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

Events

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

24-Hour Packathon
Blue Jean Ball
Souperbowl Saturday
Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon

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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.

Internships Available

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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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News

Fueling Access, Building Capacity: New Vehicles on the Road for Our Partners

Fueling Access, Building Capacity: New Vehicles on the Road for Our Partners 1280 550 CFBNJ

Thanks to CFBNJ’s 2025 Network Investment Grants: Fueling Access, Building Capacity, made possible by support from the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate and the New Jersey Department…

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In Your Neighborhood: Growing Healthy Pantries Initiative Grants

In Your Neighborhood: Growing Healthy Pantries Initiative Grants 1280 550 CFBNJ

New Jersey’s five food banks have awarded grants to 17 local food assistance organizations through the collaborative Growing Healthy Pantries initiative. Each organization received up to $20,000 to support choice-focused…

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Fewer Benefits, More Barriers: What SNAP Changes Mean for New Jersey Families

Fewer Benefits, More Barriers: What SNAP Changes Mean for New Jersey Families 1280 550 CFBNJ

Despite urgent warnings from hunger-relief advocates, economists, and frontline organizations like food banks and pantries, Congress has passed historic disinvestment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), creating new barriers…

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BINJE: National Nonprofit Day: Honoring 25 (From A-I)

BINJE: National Nonprofit Day: Honoring 25 (From A-I) 1280 550 CFBNJ

Jersey Proud: Community Food Bank of New Jersey serves its 1 billionth meal
Jan 11, 2024, 10:44pmUpdated on Jan 11, 2024
By: Matt Trapani and Kurt Siegelin

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The year was 1975 – Kathleen DiChiara did something that was very “Jersey Proud.” She started giving food to those in need out of the back of her station wagon.

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NJBIZ: Limited Springsteen ‘Born to Run’ poster to benefit CFBNJ

NJBIZ: Limited Springsteen ‘Born to Run’ poster to benefit CFBNJ 1280 550 CFBNJ

Jersey Proud: Community Food Bank of New Jersey serves its 1 billionth meal
Jan 11, 2024, 10:44pmUpdated on Jan 11, 2024
By: Matt Trapani and Kurt Siegelin

0:16
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0:49

The year was 1975 – Kathleen DiChiara did something that was very “Jersey Proud.” She started giving food to those in need out of the back of her station wagon.

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Born to Run Turns 50 — Helps Feed New Jersey

Born to Run Turns 50 — Helps Feed New Jersey 1366 768 CFBNJ

When photographer Eric Meola thinks about the 50th anniversary of Born to Run, one thing comes to mind: magic. “You know, I like to believe that it’s a magical thing…

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NJ Food Banks’ Statement on Changes to SNAP

NJ Food Banks’ Statement on Changes to SNAP 1280 550 CFBNJ

Statement from Elizabeth McCarthy, President & CEO, Community FoodBank of New Jersey; Fred Wasiak, President & CEO, Food Bank of South Jersey; Triada Stampas, President & CEO, Fulfill; Bernie Flynn,…

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Learn About the Far-Reaching Effects of Federal SNAP Changes

Learn About the Far-Reaching Effects of Federal SNAP Changes 1280 550 CFBNJ

CFBNJ is deeply disappointed that Congress has passed a historic, nearly $200 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the largest reduction to the program in its…

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Statement: CFBNJ Disappointed by SNAP Cuts Passed by Congress

Statement: CFBNJ Disappointed by SNAP Cuts Passed by Congress 1280 550 CFBNJ

CFBNJ is deeply disappointed that Congress has passed a historic, nearly $200 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the largest reduction to the program in its…

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What They’re Not Telling You About SNAP Changes

What They’re Not Telling You About SNAP Changes 1280 550 CFBNJ

Elizabeth McCarthy, President & CEO As leader of New Jersey’s largest anti-hunger, anti-poverty organization, I hear often from parents who are doing everything right — but still coming up short.…

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