Khumbu, 38, enrolled in FSTA to act on his lifelong passion for cooking. “I started cooking when I was 12 years old,” he told us. “I started making simple things like pancakes, and I fell in love with cooking.” Some culinary skills that he is most Learn More
For many of our Food Service Training Academy students, the program provides a much-needed fresh start, in addition to teaching them cooking and food service skills. Marie, 35, was forced to leave her home country of Haiti two years ago when the political situation there Learn More
For many of us, the start of the new year means taking steps to improve our well-being -- and that includes making healthier food choices. In partnership with Summit Medical Group Foundation and local food pantries, we ensure food-insecure people with diabetes and pre-diabetes have Learn More
Sherry, 49, has faced many challenges in her life, but she never fails to smile. She talks about not having enough food for herself and her son and turning to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey for support. “There was a point in my life in Learn More
“I started selling drugs at a young age just so I could buy food,” said Daryl. “I didn’t know anything else.” His family struggled financially, so he turned to the streets of New Brunswick to provide for himself. He was in and out of jail, with Learn More
Caroline is the Program Specialist at a Boys & Girls Club in Vineland and she sees the need among the children who visit her Kids Cafe site every afternoon. “There are some kids who struggle with food insecurity,” she said. “As a staff member, finding out Learn More
Our free, 16-week culinary and life skills program aims to give students a “second chance” — a chance to better their lives, a chance to follow their dreams, a chance to learn something new… The Food Service Training Academy impacts these students who come from Learn More
Nearly 80,000 of our South Jersey neighbors face hunger every day. They often skip meals to budget for other needs, making tough choices to get by. We work with more than 300 community partners to get food to people in need. But there are regions Learn More
More than 1 million of our New Jersey neighbors struggle to put food on the table for themselves and their families every day. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey works with thousands of community partners — including food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters — to Learn More
We often say that “kids should just be kids.” But for nearly one in five New Jersey children, that isn’t an option. They don’t always have access to nutritious food, which affects their behavior and overall health. During the school year, many kids receive breakfast Learn More