On January 23, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey held an emergency food distribution outside of Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport to assist the airport's federal workers, many of whom were forced to work without pay during the government shutdown. FoodBank staff and Learn More
The government shutdown, poised to become the longest one in U.S. history, has left approximately 800,000 federal workers in financial limbo. More than 5,000 of these employees live in New Jersey. Many have continued to work without pay, while others stay at home waiting for a Learn More
For many of our Food Service Training Academy students, the program offers a pathway to reenter the workforce after periods of unemployment. For Tahzia, it is both an opportunity to get back to work, having spent months recovering from a serious injury, and a way Learn More
Emma, 8, appreciates the Kids Cafe meals that she receives at the Boys & Girls Club because she doesn’t always have food to eat at home. “If I didn’t come to the Kids Cafe after school, I would probably be hungry at home,” she says. Her mom Learn More
While Elmer and his wife work full-time, Morristown Neighborhood House provides nutritious afterschool meals for their two daughters, ages 7 and 10. “The food here is good, and the care is good,” he told us. Elmer works in construction, at times struggling to afford food for his family. Learn More
Patricia, Mariana, and Martha visit their local Healthy Families Farmers Market together—three generations under one roof. Mariana is a retired senior, and Martha, 11, is in middle school. With only one income, they wouldn’t have enough to eat without help from the FoodBank. “Everyone needs food, regardless Learn More
Affectionately dubbed the pantry's "volunteer extraordinaire," John was introduced to the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges when he was part of a group of retirees who were tasked with fixing up the rooms at Church of the Epiphany and Christ Church, where the pantry operates. “We Learn More
Sylvia, 64, was a nurse at a local veterans’ hospital for over 40 years, but now she’s retired and doesn’t have enough to eat. “I took care of the veterans since I was 18 years old,” she told us. “I have my master’s degree and everything, but Learn More
Members of the LGBTQ community, like Guillermo, face unique barriers to financial stability and thus have a higher likelihood of being food insecure. Guillermo, 39, is HIV positive and visits the pantry at Buddies of New Jersey to get food for himself and his husband. His Learn More
James, 69, worked hard his whole life but struggles to get by now that he’s retired. He lost his house during the 2008 economic recession and was forced to spend his savings on medical bills. He now resides in subsidized senior housing, and his fixed income often Learn More