Valerie came to CFBNJ’s Food Service Training Academy (FSTA) to leave her past mistakes behind and become a baker. With a passion for art, she enjoys making pastries and also wants to learn how to create wedding cakes. “I’m trying to develop myself into a better Learn More
Quashiema, nicknamed Q by friends and family, is originally from Paterson and learned about CFBNJ’s Food Service Training Academy (FSTA) when her business was featured on the Paterson community business page. “I saw the Community FoodBank of New Jersey on there, too, and I got to Learn More
Egbert has come a long way in the last 17 months, and he’s only looking up from here. “About a year ago, I hit rock bottom,” he said. “I was using all my money for drugs, so I decided it was time to get help.” Homeless at Learn More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our network partners’ connection to the community gives voice to our neighbors’ needs. Learning more about our partner pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens through feedback loops helps us to understand what to prioritize and where to focus our resources. Take a look at the results Learn More
Though Cranford is often thought of as a wealthy town, Faith Baptist Church provides food for 100 to 120 food insecure neighbors there each month. Founded in November 2021 when pantry managers Jim, Al, and Pat saw the need created by the pandemic, the pantry Learn More