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
Egbert has come a long way in the last 17 months, and he’s only looking up from here. “About a year ago, I hit rock bottom,” he said. “I was using all my money for drugs, so I decided it was time to get help.” Homeless at Learn More
Though Cranford is often thought of as a wealthy town, Faith Baptist Church provides food for 100 to 120 food insecure neighbors there each month. Founded in November 2021 when pantry managers Jim, Al, and Pat saw the need created by the pandemic, the pantry 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
For many years, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon) has been a dedicated supporter of CFBNJ, volunteering and funding important hunger-relief initiatives. As a Visionary Impact Partner, Horizon has continuously stepped up to fight food insecurity and improve the health of our Learn More
Carolyn’s interest in food security began at a young age, as she watched her mother provide meals in her community. She explains that though she hadn’t known that people were experiencing food insecurity until then, she has since had a strong desire to help provide Learn More
Beron Jewish Older Adult Services (Beron-JOAS), part of the Rosin Senior Center in Atlantic City, has been serving seniors since 1977. Beron-JOAS is a CFBNJ community partner and a Network Investment grant recipient. To add to its existing food assistance services, which include a soup Learn More
Happy National Nutrition Month! As always, at The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), we understand and address hunger as a health issue. The cheapest and most convenient food items are oftentimes the unhealthiest and detrimental to the health of our hungry neighbors. That's why CFBNJ directly Learn More
At 61 years old, Raymond is trying to stay spry – and positive. “I’ve got arthritis in both my knees,” he said. “But I try to work out when I can.” After facing homelessness, Raymond recently moved into his own place – with a small gym in Learn More