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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    50th Anniversary

    Donna Vecere, Cooper Levenson/Let Us Eat – Please

    Donna Vecere, Cooper Levenson/Let Us Eat – Please 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Each year, Donna Vecere plays a pivotal role in the success of Captain’s Table, the signature fundraising event for Let Us Eat – Please.   “Overall, it makes for a night…

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    Chuck Salzman, CFBNJ Board Member, Peerless Beverage Company

    Chuck Salzman, CFBNJ Board Member, Peerless Beverage Company 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Chuck Salzman is all about giving back to the community – both personally and professionally. He’s the current President of Peerless Beverage Company, which has been a CFBNJ corporate partner…

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    Marc Cinque, Premio Foods

    Marc Cinque, Premio Foods 1280 550 CFBNJ

    For Marc Cinque, President of Premio Foods, the journey with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) started with an unexpected visit: “A woman came to one of our factories…

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    Karen Meleta, Wakefern Food Corporation

    Karen Meleta, Wakefern Food Corporation 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Karen Meleta, Chief Communications Officer for Wakefern Food Corporation, has spent over 25 years in corporate communications and philanthropy, with a deep commitment to helping others. Her connection to the…

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    Mark Donovan, Founder & Executive Director, Denver Basic Income Project

    Mark Donovan, Founder & Executive Director, Denver Basic Income Project 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Mark Donovan has spent his career looking for ways to challenge traditional systems and create meaningful change. From his early days in business to his work in the nonprofit sector,…

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    Maisha Moore and Eric Scheffler, CRDA

    Maisha Moore and Eric Scheffler, CRDA 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Maisha Moore and Eric Sheffler have deep ties to the Atlantic City community and have worked to address food insecurity through their roles at the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA).  …

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    Frank Ruiz, Director of Operations, Center for Food Action

    Frank Ruiz, Director of Operations, Center for Food Action 1280 550 CFBNJ

    For the past eight years, Frank Ruiz has been a cornerstone of support for those in need in Bergen and Passaic Counties through his role at the Center for Food…

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    Ken Calemmo, Cooper Levenson/Let Us Eat – Please

    Ken Calemmo, Cooper Levenson/Let Us Eat – Please 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Ken Calemmo Jr. has spent more than 35 years at the Atlantic City law firm Cooper Levenson, where he’s found strong alignment with his own personal values.  “I have a…

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    Laura Sodano Beausoleil, Retired Hunger Action Coordinator

    Laura Sodano Beausoleil, Retired Hunger Action Coordinator 1280 550 CFBNJ

    By Chiara Coddington Laura Sodano Beausoleil originally didn’t know what a food bank was. The first time she heard the words was at a Bruce Springsteen concert from Bruce himself,…

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    Linda Loria, Donor Services Coordinator

    Linda Loria, Donor Services Coordinator 1280 550 CFBNJ

    For Linda Loria, making a difference has always been her guiding principle. After spending over 30 years in corporate roles, she was looking for something more meaningful, and she found…

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