Part of a coalition of Passaic County organizations that provides residents with access to childcare, child welfare services, housing, mental health services, and food, the Boys & Girls Club of Passaic and Paterson is a crucial partner of CFBNJ. Over the course of the pandemic, they have distributed emergency meal kits Learn More
For more than twenty years, JPMorgan Chase has been one of CFBNJ's most devoted corporate partners, giving funds and time that are essential to our operations. Recently, their support has been especially meaningful, as they've helped us to sustain elevated service levels throughout the pandemic. JPMorgan Learn More
This Wellness Wednesday is a Mother's Day special! Join NJ SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator Victoria Galarza and CFBNJ Network Relations Director and mom of 2 Carlea Milton-Sturdivant as they make vegetarian collard greens and provide some helpful cooking tips along the way....
Since the start of the pandemic, CFBNJ has distributed enough food for an incredible 95 million nutritious meals across 15 counties! As she received an emergency meal kit to sustain her family for several days, Maria, a recipient at one of our large-scale distributions, told us, “I haven’t been working Learn More
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Summertime calls for lots of grilling. There are many healthy options for barbecuing your favorite meats and vegetables. Here’s one recipe from our very own Chef Paul Kapner, C.E.C., who is Director of the FoodBank’s Community Kitchen....
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), Mercer Street Friends, and NORWESCAP announced the selection of 292 partner food pantries, soup kitchens, and other local food assistance charities across 18 counties to receive grants through a $3.5 million investment in network capacity. Awards ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 were given to help community organizations sustain their Learn More
Robert, Bill, and John are three of our most dedicated volunteers who became friends while helping out at CFBNJ. They come every week to scoop pasta, pack emergency meal kits, work in the kitchen, and more - assisting in any way that they can. Watch Learn More
CFBNJ's Women Fighting Hunger volunteers support the goals and priorities of the FoodBank through hands-on philanthropy, leadership, and collaboration. During Volunteer Appreciation Month, and all the time, we salute them for their critical work in the fight against hunger in New Jersey. Learn More
Spring Cooking with Armando, one of CFBNJ's NJ SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators, features this delicious Bell Pepper and White Bean Salad that utilizes seasonal ingredients for a nutritious, budget-friendly dish with plenty of color and flavor....
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has been a steadfast partner of CFBNJ throughout the pandemic, providing funds and volunteering to help us meet the increased need in our state. When they visited us at the start of Volunteer Appreciation Month this year, Learn More