Cooler temperatures mean it's time for recipes that keep you cozy. CFBNJ's Nutrition Education team releases healthy, budget-friendly recipes and nutrition advice regularly. Here are some that are perfect for the season ahead. Autumn Stew - Sausage, butternut squash, fennel and brussels sprouts make this a Learn More
Happy National Nutrition Month! As always, at The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), we understand and address hunger as a health issue. The cheapest and most convenient food items are oftentimes the unhealthiest and detrimental to the health of our hungry neighbors. That's why CFBNJ directly Learn More
Spend Valentine’s Day with CFBNJ! Whether you’re looking to extend some love to the community or cruising the web for ideas to celebrate with your partner, we’ve got you covered. Here are a few ways to celebrate Valentine's Day while helping your community! Valentine's Day Ideas Learn More
Treat yourself with a delicious pumpkin cheesecake! Learn More
Have you ever heard the phrase, eat the rainbow? Every single food item contains its very own specific nutrients vital to our health and remembering to eat the rainbow everyday can be one of the simplest ways to ensure we are getting the full spectrum...
Looking for a quick and easy recipe? Try out our Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad. Made with simple and whole ingredients, this salad is a light delicious staple....
Welcome in the spring with a quick and easy mango salsa! Learn More
Servings: 2-3
Nutrition Facts: Buckwheat is a rich whole grain food. It keeps the heart healthy and provides the body with essential dietary fiber.
To ensure a diet is “heart healthy,” it is recommended to consume 7 to 8 servings of rich whole grains (whole grain wheat,...
Servings: 12
Cooking Time: Prep: 40 mins / Bake: 35 mins 350°F / Stand: 10 minsJust as rich — and twice as nutritious — as traditional lasagna, this veggie-packed version has only 322 calories per serving. We swapped veggies for red meat but kept all the...
Servings: 4
Cooking Time: Start to Finish: 20 mins
Enjoy a light supper with this simple meal that’s loaded with protein and veggies — you’ll feel satisfied even with smaller portions. And you’ll definitely save money over dinner at a Mexican hot spot. Budget dinner price: $2.05 per...