Free Food & Services

Free Food & Services

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

Summer Feeding Programs for Kids

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Apply for Snap Food Assistance

Apply for Snap Food Assistance

Get free help applying for SNAP and accessing the benefits available to you and your family.

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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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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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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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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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News

CFBNJ Statement: Last Week’s Supreme Court Rulings

CFBNJ Statement: Last Week’s Supreme Court Rulings 1280 550 CFBNJ

CFBNJ is committed to championing equity, diversity, and inclusion within our organization and for the communities we serve. Read our statement on the recent Supreme Court rulings. The recent Supreme…

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How to Organize a Food Drive

How to Organize a Food Drive 1280 550 CFBNJ

Food drives are a great way to bring the local community together to fight against hunger and collaborate toward a better future. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey serves over…

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Activities to Teach About Hunger

Activities to Teach About Hunger 1280 550 CFBNJ

In 2021, about 200,000 food insecure children residing in New Jersey, leaving 1 in 10 children sitting in a classroom left vulnerable to hunger. Additionally, children in South Jersey counties…

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How Does a FoodBank Work?

How Does a FoodBank Work? 150 150 CFBNJ

How Food Gets to Pantries, Soup Kitchens, and Shelters Our FoodBank is a complex storage and distribution system. It allows a river of food to flow efficiently through loading docks,…

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Civil Air Patrol Hits Incredible Volunteer Milestone

Civil Air Patrol Hits Incredible Volunteer Milestone 1280 550 CFBNJ

The Civil Air Patrol New Jersey Wing has been an integral part of our operations since COVID-19 took hold in March. They have been volunteering their time at the Community…

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CNN Newsroom: Food Banks See Surge in Demand as Supplies Run Low

CNN Newsroom: Food Banks See Surge in Demand as Supplies Run Low 1280 550 CFBNJ

In this time of unimaginable need, we are there for our neighbors across the state. Both our Hillside and Egg Harbor Township locations were featured on CNN last week in a 360 view of hunger, supply chain concerns, and food waste in New Jersey and nationwide.

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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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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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