Free Food & Services

Free Food & Services

Find a food pantry near you and explore the free services that can help you and your family.

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Apply for Food Assistance

Apply for Food Assistance Programs

Get free help applying for Food Assistance Programs and accessing the benefits available to you and your family.

Apply For WIC 

Apply For SNAP

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Job Training

Job Training

Sign up for one of CFBNJ’s free job training programs that can prepare you for a career in the culinary or logistics industries.

 

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Healthy Recipes

Healthy Recipes

Healthy recipes, cooking videos, and tips are all here. Browse through the info provided by our Nutrition Education team to get the most out of your grocery budget without compromising on nutrition.

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Donate

Donate

Learn about all the ways to give a monetary gift, including recurring donations, planned gifts, tributes, and more to CFBNJ to lift up our neighbors.

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Volunteer

Volunteer

Explore the many opportunities to volunteer – whether that is packing food with your company, family, and friends at either our Hillside or Egg Harbor Township locations, distributing healthy food at one of our partners, or making phone calls from the comfort of your home.

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Advocate

Advocate

Take action to support our advocacy efforts that address the root causes of hunger and learn more about how CFBNJ collaborates with legislators.

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Fundraise

Fundraise

Coordinate a virtual or in-person fundraiser with friends, family, or coworkers.

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Donate Food & Goods

Donate Food & Goods

Over one-third of our food is donated by generous supporters like you. Set up a food or special product drive, join our retail food donation program, and more.

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Make a Corporate Donation

Make a Corporate Donation

Manufacturers, retailers, corporations, and small businesses can donate food, funds, and time.

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Events

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Attend a CFBNJ event to show your support and meet other like-minded supporters.

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Youth

Youth

Opportunities for youth engagement includes fundraising, food drives, and service days.

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Sign Up to Volunteer

Sign Up to Volunteer

Sign up to sort and pack food with your company, family, and friends at either our Hillside or Egg Harbor locations.

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Corporate Groups

Corporate Groups

Use your next company outing to give back to your community.

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Special Volunteer Programs

Special Volunteer Programs

View the opportunities available for regular volunteers to level up their participation at CFBNJ.

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Youth

Special Volunteer Programs

Opportunities for youth engagement includes fundraising, food drives, and service days.

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About Us

About Us

Discover how our journey began almost 50 years ago, and how we are committed to ending hunger in New Jersey.

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Our Programs

Learn about what we do to help our neighbors in need.

Learn about what we do to help our neighbors in need.

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How a FoodBank Works

How a FoodBank Works

Understand how food and hygiene supplies get from our two warehouses to your community.

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Leadership

Leadership

Meet our executive leadership team and Board of Directors.

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Annual Report & Financials

Annual Report & Financials

Get a clear picture of our finances, how our programs impact the community, and how it all ties together.

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Careers

Careers

Check out our career opportunities and don’t miss a chance to put your talents to work for a great purpose.

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News & Press

Keep up to date with the latest news about our work to end hunger.

Keep up to date with the latest news about our work to end hunger.

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Our Locations

Locations

We have locations in Hillside and Egg Harbor Township, each with their own events and volunteering opportunities.

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan

Explore the roadmap of the future of CFBNJ and how we plan on helping hungry neighbors going forward.

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General

Providing Critical Support for Emergencies

Providing Critical Support for Emergencies 1280 550 CFBNJ

Help Us Be Prepared Here at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, we will never forget when Hurricane Sandy struck our shores nearly seven years ago. Having already faced a…

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Faces of Hunger: Meet Sharon

Faces of Hunger: Meet Sharon 1280 550 CFBNJ

Help Neighbors Like Sharon Though Sharon lives alone and has a job, she struggles to put food on the table, especially since her work hours were cut back drastically. “Business…

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FoodBank Hosts Emergency Food Distribution for Federal Workers

FoodBank Hosts Emergency Food Distribution for Federal Workers 1280 550 CFBNJ

On January 23, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey held an emergency food distribution outside of Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport to assist the airport’s federal workers, many…

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Historic Government Shutdown Puts Thousands at Risk of Hunger

Historic Government Shutdown Puts Thousands at Risk of Hunger 1280 550 CFBNJ

The government shutdown, poised to become the longest one in U.S. history, has left approximately 800,000 federal workers in financial limbo. More than 5,000 of these employees live in New Jersey.…

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Giving Thanks in 2019!

Giving Thanks in 2019! 1280 550 CFBNJ

Our online year-end giving campaign just ended, and we’re excited to kick off 2019 with a huge thank you to all of the donors who supported it! With your generosity,…

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“I got my spunk and my creativity back again”

“I got my spunk and my creativity back again” 1280 550 CFBNJ

For many of our Food Service Training Academy students, the program offers a pathway to reenter the workforce after periods of unemployment. For Tahzia, it is both an opportunity to…

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Kale with Raisins

Kale with Raisins 1280 550 CFBNJ

Servings: 6

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

This “Kale with Raisins” recipe was created by the Jewish Family & Children’s Services. Making this recipe is a great way to get some MyPlate food groups into your meal. It provides vegetables, fruits and lean protein to a meal, all in this side salad option. By adding raisins to the kale, it makes a healthy way to add sweetness and make every bite delicious. Try this as a side dish to tonight’s dinner and everyone is sure to be asking for more!

Nutrition Analysis Per serving: 130 calories; 6g fat (0.5g saturated, 0g trans); 0mg cholesterol; 105mg sodium; 17g carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber; 0g sugar); 5g protein. Vitamin A 410%, Vitamin C 270%, Calcium 20%, Iron 15% Daily Value.

Cost Per serving: $0.99Yield: 6 servings Serving Size: 2 cups Total Time: 25 minutes

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Cabbage Soup

Cabbage Soup CFBNJ

This is one of the finalists in the CFBNJ 2015 #NationalNutritionMonth Associates’ Recipes Poll!

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Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread

Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread 1280 550 CFBNJ

Servings: 2 pound loaf (about 12 slices)

Cooking Time: 1 ½ hours

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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake 1280 550 CFBNJ

Servings: 1 enchilada bake serves 8

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Preparation tips:
Wash hands with soap before and after working with raw chicken.
Prepare ahead by doing steps 1 and 2 the day before you plan to serve. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Assemble, cook, and serve.

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