Dining halls, overflowing trays and the “Freshman 15” might come to mind when thinking about college food. But for many students it’s the opposite. They are food insecure. A 2015 University of Wisconsin survey of 4,000 students at 10 community colleges across the U.S. found that students Learn More
At 8 am every Wednesday, Deacon Franklin Henderson greets the people who walk through the doors of the food pantry at Solid Rock Baptist Church in Irvington. It’s one of our more than 1,000 partner charities, receiving food from us to serve the people in the community. And Learn More
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company partners with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey in several ways—as a donor of food, funds and of volunteer labor. Many Stop & Shop supermarkets in North Jersey participate in the FoodBank’s Retail Gleaning Program, allowing the FoodBank to Learn More
Put a bad beat on hunger this summer while playing poker. Cabot Creamery Cooperative’s popular charity poker tournament returns to the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City on Friday, July 15. The tournament gets underway at 4 pm that day, and you can register online or Learn More
Our current Food Service Training Academy class is wrapping up, and students are busy preparing for what’s left before graduation on June 8. Rich, one of our FSTA students, enrolled in the program because of his interest in cooking. He’s learned a lot about working in the kitchen, Learn More
By Laura Sodano Beausoleil May 3 is National Teacher Appreciation Day. As Hunger Action Coordinator at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, I have the privilege of visiting schools and community groups, talking to people about hunger in the state, the impact of hunger in their local communities Learn More
While our Food Service Training Academy students learn to work in a busy commercial kitchen, they also learn a lot about themselves and their goals. Saleemah told us the FSTA is bringing her closer to her dream job, which is one that incorporates all the things Learn More
Older Americans Month is a time to focus on seniors by raising awareness about issues they face and recognizing their contributions. When discussing hunger in New Jersey, it’s important to realize that the senior population deals with food insecurity. Those 65 and older face financial difficulties Learn More
Our volunteers support hungry people in New Jersey in various ways. We have individuals and groups who visit our warehouse to sort food, pack supplemental senior boxes, prepare Kids Cafe meals and work in our thrift store. We also have volunteers who dedicate time offsite, including Learn More
The one thing our Food Service Training Academy students have in common is their passion for cooking. They have different stories. They have different experiences. They have different reasons for enrolling. For 28-year-old student Rasheed, he joined the Academy to gain a skill he can pass on Learn More