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.

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…

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Urgently Calls for Action as Food Insecurity Spikes 1280 550 CFBNJ
Press Releases

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Urgently Calls for Action as Food Insecurity Spikes

USDA reports the highest levels of food insecurity in the U.S. in nearly a decade  HILLSIDE, NJ — September 10, 2024 According to a new report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the number of people living in food insecure households in the U.S. increased to 47 million in 2023, including nearly 14 million…

Farm Partner Spotlight: J&S Brothers Farm 1280 550 CFBNJ
Real Stories

Farm Partner Spotlight: J&S Brothers Farm

Jose Constantino was just 9 years old when he started his new life in the U.S. – and when he decided what he would do with it.   “I’ve always wanted to be a farmer,” he said.   Jose’s family lived on a farm when they first immigrated from Mexico. As kids, he and his brother Salvador…

Producer Partner Spotlight: Brothers Quality Halal Meat 1280 550 CFBNJ
Real Stories

Producer Partner Spotlight: Brothers Quality Halal Meat

When Gjebar Beqiri’s father came to the United States from Albania with dreams of building skyscrapers, he didn’t imagine that he would become the architect of a family business instead. It was 1986, and he and his brother saw a great need for accessible halal meat in their community.   “Back in my father’s village, he…

Farm Partner Spotlight: Ramblin Sol 1280 550 CFBNJ
Real Stories

Farm Partner Spotlight: Ramblin Sol

Hannah Conner and Joey Soto began pursuing their lifelong dream of growing and sharing fresh, healthy produce in 2019 by renting sections of other people’s farms. As first-generation farmers, they found it difficult to secure a plot of land to call their own.   But that changed three years ago when they moved to their permanent…

August is National Make a Will Month 1280 550 CFBNJ
Get Involved Real Stories

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
Get Involved Real Stories

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
Get Involved Real Stories

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
News Real Stories

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…

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