If you can't join us in person for this annual event, please consider an online donation to our Virtual Turkey Drive.Help us ensure that every New Jersey family has what they need for a special Thanksgiving meal in 2021. At last year's Turkey Drive, we Learn More
Most food found on the shelves of typical grocery stores are shelf-stable, non-perishable food items that can be donated to local food banks, but are these always the best choices for people facing hunger? Additionally, though SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) are critical Learn More
A home health aide dedicated to her job and her community, Adriana’s struggles began three years ago when she couldn’t afford diapers for her baby. For over ten years, she has been assisting the same person full-time, but with two daughters, ages 3 and 12, Learn More
Did you know that shrimp is loaded with vitamins and minerals such as zinc, magnesium, and much more? Enjoy the weather and family outings this summer with a nutrient-dense seafood recipe that will have everyone’s mouths watering. It’s quick, easy, and light on the stomach,...
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
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
Suzanne, our Women Fighting Hunger Programs Co-Chair, was first introduced to CFBNJ by her mom, Joslin, a committed donor and faithful warehouse volunteer. When Suzanne’s daughter Lindley began ninth grade, they commenced a year of philanthropy – gathering monthly with friends to socialize while doing Learn More
Did you know that shrimp is loaded with vitamins and minerals such as zinc, magnesium, and much more? Enjoy the weather and family outings this summer with a nutrient-dense seafood recipe that will have everyone’s mouths watering. It’s quick, easy, and light on the stomach,...
In response to heightened need in Atlantic City resulting from the pandemic’s effects on casinos and hospitality and tourism businesses, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) helped to fund biweekly contactless distributions of emergency meal kits and supplemental fresh produce to casino workers and Atlantic City residents. The eighteenth and last of these events was held in June 2021. “When you go to these Learn More
For over 150 years since 1865, when the last enslaved people learned of their freedom, Black American families, home cooks, chefs, and culinarians have celebrated Juneteenth with rich and diverse foods that tell the story of the perseverance of a people. Commemorate Juneteenth with a Learn More