Cooking For a Cause: Zesty Watermelon Salsa
The days are still long with the weather still warm. Make the most of the rest of summer with this zesty watermelon salsa, conjured up by our very own Chef Paul. Learn More
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What’s the Difference Between a Food Bank and a Food Pantry?
New Jersey is home to hundreds of food pantries and five food banks, three of which (including the Community FoodBank of New Jersey) are members of Feeding America’s national network. The question becomes - if there are only five food banks but hundreds of food Learn More
Cooking for a Cause: Potato Frittata
Servings: 6
Cooking Time: Prep: 25 mins / Cook: 10 mins / Bake: 18 mins 375°F
Thinly sliced potatoes form an impressive topper when you flip over this hearty frittata. Stocked with veggies and protein, this dish proves that eggs aren’t just for breakfast.Budget dinner price: $0.87...
Cooking for a Cause: Spinach & Mushroom Quesadillas
Did you know?
Spinach may play a role in the slowdown of the aging process, and help to maintain brain function....
Volunteer Spotlight: Three Generations of Women Fighting Hunger
July 1, 2021
Suzanne, our Women Fighting Hunger Programs Co-Chair, was first introduced to CFBNJ by her mom, Joslin, a committed donor and faithful warehouse volunteer. When Suzanne’s daughter Lindley began ninth grade, they commenced a year of philanthropy – gathering monthly with friends to socialize while doing Learn More
Cooking for a Cause: Honey Lime Cilantro Shrimp
Did you know that shrimp is loaded with vitamins and minerals such as zinc, magnesium, and much more? Enjoy the weather and family outings this summer with a nutrient-dense seafood recipe that will have everyone’s mouths watering. It’s quick, easy, and light on the stomach,...
Community Partner Spotlight: Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
June 24, 2021
In response to heightened need in Atlantic City resulting from the pandemic’s effects on casinos and hospitality and tourism businesses, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) helped to fund biweekly contactless distributions of emergency meal kits and supplemental fresh produce to casino workers and Atlantic City residents. The eighteenth and last of these events was held in June 2021. “When you go to these Learn More
Celebrating Juneteenth with Food!
For over 150 years since 1865, when the last enslaved people learned of their freedom, Black American families, home cooks, chefs, and culinarians have celebrated Juneteenth with rich and diverse foods that tell the story of the perseverance of a people. Commemorate Juneteenth with a Learn More
Meet David
June 10, 2021
David was a table game dealer in an Atlantic City casino for ten years when he found out, without warning, that the casinos were going to close indefinitely due to the pandemic. “We had no idea how long we would be out of work,” he told us. Learn More
Cooking for a Cause: Vegetarian Chili
Servings: 6
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