By Laura Sodano Beausoleil May 3 is National Teacher Appreciation Day. As Hunger Action Coordinator at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, I have the privilege of visiting schools and community groups, talking to people about hunger in the state, the impact of hunger in their local communities Learn More
While our Food Service Training Academy students learn to work in a busy commercial kitchen, they also learn a lot about themselves and their goals. Saleemah told us the FSTA is bringing her closer to her dream job, which is one that incorporates all the things Learn More
Older Americans Month is a time to focus on seniors by raising awareness about issues they face and recognizing their contributions. When discussing hunger in New Jersey, it’s important to realize that the senior population deals with food insecurity. Those 65 and older face financial difficulties Learn More
Our volunteers support hungry people in New Jersey in various ways. We have individuals and groups who visit our warehouse to sort food, pack supplemental senior boxes, prepare Kids Cafe meals and work in our thrift store. We also have volunteers who dedicate time offsite, including Learn More
The one thing our Food Service Training Academy students have in common is their passion for cooking. They have different stories. They have different experiences. They have different reasons for enrolling. For 28-year-old student Rasheed, he joined the Academy to gain a skill he can pass on Learn More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Laura Sodano Beausoleil As Hunger Action Coordinator at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, I have the privilege of visiting schools and community groups, talking to people about hunger in the state, the impact of hunger in their local communities and how they can help. Learn More
Join the largest one-day food drive in America! Stamp Out Hunger 2016 will be Saturday, May 14th. Letter carriers in New Jersey — and across the country — will be collecting bags of non-perishables along their routes. All you need to do is leave your donation near Learn More
Our volunteers understand that food insecurity is an issue that 1.1 million New Jerseyans face. For some of them, that understanding comes from living with hunger. These volunteers were – or still are – clients, visiting our partner charities to enjoy a home-cooked meal and grab a Learn More
More than 50,000 volunteers walked through CFBNJ’s doors in the past year. Among them were newcomers, as well as familiar faces. Two of our longtime volunteers, Betsey and Carol, have dedicated time to the FoodBank for years. They have supported our mission in different ways – Learn More
This article was first published in The Huffington Post. By Julia Kathan One by one, they file out of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, offering a heartfelt thank you and a smile. We’ll be back soon, they say. These grateful people aren’t hungry clients of ours. They are Learn More