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.
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.
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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The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is proud to lead the way in a statewide program that provides locally produced fruits, vegetables, dairy, and proteins to hungry New Jerseyans.…
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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
