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
    National School Meal Program

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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.

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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

    Enhancing Produce Sourcing and Sharing: A Statewide Collaboration 1366 768 CFBNJ
    General Highlights News Real Stories

    Enhancing Produce Sourcing and Sharing: A Statewide Collaboration

    On a recent spring day — a bright but chilly start to the 2026 planting season — representatives from organizations across New Jersey gathered at America’s Grow-a-Row’s Pittstown farm to celebrate a successful first year of a partnership dedicated to expanding access to fresh produce for neighbors in need. The farm is one of four…

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    Advocacy Get Involved Highlights

    Take Action: Urge New Jersey Senators to Oppose the Current Farm Bill

    CFBNJ is deeply disappointed that the House of Representatives has passed a Farm Bill that fails to roll back the $187 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts included in H.R. 1 (the “One Big Beautiful Bill”). While some changes were made during negotiations, the bill still raises serious concerns for food banks and…

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    Advocacy General Highlights

    A Day in the Life on Capitol Hill

    by Adele LaTourette, CFBNJ AVP of Policy & Advocacy Recently I had the opportunity to take the fight against hunger to Capitol Hill as part of Feeding America’s annual Food Bank Fly-In. I joined colleagues from the Food Bank of South Jersey and Fulfill to meet with members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation, including the…

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    General Nutrition

    Empowering New Jerseyans with Cultural Food

    Food is most meaningful when it reflects who we are and where we come from. That’s why at CFBNJ, our work goes beyond providing basic staples to include cultural food options that honor the rich diversity of our neighbors and help them to observe traditions with dignity.   Every culture and religion has its own culinary traditions, and our Food Sourcing team ensures CFBNJ’s shelves reflect that by…

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    Corporate Partners General

    Corporate Partner Spotlight: The Casino Association of New Jersey

    The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) is an important partner in CFBNJ’s work to help our neighbors access the food that best meets their needs — including traditional holiday favorites. In November, they provided 1,200 turkeys to help families in need enjoy Thanksgiving meals.   The donation was part of the Casinos United Against Hunger campaign, a year-long effort to support CFBNJ’s mission in honor of our 50th anniversary. All…

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    Agency Spotlight General

    In Your Neighborhood: Jewish Family Service

    Jewish Family Service in Elizabeth is a long-time CFBNJ community partner that’s more than just a source of meals – it’s also a lifeline that honors tradition. The pantry serves about 2,000 families per month, providing essential support to a diverse community of Jewish, Latino, Haitian, and other neighbors in need.   “When people come from other countries, they don’t…

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    Healthy Recipes

    Southern-Style Collard Greens & Cornbread

    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.

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    General In the News

    6ABC Action News: Unique Food Locker

    Partner Spotlight: Lineage 1366 768 CFBNJ
    Corporate Partners General Volunteers

    Partner Spotlight: Lineage

    Lineage helps power CFBNJ’s mission, not only with funding and food, but behind-the-scenes logistical support — from freezer space to volunteer hours — putting their expertise to work to keep meals moving where they’re needed most. Last year alone, they volunteered in our warehouse at seven different events, including five shifts during this year’s 24-Hour…

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    Advocacy Get Involved Highlights News

    What SNAP Changes Mean for NJ Families

    More New Jersey families are facing growing uncertainty. Deep cuts to federal food programs and the ongoing government shutdown mean even more of our neighbors will struggle to put food on the table. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey remains committed to nourishing communities, advocating for solutions, and empowering families — but the need is…

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    Agency Spotlight General News

    Fueling Access, Building Capacity: New Vehicles on the Road for Our Partners

    Thanks to CFBNJ’s 2025 Network Investment Grants: Fueling Access, Building Capacity, made possible by support from the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate and the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, twenty of our community partners are now driving brand-new vans dedicated to the fight against hunger! These vehicles will expand transportation capacity, helping…

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