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    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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    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

    Manufacturers, retailers, corporations, and small businesses can donate food, funds, and time.

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    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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    About Us

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    Discover how our journey began almost 50 years ago, and how we are committed to ending hunger in New Jersey.

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    Learn about what we do to help our neighbors in need.

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    How a FoodBank Works

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    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…

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

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    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…

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    Hunger Didn’t Sleep and Neither Did We!

    The fourth annual 24-Hour Pack-a-Thon was one for the books! From kick-off early Friday morning, through the night to Saturday, we were on a mission to tackle hunger head-on at the CFBNJ Hillside Warehouse – you all showed up and helped provide: 1,225 VOLUNTEER HOURS & 265,867 MEALS! Thank you to our Event Sponsors: PRESENTING…

    Community FoodBank of New Jersey to Host Night of 300,000 Meals for Hunger Relief in South Jersey 1280 550 CFBNJ
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    Community FoodBank of New Jersey to Host Night of 300,000 Meals for Hunger Relief in South Jersey

    State’s largest anti-hunger, anti-poverty organization will bring local chefs, businesses, and the South Jersey community together for an unforgettable evening EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – March 18, 2025 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is excited to announce that it will hold its 7th year of Night of 300,000 Meals, an evening of fine…

    Community FoodBank of New Jersey to Kick Off Volunteer Appreciation Month with Fourth Annual 24-Hour Pack-a-Thon 1280 550 CFBNJ
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    Community FoodBank of New Jersey to Kick Off Volunteer Appreciation Month with Fourth Annual 24-Hour Pack-a-Thon

    State’s largest food bank will host more than 600 volunteers for a full day of non-stop packing  Hillside, NJ — March 15, 2025 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) will host its Fourth Annual 24-Hour Pack-A-Thon from Friday April 4 at 9:00 AM until Saturday April 5 at 9:00 AM to kick off Volunteer…

    Advocate to Protect SNAP and Food Assistance Programs 1280 550 CFBNJ
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    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…

    Stovetop Oxtails Recipe 1280 550 CFBNJ
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    Stovetop Oxtails Recipe

    In honor of Black History Month, join CFBNJ Production Manager Daryl Walker to learn how to make oxtail, a traditional dish of rich cultural significance. This delicious meal is a tribute to heritage and community, bringing people together through the joy of cooking and sharing.

    Community FoodBank of New Jersey Appoints New Chief Development Officer 1280 550 CFBNJ
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    Community FoodBank of New Jersey Appoints New Chief Development Officer

    Michelle Karem to lead fundraising at the state’s largest anti-hunger, anti-poverty organization  HILLSIDE, NJ — January 8, 2025 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is pleased to announce that it has selected Michelle Karem as its new Chief Development Officer as of January 6.   “We are so excited to have Michelle leading CFBNJ’s fundraising…

    Community FoodBank of New Jersey Partners with DoorDash’s Project DASH to Reach Food Insecure Seniors in Atlantic City 1280 550 CFBNJ
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    Community FoodBank of New Jersey Partners with DoorDash’s Project DASH to Reach Food Insecure Seniors in Atlantic City

    New initiative made possible through funding from the NJEDA’s Atlantic City Food Security Grant Program HILLSIDE, NJ — December 4, 2024 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), the state’s largest anti-hunger, anti-poverty organization, announced today that it was selected to receive nearly $500,000 from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority through the Atlantic City…

    Corporate Partner Spotlight: Spencer’s & Spirit Halloween 1280 550 CFBNJ
    Corporate Partners

    Corporate Partner Spotlight: Spencer’s & Spirit Halloween

    Spencer’s & Spirit Halloween has been an invaluable partner in our mission to address food insecurity and provide essential support to families in need, especially in South Jersey, where they are headquartered. Their dedication goes beyond financial contributions, extending to impactful volunteer work, product donations, and in-kind support that touches every aspect of our organization. …

    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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