Note: This post is out of date. We encourage readers to head over to another page to see up-to-date hunger statistics. By Laura Sodano Beausoleil As Hunger Action Coordinator at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, 1 in 5 is a statistic that I talk about often. But Learn More
On March 14, our Advocacy Director Diane Riley was recognized for her work in the fight against hunger and poverty. She was among 10 advocates at the Women’s History Month ceremony held at the State House in Trenton. Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle presented Riley with Learn More
With our latest Food Service Training Academy underway, students are learning culinary skills and we’re learning about them. One of our students, Danielle, said she’s ready for what this part of her journey has in store. In her 50s, Danielle has experienced the good and the Learn More
“Food stamps are not a hand out,” New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak said. “They’re a hand up.” That opinion was echoed by all at a news conference on March 9, where Sen. Lesniak announced new job programs aimed at helping the state’s most vulnerable. When Gov. Learn More
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” 11-year-old Kyle told us. He knows that missing breakfast would leave him hungry until his 11:05 am school lunch. That’s why providing breakfast at schools is so important. March 7th through 11th is National School Breakfast Week, a Learn More
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is proud to have the partnership of the Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation, which is helping to feed hungry children in New Jersey with a grant for the FoodBank’s Family Pack Program. In this program, which we operate Learn More
March is National Nutrition Month®, a campaign that focuses on the importance of making healthy food choices. When it comes to feeding our hungry neighbors, we at the Community FoodBank are working all the time to distribute more nutritious food. It’s important for everyone, especially Learn More
CFBNJ’s mission is to spread FOOD, HELP and HOPE among struggling New Jerseyans year-round. That means we’re making sure our neighbors don’t go hungry 366 days this year. On Feb. 29, how do you plan to spend your extra 24 hours? The FoodBank has some ideas for how to use Learn More
The FoodBank returned to the statehouse on Wednesday, Feb. 10, to discuss cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, including the removal of waivers for the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents rule. The press conference, initiated by Senate President Stephen Sweeney, addressed the need for immediate action Learn More
Our annual Chance Auction — an afternoon with great prizes and delicious food — is Sunday, April 10, from 1 to 5 pm. Join the fun and help New Jersey’s hungry at the same time! With only 300 seats at our venue – The Carriage House Learn More