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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    Advocacy

    The ripple effects you don’t see: How SNAP cuts will strain every community resource

    The ripple effects you don’t see: How SNAP cuts will strain every community resource 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Danielle McNair, Assistant Director, Partner Experience As Assistant Director of Partner Experience at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, I work with 21 high-impact community organizations across New Jersey –…

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    SNAP cuts would impact critical programs and harm working families

    SNAP cuts would impact critical programs and harm working families 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Robert Abbamondi, Assistant Director, Neighbor Impact As Assistant Director of Neighbor Impact at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, I work directly with families across South Jersey who depend on…

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    What’s really in the budget’s SNAP changes – and why every New Jersey resident should pay attention

    What’s really in the budget’s SNAP changes – and why every New Jersey resident should pay attention 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Adele LaTourette, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy As Assistant Vice President of Policy & Advocacy at CFBNJ, I spend my days translating complex policy into real impact for our…

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    Three Things You Can Do to Help Save SNAP

    Three Things You Can Do to Help Save SNAP 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Last week, the House of Representatives voted to advance its budget reconciliation bill that includes $300 billion in cuts to SNAP and completely eliminates funding for SNAP-Ed nutrition education. At…

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    Statement from New Jersey Food Banks on Proposed Cuts to SNAP in House Reconciliation Bill

    Statement from New Jersey Food Banks on Proposed Cuts to SNAP in House Reconciliation Bill 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Statement from Elizabeth McCarthy, President & CEO, Community FoodBank of New Jersey; Fred Wasiak, President & CEO, Food Bank of South Jersey; Triada Stampas, President & CEO, Fulfill; Bernie Flynn,…

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    Meet Our Neighbors Who Receive SNAP

    Meet Our Neighbors Who Receive SNAP 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Millions rely on SNAP to put food on the table, but their stories often go untold. Get to know a few of our neighbors who receive benefits, and learn more…

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    Food Insecurity in New Jersey: A Dramatic Rise Since the Pandemic

    Food Insecurity in New Jersey: A Dramatic Rise Since the Pandemic 1280 550 CFBNJ

    New data from Feeding America reveals a troubling reality: nearly 1.1 million people in New Jersey are food insecure — a staggering 65% increase since the height of the COVID-19…

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    Advocate to Protect SNAP and Food Assistance Programs

    Advocate to Protect SNAP and Food Assistance Programs 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Advocate Today Advocacy for Change: Together, We Can Make a Difference At the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, our mission goes beyond just distributing food to feed families for today.…

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    Memorial Day, SNAP and the Farm Bill

    Memorial Day, SNAP and the Farm Bill 1280 550 CFBNJ

    by Adele LaTourette, Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy What does one have to do with the others? On the day that we commemorate the service and sacrifice of those…

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    Make Your Voice Heard in the Fight Against Hunger

    Make Your Voice Heard in the Fight Against Hunger 1280 550 CFBNJ

    At CFBNJ, a central point of our mission is partnering with government officials and coalitions to affect long-term change and champion transformative legislation. Today is National Voter Registration Day! This…

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