We have some great events and fundraisers in store this holiday season. These opportunities are simple ways for you to give back and have fun… Jersey Girls Food Tours: Sign yourself up for a culinary adventure that will benefit the FoodBank! Jersey Girls Food Tours Learn More
Food insecurity affects almost 340,000 New Jersey children. They look forward to the healthy meals they receive at school and after school at our Kids Cafes across the state. For many, the afternoon food we provide is the last meal they have to eat before going Learn More
In New Jersey, nearly one in five children faces hunger. This means that these kids don’t know where their next meal will come from — or if they will even have something to eat. This holiday season, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey launched a campaign Learn More
Every family has their own Thanksgiving traditions, but we all have one thing in common — we’re motivated to give back to make sure our hungry neighbors enjoy a holiday meal. At the FoodBank, we know this is true. We see it firsthand every day among Learn More
Tough choices. Food insecure people across New Jersey make them every day. One decision they regularly face is what quality of food to purchase. Processed foods tend to be more affordable and filling, but they lack the nutritional value of other foods, like fruits and vegetables. Learn More
The holiday season is quickly approaching and YOU can make a difference in the lives of our food insecure neighbors at our fun (and tasty) November events… Atlantic City Weekly’s 50 Bites+: Join this food journey that also helps feed New Jersey’s hungry families. Get Learn More
Students Change Hunger is underway! Students have started collecting food for the statewide competition — and some schools have even come by the FoodBank to weigh what they have so far. There’s still time to sign up for students to unite in the fight against Learn More
We’ve been keeping up with our Food Service Training Academy students, learning about their journeys and hearing about their plans. As it’s time for graduation, we spoke with Ayeannia and Adrian for a final update. Ayeannia faced many obstacles in her life, and she told us Learn More
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company partners with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to help end child hunger in the state. In addition to donating food and funds, as well as volunteering at the FoodBank, Stop & Shop supported a recent campaign. Stop & Shop Learn More
People face hunger year-round, and the FoodBank works to provide healthy food to hungry New Jerseyans every day — with your help. We have fun (and easy) ways to support our cause this fall. Check out our October events… Empty Bowls: When you paint a bowl Learn More