White House proposal threatens SNAP assistance to children, families, elderly The New Jersey Federation of Food Banks and Hunger Free New Jersey strongly oppose the Trump Administration's proposed changes to SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) which, if implemented, would take away food assistance from an Learn More
On January 23, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey held an emergency food distribution outside of Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport to assist the airport's federal workers, many of whom were forced to work without pay during the government shutdown. FoodBank staff and Learn More
The government shutdown, poised to become the longest one in U.S. history, has left approximately 800,000 federal workers in financial limbo. More than 5,000 of these employees live in New Jersey. Many have continued to work without pay, while others stay at home waiting for a Learn More
By Carlos M. Rodriguez, President & CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey Originally published on NJ.com Opinion Despite unemployment at its lowest rate in recent history, the U.S. -- and New Jersey in particular -- is struggling financially. New Jerseyans are struggling in part because the Learn More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is excited to announce the launch of its new Period Initiative, in partnership with the National Diaper Bank Network! The project aims to distribute feminine hygiene products, or period supplies, to assist low-income, homeless, and sheltered women and girls Learn More
FoodBank Friends, We deeply appreciate that our donors recognize a tax deduction is only one benefit of giving and derive incredible satisfaction from helping food-insecure families. Thank you for your commitment to the FoodBank’s mission to eliminate hunger in New Jersey. In light of the recent Tax Learn More
The House, which passed its budget resolution through committee in July, is expected to vote on the House budget resolution this Thursday, October 5. This budget could force deep cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) that would make it harder for families to Learn More
Have you ever had your car’s gas light come on? You panic and try to find the nearest gas station. Without fuel, you won’t reach your destination. The same goes for 42 million Americans, including nearly 1 million New Jerseyans, who struggle with hunger. Food Learn More
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