Marcellis took a big leap out of his comfort zone when he enrolled in CFBNJ’s Food Service Training Academy (FSTA). “Believe it or not, I’m not the best cook,” he admitted. “But I thought it would be an excellent opportunity to advance my skills.” Marcellis studied social Learn More
Valerie came to CFBNJ’s Food Service Training Academy (FSTA) to leave her past mistakes behind and become a baker. With a passion for art, she enjoys making pastries and also wants to learn how to create wedding cakes. “I’m trying to develop myself into a better Learn More
Quashiema, nicknamed Q by friends and family, is originally from Paterson and learned about CFBNJ’s Food Service Training Academy (FSTA) when her business was featured on the Paterson community business page. “I saw the Community FoodBank of New Jersey on there, too, and I got to Learn More
Daryl Walker is home when he’s at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. “This is where I started, and it felt good to come back,” he said recently, while standing in the food bank’s production kitchen. “This is my home.” Daryl is the FoodBank's Production Manager, supervising Learn More
Chef Paul and his team have been working tirelessly to produce thousands of low -sodium packaged meals each week for delivery to seniors in need. These meal kits contain a menu of five ready-to-eat meals to help them stay healthy throughout this crisis. Get an...
Dear Friend, As you focus on protecting yourself and your family during this unprecedented time, I know that you're also deeply concerned about the most vulnerable among us -- seniors isolated in their homes for fear of COVID-19. They are highly susceptible to the virus and at great risk Learn More
Donate Our friends at United Airlines are a consistent presence at the FoodBank, whether they're volunteering their time, funding FoodBank programs, or donating food or other needed items. Last summer, United made a generous $500,000 contribution to our Food Service Training Academy to help us reach more people in need Learn More
For many of our corporate partners, fighting hunger goes beyond simply writing a check. Our friends at Valley National Bank visit the FoodBank often, both as volunteers and in support of our Food Service Training Academy (FSTA), which they generously fund to help provide a better Learn More
For many of our Food Service Training Academy students, the program offers a pathway to reenter the workforce after periods of unemployment. For Tahzia, it is both an opportunity to get back to work, having spent months recovering from a serious injury, and a way Learn More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ivonne, 26, was looking for a way to support her family while doing what she loves when she enrolled in the Food Service Training Academy. One of seven kids to a single mom who’s sick and requires assistance, Ivonne serves as the family’s head of Learn More