Communications & Public Relations Manager nwilliams@cfbnj.org / 732-798-5213 NIGHT OF 300,000 MEALS RAISES FUNDS FOR SOUTH JERSEY NEIGHBORS IN NEED Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s annual South Jersey fundraiser returns with fine food, fun spirits, and live music EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ—May 2, 2022 On Thursday, April 28, the…

Walmart and Community FoodBank of New Jersey Tackle Hunger, Healthier Living in Garden State 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Walmart and Community FoodBank of New Jersey Tackle Hunger, Healthier Living in Garden State

Contacts: Michael Cherenson for Walmart (mcherenson@successcomgroup.com/973.919.6228) Nicole Williams for Community FoodBank of New Jersey (nwilliams@cfbnj.org/ 732-798-5213) Walmart and Community FoodBank of New Jersey tackle hunger, healthier living in Garden State Free events mark inaugural visit of Walmart’s Mobile Wellness trailer HILLSIDE, NJ—April 28, 2022 As part of its nearly 20-year relationship with the Community FoodBank…

Community Partner Spotlight: Meet Miss Aquino 1280 550 CFBNJ
Agency Spotlight

Community Partner Spotlight: Meet Miss Aquino

Argetina Aquino is the Parent Liaison at First Avenue School in Newark. Affectionately called Miss Aquino by parents and kids alike, she has administered CFBNJ’s Family Pack program at the school for nearly two years. Miss Aquino notes that the program has improved the health and well-being of students while building community among the parents…

Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad 1280 550 CFBNJ
Healthy Recipes

Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad

Looking for a quick and easy recipe? Try out our Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad. Made with simple and whole ingredients, this salad is a light delicious staple.

Community FoodBank of New Jersey and Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Confer Grant Awards to 15 Organizations Providing Food Assistance in Atlantic City 1280 550 CFBNJ
Press Releases

Community FoodBank of New Jersey and Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Confer Grant Awards to 15 Organizations Providing Food Assistance in Atlantic City

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nicole Williams, Communications & Public Relations Manager nwilliams@cfbnj.org / 732-798-5213 COMMUNITY FOODBANK OF NEW JERSEY AND CASINO REINVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CONFER GRANT AWARDS TO 15 ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING FOOD ASSISTANCE IN ATLANTIC CITY Nearly $500,000 will provide critical funding in a city hard-hit by the pandemic EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ—April 19, 2022…

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