Though Atlantic City's casinos have struggled with the economic effects of COVID-19, our friends at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa have remained steadfast in their support of CFBNJ's mission, even during the pandemic. When casinos were forced to shut down in early 2020, Borgata donated 35,000 Learn More
Curtis has been working in CFBNJ's Hillside warehouse for more than 10 years, doing everything from sweeping the floors, to working the front dock, to food selection. Now, he's a manager. He oversees everything from when it comes in at the dock to when it Learn More
Founded in 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Food Brigade provides prepared meals, as well as fresh and packaged foods, to neighbors in need in Bergen County. The organization is a relatively new CFBNJ community partner and a grant recipient through our Learn More
Servings: 2-3
Nutrition Facts: Buckwheat is a rich whole grain food. It keeps the heart healthy and provides the body with essential dietary fiber.
To ensure a diet is “heart healthy,” it is recommended to consume 7 to 8 servings of rich whole grains (whole grain wheat,...
Servings: 12
Cooking Time: Prep: 40 mins / Bake: 35 mins 350°F / Stand: 10 minsJust as rich — and twice as nutritious — as traditional lasagna, this veggie-packed version has only 322 calories per serving. We swapped veggies for red meat but kept all the...
There are countless ways to make significant and lasting contributions to the charities you care about - time, resources, a helping hand. Options are endless, and all serve different functions and purposes at CFBNJ. Why Should I Donate Money to CFBNJ? Which way to help is the Learn More
Servings: 4
Cooking Time: Start to Finish: 20 mins
Enjoy a light supper with this simple meal that’s loaded with protein and veggies — you’ll feel satisfied even with smaller portions. And you’ll definitely save money over dinner at a Mexican hot spot. Budget dinner price: $2.05 per...
Food insecurity is defined as the lack of consistent access to nutritious food, due to insufficient funds and resources. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds that 38 million people, including 12 million children, are food insecure in America- with at least 60 million Learn More
Jose worked long hours for decades in a factory until he recently retired. When his wife passed away several years ago, he began living with his sister, but her income as a worker in the local box factory and his social security check aren’t enough Learn More
Looking for an extra Thanksgiving dish? You can never, we mean NEVER, go wrong with sweet potatoes! This holiday season, enjoy our simple yet hearty Thanksgiving sweet potato recipe that the whole family will enjoy. Learn More