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.

Bake For Good
SOUPER Bowl Saturday
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

Neighbor Spotlight: Meet Brenda 1280 550 CFBNJ
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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…

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How to Use Donor Advised Funds to Support Local Nonprofits 1500 700 CFBNJ
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How to Use Donor Advised Funds to Support Local Nonprofits

At the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, we witness firsthand the difference that local nonprofits make every day. Whether it’s providing meals to families in need, supporting education initiatives, or ensuring access to vital community services, local organizations are the backbone of positive change. But how can you, as a donor, ensure your contributions make…

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Mourns the Passing of its Founder, Kathleen DiChiara 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Community FoodBank of New Jersey Mourns the Passing of its Founder, Kathleen DiChiara

State’s largest anti-hunger, anti-poverty organization honors a legacy of leadership and service  HILLSIDE, NJ — October 14, 2024 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) mourns the passing of its founder, Kathleen DiChiara, who gave hope to countless people as she dared to dream of a hunger-free Garden State. Kathleen was a resident of Summit,…

August is National Make a Will Month 1280 550 CFBNJ
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August is National Make a Will Month

August is National Make a Will Month. Estate planning is a way to pass the spirit of philanthropy on to your family while ensuring financial benefits, and CFBNJ’s Food • Help • Hope Legacy Society members help to guarantee the long-term success of our mission to end food insecurity in New Jersey. Meet three caring…

Food Help Hope Legacy Society Donor Spotlight: Meet Cynthia 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Food Help Hope Legacy Society Donor Spotlight: Meet Cynthia

Cynthia Wade, a recently retired teacher with a 35-year career, has chosen to include CFBNJ in her estate plan. Her story is a testament to the power of giving and the impact of dedicated educators who witness firsthand the effects of food insecurity on children. Mid-career, Cynthia took a break from teaching to work in…

Food Help Hope Legacy Society Donor Spotlight: Meet George & Jon 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Food Help Hope Legacy Society Donor Spotlight: Meet George & Jon

George Flanagan has devoted his entire life to helping others. A New Jersey native, he was born and raised in Elizabeth to a family that struggled to make ends meet. “I know what it’s like to go to work or school hungry with holes in your pants,” he said. “I think because we had so…

Statewide Program Provides Jersey Fresh Food for All 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Statewide Program Provides Jersey Fresh Food for All

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is proud to lead the way in a statewide program that provides locally produced fruits, vegetables, dairy, and proteins to hungry New Jerseyans. The Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement (LFPA) was signed by the NJDA and the USDA in November 2022, with CFBNJ serving as the program’s…

Feeding America Study Finds a 22% Increase in Food Insecurity in New Jersey 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Feeding America Study Finds a 22% Increase in Food Insecurity in New Jersey

People facing hunger need more money to be food secure. Amount reaches highest level in 20 years.  HILLSIDE, NJ — June 19, 2024 Nearly 1 million people in New Jersey are food insecure, a 22% increase over the previous year, according to Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Gap study. This includes more than 260,000…

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Produce And Protein Increase Neighbor Wellness 2560 1707 CFBNJ
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Produce And Protein Increase Neighbor Wellness

AS WE WORK TO PRIORITIZE NEIGHBORS’ WELLNESS, PRODUCE AND PROTEINS WILL BE OUR TOP PURCHASING PRIORITIES. One way that we’re securing more fresh food is through the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement (LFPA), for which CFBNJ now serves as the subrecipient agency through the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. We use funds from the…

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Healthy Pantries Preserve the Dignity of Choice 2560 1707 CFBNJ
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Healthy Pantries Preserve the Dignity of Choice

AT CFBNJ, IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT WHAT FOOD WE PROVIDE BUT ALSO HOW WE PROVIDE IT.  In 2023, CFBNJ’s on-site Community Assistance Pantry in Egg Harbor Township transitioned back to a choice model after years of providing bagged grab-and-go food as a safety measure due to the pandemic. Creating a shopping experience like that of a grocery store…

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Hosts Its Fourth and Most Successful Period Product Drive to Date 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Community FoodBank of New Jersey Hosts Its Fourth and Most Successful Period Product Drive to Date

State’s largest foodbank raises awareness and donations to address period poverty  HILLSIDE, NJ — June 11, 2024 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) recently concluded its annual month-long statewide campaign to gather period supplies for neighbors in need, which was spearheaded by the organization’s Women Fighting Hunger volunteers. During the month of May, the…

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