Hurricane Harvey has finally moved on from Texas, and floodwaters are receding across Houston. However, the challenges caused by this disaster are far from over. As water levels drop, the storm’s wreckage has become even more visible. Additionally, communities across southwestern Louisiana are now experiencing Learn More
The Trump Administration released a budget proposal that threatens the food assistance programs struggling Americans rely on to put food on the table for their families. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps families make ends meet by stretching their grocery budgets. Sometimes called “food stamps,” Learn More
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey aims to help people across the state who struggle to put food on the table for their families. Our hunger-fighting partners are the cornerstone of the work we do every day. Wakefern Food Corp plays a major role in our efforts Learn More
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company partners with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to help end child hunger in the state. In addition to donating food and funds, as well as volunteering at the FoodBank, Stop & Shop supported a recent campaign. Stop & Shop Learn More
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is fortunate to have the partnership of C&S Wholesale Grocers, the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the United States. C&S, which is headquartered in New Hampshire and has operations in Edison, N.J., donates food and funds to support Learn More
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company partners with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey in several ways—as a donor of food, funds and of volunteer labor. Many Stop & Shop supermarkets in North Jersey participate in the FoodBank’s Retail Gleaning Program, allowing the FoodBank to Learn More
On March 14, our Advocacy Director Diane Riley was recognized for her work in the fight against hunger and poverty. She was among 10 advocates at the Women’s History Month ceremony held at the State House in Trenton. Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle presented Riley with Learn More
“Food stamps are not a hand out,” New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak said. “They’re a hand up.” That opinion was echoed by all at a news conference on March 9, where Sen. Lesniak announced new job programs aimed at helping the state’s most vulnerable. When Gov. Learn More
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey applauds The Albertsons Companies, corporate parent of Acme and Safeway in New Jersey. These grocery retailers donated more than 1 million pounds of food to CFBNJ during 2015, through the Retail Gleaning Program and food drives. Through The Albertsons Companies Learn More
The FoodBank returned to the statehouse on Wednesday, Feb. 10, to discuss cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, including the removal of waivers for the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents rule. The press conference, initiated by Senate President Stephen Sweeney, addressed the need for immediate action Learn More