In June 2024, New Jersey will launch Summer EBT, a child nutrition program intended to reduce hunger and food insecurity for children during the summer when school is not in session. Most families will get these benefits automatically, but some parents will need to apply. The Learn More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We want to make sure that SNAP (formerly food stamps) participants and our partner agencies understand something very important about SNAP benefits and how to protect from scams. Here's what you need to know: SNAP Benefits Scam Details: Scammers are using a computer to call people who Learn More
Summer Meal Programs for Kids For hungry kids, the final bell of the school year signifies the loss of access to some of their most reliable sources of food - school breakfasts and lunches served daily, nutritious dinners provided at afterschool programs, and Family Packs distributed Learn More
In the coming months, members of the new Unity Health Partnership – a multisector collaborative effort to address the social determinants of health in Bergen County – will open the Unity Health Center in Garfield. The partnership includes the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), Learn More
September is Diaper Action Month- and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey is bringing awareness to the 1 in 3 families in America that struggle with diaper need. Faced with impossible choices, families will often forego other necessities such as rent, food, or utilities to Learn More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]New Jersey’s hungry neighbors come from all walks of life, all over the state. There are hundreds of thousands of people in our state are food-insecure, and as the largest anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization in New Jersey, it is our responsibility to meet them where Learn More
Hey Parents! Get ready for new food aid for your kids! As so many of our community’s children struggle to make ends meet during this pandemic, new food assistance will be provided in the coming months. Pandemic EBT — P-EBT for short — provides funds to help Learn More