Carolyn’s interest in food security began at a young age, as she watched her mother provide meals in her community. She explains that though she hadn’t known that people were experiencing food insecurity until then, she has since had a strong desire to help provide Learn More
Beron Jewish Older Adult Services (Beron-JOAS), part of the Rosin Senior Center in Atlantic City, has been serving seniors since 1977. Beron-JOAS is a CFBNJ community partner and a Network Investment grant recipient. To add to its existing food assistance services, which include a soup Learn More
Happy National Nutrition Month! As always, at The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), we understand and address hunger as a health issue. The cheapest and most convenient food items are oftentimes the unhealthiest and detrimental to the health of our hungry neighbors. That's why CFBNJ directly Learn More
At 61 years old, Raymond is trying to stay spry – and positive. “I’ve got arthritis in both my knees,” he said. “But I try to work out when I can.” After facing homelessness, Raymond recently moved into his own place – with a small gym in Learn More
Daryl Walker is home when he’s at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. “This is where I started, and it felt good to come back,” he said recently, while standing in the food bank’s production kitchen. “This is my home.” Daryl is the FoodBank's Production Manager, supervising Learn More
Fourteen years ago, Vesta Godwin Clark stood across the street from the St. James Social Service Corp. food pantry in Newark – watching as fire engulfed the second floor. Vesta – the executive director – had made sure her staff got out safely. And now she Learn More
Spend Valentine’s Day with CFBNJ! Whether you’re looking to extend some love to the community or cruising the web for ideas to celebrate with your partner, we’ve got you covered. Here are a few ways to celebrate Valentine's Day while helping your community! Valentine's Day Ideas Learn More
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey, a member of Feeding America, is the largest foodbank in New Jersey. The CFBNJ mission is to fight hunger and poverty in New Jersey by assisting those in need and seeking long-term solutions. Last year, we distributed enough food Learn More
As volunteers and monthly donors, Wendell and Trish Scott are tremendous supporters of the fight against hunger. They first learned about CFBNJ through their church's volunteer program, which sends members out to do service projects at various organizations to get a better sense of the Learn More
The holidays are coming up and if you’re still looking for a last-minute, yet meaningful holiday gift for your loved ones, look no further! Here are a few thoughtful gifts you can give to your friends, family, and coworkers while still supporting The Community FoodBank Learn More