Argetina Aquino is the Parent Liaison at First Avenue School in Newark. Affectionately called Miss Aquino by parents and kids alike, she has administered CFBNJ's Family Pack program at the school for nearly two years. Miss Aquino notes that the program has improved the health Learn More
CFBNJ’s Food Sourcing team is responsible for procuring the food that we distribute to our neighbors in need through donations, purchases, and government programs. We partner with supermarkets, corporations, distributors, farms, manufacturers, wholesalers, transportation companies, and non-supermarket retailers – just to name a few. Beginning this Learn More
There are countless ways to make significant and lasting contributions to the charities you care about - time, resources, a helping hand. Options are endless, and all serve different functions and purposes at CFBNJ. Why Should I Donate Money to CFBNJ? Which way to help is the Learn More
Food insecurity is defined as the lack of consistent access to nutritious food, due to insufficient funds and resources. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds that 38 million people, including 12 million children, are food insecure in America- with at least 60 million Learn More
New Jersey is home to hundreds of food pantries and five food banks, three of which (including the Community FoodBank of New Jersey) are members of Feeding America’s national network. The question becomes - if there are only five food banks but hundreds of food Learn More
Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is the largest anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization in the state. We serve 11 counties, provide food for millions of meals, help New Jersey residents apply for SNAP benefits, and more. However, we're not exactly a food pantry open to Learn More