Wakefern Food Corporation, a retailer-owned cooperative that includes ShopRite supermarkets in New Jersey, is a major partner of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Year-round, individual ShopRite stores contribute Partners in Caring funds to the FoodBank and its member hunger-fighting charities, and Wakefern recently made Learn More
By Mary Faddoul Walking through the doors of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey two weeks ago, I did not really know what to expect. Before joining the team as communications specialist, I knew about CFBNJ’s emphasis on “FOOD, HELP and HOPE,” but I was unsure about Learn More
Community FoodBank of New Jersey is very proud to have just received Charity Navigator’s top 4-star rating for the seventh year in a row. Earning the highest possible rating for so many consecutive years is something that’s achieved by only 2% of organizations. It’s an Learn More
The American Academy of Pediatrics, an influential nationwide organization of 64,000 pediatric professionals, is stepping up its efforts to help the 15 million children in this country who are hungry. In New Jersey alone, hunger affects 1 in 5 kids — nearly 400,000. And, according to Learn More
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey thanks Walmart for its generous support to help us fight hunger in New Jersey.Walmart grants have helped the FoodBank provide cold storage equipment to 28 of its member agencies, and have supported our SNAP Outreach Program and the Food Learn More
You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind food event running from October 15th through December 3rd, featuring the best food in Atlantic City. 50 Bites is a great way to try restaurants and sample dishes, all while helping benefit CFBNJ’s Southern Branch. For all the details, Learn More
Recently, Feeding America has been asking a good question about this country, one that deserves a good answer: How can 48 million people face hunger when 70 billion pounds of food go to waste? Now, at least a partial solution is in the works. In September, the Learn More
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey applauds Morgan Stanley, a company that rolls up its sleeves and works alongside us in helping to fight hunger and poverty. Morgan Stanley employees—individually and in teams—provide more than 1,500 hours of volunteer service to the FoodBank annually. Through a Learn More
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey applauds Premio Foods, the maker of fine sausage and a familiar name not only in the meat case of the grocery store but at the check-out counter, too. Premio is the state sponsor of Check-Out Hunger, the annual fundraiser Learn More
Despite all the talk of economic recovery and job growth, new numbers drive home the fact that hunger and poverty in New Jersey, and across America, remain stubbornly high, and a harsh reality for millions of people. The U.S. Department of Agriculture just released its annual report on Learn More
