Cooking for a Cause: Spinach & Mushroom Quesadillas
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Spinach may play a role in the slowdown of the aging process, and help to maintain brain function....
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Volunteer Spotlight: Three Generations of Women Fighting Hunger
July 1, 2021
Suzanne, our Women Fighting Hunger Programs Co-Chair, was first introduced to CFBNJ by her mom, Joslin, a committed donor and faithful warehouse volunteer. When Suzanne’s daughter Lindley began ninth grade, they commenced a year of philanthropy – gathering monthly with friends to socialize while doing Learn More
Cooking for a Cause: Honey Lime Cilantro Shrimp
Did you know that shrimp is loaded with vitamins and minerals such as zinc, magnesium, and much more? Enjoy the weather and family outings this summer with a nutrient-dense seafood recipe that will have everyone’s mouths watering. It’s quick, easy, and light on the stomach,...
Community Partner Spotlight: Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
June 24, 2021
In response to heightened need in Atlantic City resulting from the pandemic’s effects on casinos and hospitality and tourism businesses, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) helped to fund biweekly contactless distributions of emergency meal kits and supplemental fresh produce to casino workers and Atlantic City residents. The eighteenth and last of these events was held in June 2021. “When you go to these Learn More
Celebrating Juneteenth with Food!
For over 150 years since 1865, when the last enslaved people learned of their freedom, Black American families, home cooks, chefs, and culinarians have celebrated Juneteenth with rich and diverse foods that tell the story of the perseverance of a people. Commemorate Juneteenth with a Learn More
Meet David
June 10, 2021
David was a table game dealer in an Atlantic City casino for ten years when he found out, without warning, that the casinos were going to close indefinitely due to the pandemic. “We had no idea how long we would be out of work,” he told us. Learn More
Cooking for a Cause: Vegetarian Chili
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Community Partner Spotlight: Boys and Girls Club of Passaic and Paterson
June 6, 2021
Part of a coalition of Passaic County organizations that provides residents with access to childcare, child welfare services, housing, mental health services, and food, the Boys & Girls Club of Passaic and Paterson is a crucial partner of CFBNJ. Over the course of the pandemic, they have distributed emergency meal kits Learn More
Corporate Partner Spotlight: JPMorgan Chase
June 1, 2021
For more than twenty years, JPMorgan Chase has been one of CFBNJ's most devoted corporate partners, giving funds and time that are essential to our operations. Recently, their support has been especially meaningful, as they've helped us to sustain elevated service levels throughout the pandemic. JPMorgan Learn More
Wellness Wednesday: Mother’s Day Special, Vegetarian Collard Greens
This Wellness Wednesday is a Mother's Day special! Join NJ SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator Victoria Galarza and CFBNJ Network Relations Director and mom of 2 Carlea Milton-Sturdivant as they make vegetarian collard greens and provide some helpful cooking tips along the way....