Free Food & Services

    Free Food & Services

    Find a food pantry near you and explore the free services that can help you and your family.

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    Apply for Food Assistance

    Apply for food assistance programs

    Get free help applying for food assistance programs and accessing the benefits available to you and your family.

    Apply For WIC 
    Apply For SNAP
    National School Meal Program

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    Job Training

    Job Training

    Sign up for one of CFBNJ’s free job training programs that can prepare you for a career in the culinary or logistics industries.

     

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    Healthy Recipes

    Healthy Recipes

    Healthy recipes, cooking videos, and tips are all here. Browse through the info provided by our Nutrition Education team to get the most out of your grocery budget without compromising on nutrition.

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    Donate

    Donate

    Learn about all the ways to give a monetary gift, including recurring donations, planned gifts, tributes, and more to CFBNJ to lift up our neighbors.

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    Volunteer

    Volunteer

    Explore the many opportunities to volunteer – whether that is packing food with your company, family, and friends at either our Hillside or Egg Harbor Township locations, distributing healthy food at one of our partners, or making phone calls from the comfort of your home.

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    Advocate

    Advocate

    Take action to support our advocacy efforts that address the root causes of hunger and learn more about how CFBNJ collaborates with legislators.

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    Fundraise

    Fundraise

    Coordinate a virtual or in-person fundraiser with friends, family, or coworkers.

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    Donate Food & Goods

    Donate Food & Goods

    Over one-third of our food is donated by generous supporters like you. Set up a food or special product drive, join our retail food donation program, and more.

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    Make a Corporate Donation

    Make a Corporate Donation

    Manufacturers, retailers, corporations, and small businesses can donate food, funds, and time.

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    Events

    Events

    Attend a CFBNJ event to show your support and meet other like-minded supporters.

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    Youth

    Youth

    Opportunities for youth engagement includes fundraising, food drives, and service days.

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    Sign Up to Volunteer

    Sign Up to Volunteer

    Sign up to sort and pack food with your company, family, and friends at either our Hillside or Egg Harbor locations.

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    Corporate Groups

    Corporate Groups

    Use your next company outing to give back to your community.

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    Special Volunteer Programs

    Special Volunteer Programs

    View the opportunities available for regular volunteers to level up their participation at CFBNJ.

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    Youth

    Special Volunteer Programs

    Opportunities for youth engagement includes fundraising, food drives, and service days.

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    About Us

    About Us

    Discover how our journey began almost 50 years ago, and how we are committed to ending hunger in New Jersey.

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    Our Programs

    Learn about what we do to help our neighbors in need.

    Learn about what we do to help our neighbors in need.

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    How a FoodBank Works

    How a FoodBank Works

    Understand how food and hygiene supplies get from our two warehouses to your community.

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    Leadership

    Leadership

    Meet our executive leadership team and Board of Directors.

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    Annual Report & Financials

    Annual Report & Financials

    Get a clear picture of our finances, how our programs impact the community, and how it all ties together.

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    Careers

    Careers

    Check out our career opportunities and don’t miss a chance to put your talents to work for a great purpose.

    Internships Available

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    News & Press

    Keep up to date with the latest news about our work to end hunger.

    Keep up to date with the latest news about our work to end hunger.

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    Our Locations

    Locations

    We have locations in Hillside and Egg Harbor Township, each with their own events and volunteering opportunities.

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    Strategic Plan

    Strategic Plan

    Explore the roadmap of the future of CFBNJ and how we plan on helping hungry neighbors going forward.

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    News

    How to Organize a Food Drive

    How to Organize a Food Drive 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Food drives are a great way to bring the local community together to fight against hunger and collaborate toward a better future. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey serves over…

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    Activities to Teach About Hunger

    Activities to Teach About Hunger 1280 550 CFBNJ

    In 2021, about 200,000 food insecure children residing in New Jersey, leaving 1 in 10 children sitting in a classroom left vulnerable to hunger. Additionally, children in South Jersey counties…

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    How Does a FoodBank Work?

    How Does a FoodBank Work? 150 150 CFBNJ

    How Food Gets to Pantries, Soup Kitchens, and Shelters Our FoodBank is a complex storage and distribution system. It allows a river of food to flow efficiently through loading docks,…

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    Civil Air Patrol Hits Incredible Volunteer Milestone

    Civil Air Patrol Hits Incredible Volunteer Milestone 1280 550 CFBNJ

    The Civil Air Patrol New Jersey Wing has been an integral part of our operations since COVID-19 took hold in March. They have been volunteering their time at the Community…

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    CNN Newsroom: Food Banks See Surge in Demand as Supplies Run Low

    CNN Newsroom: Food Banks See Surge in Demand as Supplies Run Low 1280 550 CFBNJ

    In this time of unimaginable need, we are there for our neighbors across the state. Both our Hillside and Egg Harbor Township locations were featured on CNN last week in a 360 view of hunger, supply chain concerns, and food waste in New Jersey and nationwide.

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    Faces of Hunger: Meet Sharon

    Faces of Hunger: Meet Sharon 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Help Neighbors Like Sharon Though Sharon lives alone and has a job, she struggles to put food on the table, especially since her work hours were cut back drastically. “Business…

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    Giving Thanks in 2019!

    Giving Thanks in 2019! 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Our online year-end giving campaign just ended, and we’re excited to kick off 2019 with a huge thank you to all of the donors who supported it! With your generosity,…

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    “I got my spunk and my creativity back again”

    “I got my spunk and my creativity back again” 1280 550 CFBNJ

    For many of our Food Service Training Academy students, the program offers a pathway to reenter the workforce after periods of unemployment. For Tahzia, it is both an opportunity to…

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    Kale with Raisins

    Kale with Raisins 1280 550 CFBNJ

    Servings: 6

    Cooking Time: 25 minutes

    This “Kale with Raisins” recipe was created by the Jewish Family & Children’s Services. Making this recipe is a great way to get some MyPlate food groups into your meal. It provides vegetables, fruits and lean protein to a meal, all in this side salad option. By adding raisins to the kale, it makes a healthy way to add sweetness and make every bite delicious. Try this as a side dish to tonight’s dinner and everyone is sure to be asking for more!

    Nutrition Analysis Per serving: 130 calories; 6g fat (0.5g saturated, 0g trans); 0mg cholesterol; 105mg sodium; 17g carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber; 0g sugar); 5g protein. Vitamin A 410%, Vitamin C 270%, Calcium 20%, Iron 15% Daily Value.

    Cost Per serving: $0.99Yield: 6 servings Serving Size: 2 cups Total Time: 25 minutes

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    Cabbage Soup

    Cabbage Soup CFBNJ

    This is one of the finalists in the CFBNJ 2015 #NationalNutritionMonth Associates’ Recipes Poll!

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