Diana Sohnle and Ilona Seibert have been volunteering at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) since March 2019, dedicating their Monday mornings to packaging food that nourishes children through…
read moreGrandmother of five Mona recently visited CFBNJ’s Community Assistance Pantry in Egg Harbor Township for the first time – but it wasn’t her first time receiving help from the FoodBank.…
read moreLaurie has spent her entire life around food. Starting as a dishwasher at just 12 years old, she worked her way through nearly every job in the food and beverage…
read moreCFBNJ is deeply disappointed that Congress has passed a historic, nearly $200 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the largest reduction to the program in its…
read moreLast week, the House of Representatives voted to advance its budget reconciliation bill that includes $300 billion in cuts to SNAP and completely eliminates funding for SNAP-Ed nutrition education. At…
read moreStatement from Elizabeth McCarthy, President & CEO, Community FoodBank of New Jersey; Fred Wasiak, President & CEO, Food Bank of South Jersey; Triada Stampas, President & CEO, Fulfill; Bernie Flynn,…
read moreMillions rely on SNAP to put food on the table, but their stories often go untold. Get to know a few of our neighbors who receive benefits, and learn more…
read moreAct Now to Protect SNAP Throughout her remarkable life, Sally built a distinguished career as an artist while raising two children on her own. Her talent and passion for sculpture…
read moreAct Now to Protect SNAP As the New Year rings in with January’s arrival, the off-season begins in Atlantic City. For many hotel housekeepers like Germania, this means fewer hours…
read moreAct Now to Protect SNAP For Anny and her family, SNAP isn’t just assistance; it’s survival. Anny works in a school cafeteria and her husband is a line cook. Every…
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