Father English Emergency Food Pantry in Paterson, Passaic County has seen an exponential increase in the number of families turning to them for food assistance since COVID-19 struck—from about 5,000 per month before the pandemic to more than 22,000 per month. In addition to maintaining pantry operations Learn More
Grace Beyond Our Doors in Northfield, Atlantic County has remained open through hurricanes, snowstorms, and most recently, COVID-19, knowing that emergencies are when the community needs them most. “People are hurting. They’re looking for some relief. We’ve seen it through bad weather, and we’re seeing it now. Learn More
Children are among those most heavily impacted by the lasting effects of the pandemic, as food insecurity among kids has risen by a shocking 75%. As schools, after-school programs, and daycare centers have largely been closed, many children have been left without their most reliable sources of nutritious food. For this reason, CFBNJ’s main priorities during the pandemic included elevating our child Learn More
Despite the unprecedented health crisis and a drop in food donations, St. Cecilia Office of Concern Food Pantry in Englewood, a pantry that got its start in 1980, kept its doors open through the entire pandemic. “We’ve stayed open throughout the pandemic because we’ve got to feed the people,” said Donald, Food Pantry Director. “Most of us Learn More
Our 2020 turkey drive was incredibly successful! Thanks to the support of CFBNJ staff, volunteers, local agencies, corporate partners and community members, we collected... 2,583 Turkeys // 25,717 Pounds of Food Check out a quick highlight reel below. Didn't make it out to support the drive in-person? Learn More
Are you looking for a new dish to add to your table this holiday season? This easy-to-make brussel sprout recipe is a savory and healthy side that everyone will enjoy! Try it out, and follow CFBNJ on social for more recipes from our kitchen!...
Can't make it out to our Turkey Drive in person? Donate online to support our Virtual Turkey Drive. Help us ensure that every New Jersey family has what they need for a special Thanksgiving meal. Last year, we gathered nearly 44,000 pounds of food and about Learn More
On September 30, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) released a special report about the impact of COVID-19 on hunger in New Jersey. The report, titled “COVID-19’s Impact on Food Insecurity in New Jersey,” uses statistical projections from Feeding America to examine anticipated increases to food insecurity across the state in 2020 and to advance recommendations for...
Looking for a healthy fall dish? This spaghetti squash recipe is rich in nutrients and loaded with flavor using fresh seasonal ingredients. Try it out and let us know what you think, and follow CFBNJ on social for more recipes from our kitchen!...
During our 2020 fiscal year (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020), the Community FoodBank of New Jersey provided enough food to support more than 66 million nutritious meals. This is an incredible achievement, but there is still more work to be done. Due to Learn More