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…

    Take Action: Urge New Jersey Senators to Oppose the Current Farm Bill 1366 768 CFBNJ
    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…

    A Day in the Life on Capitol Hill 1366 768 CFBNJ
    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…

    Corporate Partner Spotlight: United Airlines 1280 550 CFBNJ
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    Corporate Partner Spotlight: United Airlines

    CFBNJ is grateful to have United Airlines as a dedicated corporate partner – a global airline making a local impact. Since 2013, United has made a variety of contributions, from financial donations to hands-on volunteering and more. They’ve funded key programs, like Workforce Development and CFBNJ’s Recovery Challenge initiative, helping us to adapt in times…

    In Your Neighborhood: Growing Healthy Pantries Initiative Grants 1280 550 CFBNJ
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    In Your Neighborhood: Growing Healthy Pantries Initiative Grants

    New Jersey’s five food banks have awarded grants to 17 local food assistance organizations through the collaborative Growing Healthy Pantries initiative. Each organization received up to $20,000 to support choice-focused projects, such as transitioning from pre-packed groceries to full client-choice shopping models, outfitting mobile pantries with shelving and refrigeration, and bridging language barriers with technology…

    Fewer Benefits, More Barriers: What SNAP Changes Mean for New Jersey Families 1280 550 CFBNJ
    Advocacy General News

    Fewer Benefits, More Barriers: What SNAP Changes Mean for New Jersey Families

    Despite urgent warnings from hunger-relief advocates, economists, and frontline organizations like food banks and pantries, Congress has passed historic disinvestment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), creating new barriers to accessing critical food benefits. The impact of this legislation could be devastating – worsening food insecurity, destabilizing working families, and overloading a food assistance…

    Born to Run Turns 50 — Helps Feed New Jersey 1366 768 CFBNJ
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    Born to Run Turns 50 — Helps Feed New Jersey

    When photographer Eric Meola thinks about the 50th anniversary of Born to Run, one thing comes to mind: magic. “You know, I like to believe that it’s a magical thing that it’s the 50th anniversary for the FoodBank as well as for Born to Run,” he said. “There’s something symbiotic going on there — it’s…

    NJ Food Banks’ Statement on Changes to SNAP 1280 550 CFBNJ
    Advocacy News

    NJ Food Banks’ Statement on Changes to SNAP

    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 At a time when so many of our neighbors are already struggling to afford their basic…

    Kids Cafe Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Diana & Ilona 1280 550 CFBNJ
    Get Involved Real Stories

    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.  …

    Neighbor Spotlight: Meet Mona 1280 550 CFBNJ
    General Neighbor Stories Real Stories

    Neighbor Spotlight: Meet Mona

    Grandmother of five Mona recently visited CFBNJ’s Community Assistance Pantry in Egg Harbor Township for the first time – but it wasn’t her first time receiving help from the FoodBank. She’s been to CFBNJ’s mobile pantry before, and both programs have made a real difference. “Coming to the pantry saves money because grocery prices are…

    Neighbor Spotlight: Meet Laurie 1280 550 CFBNJ
    General Neighbor Stories Real Stories

    Neighbor Spotlight: Meet Laurie

    Laurie has spent her entire life around food. Starting as a dishwasher at just 12 years old, she worked her way through nearly every job in the food and beverage industry – host, waitress, manager, cook, bartender, and even wedding caterer. After decades on her feet became too much, she retired and now lives with…

    Learn About the Far-Reaching Effects of Federal SNAP Changes 1280 550 CFBNJ
    Advocacy News

    Learn About the Far-Reaching Effects of Federal SNAP Changes

    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. These articles by CFBNJ team members from across the organization detail some of the consequences — even the hidden ones — that will result…

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