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

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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.

Bake For Good
SOUPER Bowl Saturday
24-Hour Pack-a-Thon
Blue Jean Ball

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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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Press Releases

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Appoints New Chief Development Officer

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Appoints New Chief Development Officer 1280 550 CFBNJ

Michelle Karem to lead fundraising at the state’s largest anti-hunger, anti-poverty organization  HILLSIDE, NJ — January 8, 2025 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is pleased to announce that…

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Community FoodBank of New Jersey Partners with DoorDash’s Project DASH to Reach Food Insecure Seniors in Atlantic City

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Partners with DoorDash’s Project DASH to Reach Food Insecure Seniors in Atlantic City 1280 550 CFBNJ

New initiative made possible through funding from the NJEDA’s Atlantic City Food Security Grant Program HILLSIDE, NJ — December 4, 2024 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), the state’s…

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Community FoodBank of New Jersey Hosts Ninth Annual Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon to Support Communities in Need

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Hosts Ninth Annual Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon to Support Communities in Need 1280 550 CFBNJ

Beloved annual event raises awareness and funds for hunger-relief, featuring Melissa Clark  HILLSIDE, NJ — November 5, 2024 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) hosted its Ninth Annual Women…

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Community FoodBank of New Jersey Mourns the Passing of its Founder, Kathleen DiChiara

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Mourns the Passing of its Founder, Kathleen DiChiara 1280 550 CFBNJ

State’s largest anti-hunger, anti-poverty organization honors a legacy of leadership and service  HILLSIDE, NJ — October 14, 2024 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) mourns the passing of its…

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Fourth Annual #GreatBigDiaperDrive to Combat Diaper Need in New Jersey

Fourth Annual #GreatBigDiaperDrive to Combat Diaper Need in New Jersey 1280 550 CFBNJ

Community FoodBank of New Jersey collects diaper products in coordination with Diaper Need Awareness Week HILLSIDE, NJ — September 24, 2024 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), the state’s…

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Community FoodBank of New Jersey Held Ribbon Cutting at New Bergen County Food Pantry

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Held Ribbon Cutting at New Bergen County Food Pantry 1280 550 CFBNJ

Garfield Unity Pantry serves as a resource for neighbors in need, as part of the Unity Health Partnership  HILLSIDE, NJ — September 19, 2024 Today, the Community FoodBank of New…

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Community FoodBank of New Jersey Urgently Calls for Action as Food Insecurity Spikes

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Urgently Calls for Action as Food Insecurity Spikes 1280 550 CFBNJ

USDA reports the highest levels of food insecurity in the U.S. in nearly a decade  HILLSIDE, NJ — September 10, 2024 According to a new report released by the U.S.…

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Feeding America Study Finds a 22% Increase in Food Insecurity in New Jersey

Feeding America Study Finds a 22% Increase in Food Insecurity in New Jersey 1280 550 CFBNJ

People facing hunger need more money to be food secure. Amount reaches highest level in 20 years.  HILLSIDE, NJ — June 19, 2024 Nearly 1 million people in New Jersey…

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Community FoodBank of New Jersey Hosts Its Fourth and Most Successful Period Product Drive to Date

Community FoodBank of New Jersey Hosts Its Fourth and Most Successful Period Product Drive to Date 1280 550 CFBNJ

State’s largest foodbank raises awareness and donations to address period poverty  HILLSIDE, NJ — June 11, 2024 The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) recently concluded its annual month-long statewide…

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New Jersey Food Banks Held Second Annual Feeding New Jersey Statewide Conference

New Jersey Food Banks Held Second Annual Feeding New Jersey Statewide Conference 1280 550 CFBNJ

Local food assistance organizations came together for networking, speakers, and peer-to-peer discussions  PISCATAWAY, NJ — May 29, 2024  On Thursday, May 23, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Food Bank…

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