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
The Community FoodBank of New has benefited greatly from our long-term partnership with JP Morgan Chase. Because workforce development is a priority, the JPMorgan Chase Foundation provides generous financial grants to our Food Service Training Academy. JPMorgan Chase teams regularly volunteer at the FoodBank, and Learn More
Hunger is a symptom of lack of resources. While the recession may be over, the number of Americans still struggling with this basic need remains unchanged. Unemployment, low wages, and high housing costs have been identified as the major causes of hunger. The problem of hunger here is Learn More
Despite all the talk of economic recovery and job growth, new numbers drive home the fact that hunger in America remains stubbornly high, and a harsh reality for millions of people across the country. The U.S. Department of Agriculture just released its annual report on food Learn More
If you’re looking to get involved and help feed hungry neighbors with the holidays coming, we have the perfect way. Join us at CFBNJ’s Southern Branch in Egg Harbor Township on Saturday, October 24th, for Make a Difference Day. Volunteers will come together to pack Learn More
September is Hunger Action Month, and CFBNJ, along with Feeding America and food banks across the country, will take special steps to raise awareness about this crucial issue — and encourage people to help make an impact. More than 1.1 million people in New Jersey Learn More
International food giant Unilever, headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is a valued partner of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Unilever helps the FoodBank fight hunger and poverty through its financial grants, and teams of Unilever employees frequently volunteer at our warehouse headquarters in Hillside. Unilever Learn More
We are very happy to announce the selection of Debra Vizzi as our new President and Chief Executive Officer, following a nationwide search to replace retiring founder Kathleen DiChiara. Vizzi comes to CFBNJ from VIP Community Services, where she has served as its President since 2009, Learn More
by Diane Riley CFBNJ Director of Advocacy Hunger reached new heights during the economic downturn and unfortunately it remains stubbornly so. Unfortunately children have not been immune to the effects of this trend. Distressingly nearly 1 in 5 children in New Jersey are food insecure. Meaning they Learn More
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is proud to receive support from the Summit Area Public Foundation for our food distribution efforts in Summit, New Jersey. The Foundation provides philanthropic assistance to organizations working to meet the needs of the local community in the Summit Learn More
