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
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