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

    Turkey Drive 2025
    Turkey Drive 2026 – November 21st & 22nd 1400 373 CFBNJ
    Highlights Turkey Drive

    Turkey Drive 2026 – November 21st & 22nd

    Turkey Drive Locations In New Jersey over 1.2 million people struggle with food insecurity. Help our hungry neighbors this Thanksgiving. Proudly supported by our Turkey Drive sponsors: Premio, Event Sponsor; CBS NY, North Jersey Media Partner; Lite 96.9, South Jersey Media Partner Click here to see Turkey Drive locations. If you can’t make it in…

    Taheem, WLTA Graduate May 2026
    Meet Taheem, Warehouse Logistics Training Academy Graduate 600 400 CFBNJ
    General Highlights Real Stories Warehouse Logistics Training Academy

    Meet Taheem, Warehouse Logistics Training Academy Graduate

    Taheem came to CFBNJ’s Warehouse Logistics Training Academy (WLTA) with a clear goal: to build a more stable future by getting into warehouse work. “I wanted to work in warehouses because I heard that that that’s where the money’s at,” he said with a laugh. But every time he applied for warehouse jobs, he ran…

    Enhancing Produce Sourcing and Sharing: A Statewide Collaboration 1366 768 CFBNJ
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    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…

    What’s really in the budget’s SNAP changes – and why every New Jersey resident should pay attention 1280 550 CFBNJ
    Advocacy News

    What’s really in the budget’s SNAP changes – and why every New Jersey resident should pay attention

    Adele LaTourette, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy As Assistant Vice President of Policy & Advocacy at CFBNJ, I spend my days translating complex policy into real impact for our communities. My work involves connecting with Congressional offices, coordinating with advocacy groups, and navigating the constantly shifting policy landscapes in Washington D.C. and New Jersey.…

    Feeding New Jersey Conference 2025 Unites Food Security Leaders 1280 550 CFBNJ
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    Feeding New Jersey Conference 2025 Unites Food Security Leaders

    The third annual Feeding New Jersey Conference, held on Tuesday, June 17th at Rutgers University’s Livingston Student Center, was a collaborative effort organized by New Jersey’s five major food banks: the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Food Bank of South Jersey, Fulfill, Mercer Street Friends, and NORWESCAP. The event brought together hundreds of food security…

    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…

    Three Things You Can Do to Help Save SNAP 1280 550 CFBNJ
    Advocacy Get Involved News

    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
    Advocacy Get Involved

    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…

    Meet Our Neighbors Who Receive SNAP 1280 550 CFBNJ
    Advocacy Get Involved Real Stories

    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
    Neighbor Stories Real Stories

    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
    Real Stories

    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…

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