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 Packathon
Bake For Good
Blue Jean Ball
Souperbowl Saturday
Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon

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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

CFBNJ Responds to Government Shutdown and Prepares for Increased Need 1366 768 CFBNJ
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CFBNJ Responds to Government Shutdown and Prepares for Increased Need

As of Wednesday, October 1, the federal government is officially shut down. Lawmakers in Congress were unable to reach an agreement on either new legislation to fund the government or a temporary extension of current funding, known as a continuing resolution. Without action by the September 30 deadline, the government has now entered a shutdown,…

Kids Cafe Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Diana & Ilona 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Kids Cafe Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Diana & Ilona

Diana Sohnle and Ilona Seibert have been volunteering at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) since March 2019, dedicating their Monday mornings to packaging food that nourishes children through the Kids Cafe program. After many years working for large companies, they were both looking for a meaningful way to give back in retirement.  …

Statement: CFBNJ Disappointed by SNAP Cuts Passed by Congress 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Statement: CFBNJ Disappointed by SNAP Cuts Passed by Congress

CFBNJ is deeply disappointed that Congress has passed a historic, nearly $200 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the largest reduction to the program in its history. This devastating legislation will reduce or eliminate benefits for millions of vulnerable seniors, veterans, working families, people with disabilities, and so many others. It…

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Raises More than $1.6 Million at its 2025 Blue Jean Ball 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Community FoodBank of New Jersey Raises More than $1.6 Million at its 2025 Blue Jean Ball

Milestone 50th anniversary celebration honors New Jersey hunger relief champions  HILLSIDE, NJ – June 13, 2025   On Thursday, June 12, approximately 400 guests attended the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s (CFBNJ) annual Blue Jean Ball at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. This year’s gala marked the culmination of CFBNJ’s 50th anniversary year…

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Three Things You Can Do to Help Save SNAP

Last week, the House of Representatives voted to advance its budget reconciliation bill that includes $300 billion in cuts to SNAP and completely eliminates funding for SNAP-Ed nutrition education. At a time when millions of families are struggling to keep up with rising costs, these cuts would increase hunger and hardship, putting healthy food further…

Statement from New Jersey Food Banks on Proposed Cuts to SNAP in House Reconciliation Bill 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Statement from New Jersey Food Banks on Proposed Cuts to SNAP in House Reconciliation Bill

Statement from Elizabeth McCarthy, President & CEO, Community FoodBank of New Jersey; Fred Wasiak, President & CEO, Food Bank of South Jersey; Triada Stampas, President & CEO, Fulfill; Bernie Flynn, CEO, Mercer Street Friends; and Mark Valli, CEO, Norwescap As the leaders of New Jersey’s five Feeding America food banks, we have seen up close…

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Meet Our Neighbors Who Receive SNAP

Millions rely on SNAP to put food on the table, but their stories often go untold. Get to know a few of our neighbors who receive benefits, and learn more about the challenges they face and why SNAP is so critical. Meet Laurie Laurie built her career in the food and beverage industry around serving…

Neighbor Spotlight: Meet Sally 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Neighbor Spotlight: Meet Sally

Act Now to Protect SNAP Throughout her remarkable life, Sally built a distinguished career as an artist while raising two children on her own. Her talent and passion for sculpture took her to Philadelphia, New York City, San Francisco, and even Italy on a Fulbright grant for a year when her kids were small. Now…

Neighbor Spotlight: Meet Germania 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Neighbor Spotlight: Meet Germania

Act Now to Protect SNAP As the New Year rings in with January’s arrival, the off-season begins in Atlantic City. For many hotel housekeepers like Germania, this means fewer hours at work – until Memorial Day, she’ll work four days a week instead of five. Making minimum wage isn’t easy, and with a full day’s…

Neighbor Spotlight: Meet Anny 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Neighbor Spotlight: Meet Anny

Act Now to Protect SNAP For Anny and her family, SNAP isn’t just assistance; it’s survival. Anny works in a school cafeteria and her husband is a line cook. Every day, they serve food to others for a living, yet at home, making sure their own family has enough to eat can be a challenge.…

Food Insecurity in New Jersey: A Dramatic Rise Since the Pandemic 1280 550 CFBNJ
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Food Insecurity in New Jersey: A Dramatic Rise Since the Pandemic

New data from Feeding America reveals a troubling reality: nearly 1.1 million people in New Jersey are food insecure — a staggering 65% increase since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Among them are more than 270,000 children, as child food insecurity has soared by 54%. These figures come from Map the Meal Gap,…

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