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

    Chick DiAmbrosio, Former Board Member

    Chick DiAmbrosio, Former Board Member 1280 550 CFBNJ

    For Chick DiAmbrosio, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey is more than just an organization; it’s a second home, a place where he found purpose and community. Chick’s journey to…

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    New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy

    New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy 1280 550 CFBNJ

    For 50 years, CFBNJ has supported countless families in need with food for nutritious meals. But we can’t address the root causes of hunger without government advocates, like Governor Phil…

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    Daryl Walker, Production Manager

    Daryl Walker, Production Manager 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Daryl Walker grew up in a tough environment in New Brunswick, where he faced the challenges of living in a home marked by substance abuse and financial hardship. “I grew…

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    New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin

    New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin 1280 550 CFBNJ

    New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin fondly reflects on his relationship with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) and his commitment to addressing hunger, a cause he has championed…

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    Wendy Lazarus, Former Board Member & Women Fighting Hunger Founding Member

    Wendy Lazarus, Former Board Member & Women Fighting Hunger Founding Member 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Wendy Lazarus’s journey with CFBNJ began during her tenure at Pfizer, where her role in community relations connected her with the organization. “I worked in community relations and public affairs…

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    Faye Kuhn, Retired Director of Volunteer Services

    Faye Kuhn, Retired Director of Volunteer Services 1280 550 CFBNJ

    By Chiara Coddington Faye Kuhn’s job at the FoodBank was the third job of her life. She originally started out in real estate development but left after a while to…

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    Robert Bildner, Former CFBNJ Board Chair

    Robert Bildner, Former CFBNJ Board Chair 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Robert Bildner met Kathleen DiChiara early in the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s history, shortly after it moved from the back of her station wagon to its first building in…

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    Lois Bennett, Founder/Director, Feeding Hands

    Lois Bennett, Founder/Director, Feeding Hands 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Lois Bennett never imagined she would end up running one of the largest food pantries in New Jersey. But looking back now, it makes perfect sense. Her journey started with…

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    David Goldstein, Former CFBNJ Vice President of Operations

    David Goldstein, Former CFBNJ Vice President of Operations 1280 550 CFBNJ

    David Goldstein’s career spans over 46 years and has taken him from corporate roles at UPS to leadership positions in food banks across multiple states, including his work at CFBNJ.…

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    Alan Levitan, Former CFBNJ Board Member

    Alan Levitan, Former CFBNJ Board Member 1280 550 CFBNJ

    For Alan Levitan, 27 years on CFBNJ’s Board of Directors was more than a professional role. It was a commitment to tackling food insecurity and helping children, two causes that…

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