Donate Food & Goods
At CFBNJ, we want to provide balanced and nutritious meals for those in need, which is why your donation of specific foods and goods is essential.
Looking to make a food donation in NJ, this is the place to start. While all donations are greatly appreciated, some items such as canned fruits and vegetables, whole grain pasta and rice, and low-sugar cereal are particularly beneficial. These items are not only filling and satisfying, but they also provide essential vitamins and nutrients that may be lacking in the diets of those who rely on food assistance to meet their needs.
Additionally, non-food items, like toiletries and hygiene items, can help alleviate the financial burden faced by families and individuals struggling to make ends meet. By donating specific items, we can continue to make a meaningful impact in the fight against hunger and poverty.
How Your Donation Helps
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) recognizes hunger as a health issue. A main component of our mission is to provide food and meals that are healthy and nutritious. Simultaneously, donated food items need to be non-perishable to accommodate food pantries, as well as neighbors who might not have a way to refrigerate foods at home.
Host an On-Site Food Drive
Food drives are a great way to bring the local community together to fight against hunger and collaborate toward a better future. We appreciate your support and look forward to using your donations to help our hungry neighbors all over New Jersey!
Retail Food Donations
Are you part of a company or an organization? We welcome all types of corporate support and offer customized partnership opportunities to meet each company's unique goals and needs.
Period Product & Diaper Drives
Thousands of New Jersey residents are in need of hygienic basics such as diapers or period products. You can help make a difference in the lives of others by hosting a diaper or period product drive.
What Items Your NJ Neighbors Need
A food drive is a powerful way to bring together your community to make a direct impact on the fight against hunger. Here are the items we need the most to provide nutritious meals to our neighbors in need:
Hover over cards to view most needed items in each category.
Canned Protein
Tuna
Chicken
Salmon
Dairy
Shelf Stable Milk
Nut Milks (Almond Milk etc.)
Grains
Pasta
Instant Potatoes
Rice
Cereal
Macaroni and Cheese
Canned Meals
Soups
Chili
Stews
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spreads (Plastic 
Jars Only)
Almond Butter
Sun Butter
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Canned Fruits 
& Vegetables
Green Beans
Carrots
Mixed Fruits
Pineapples
Diapers & 
Personal Hygiene
Tampons (Any and All Sizes)
Maxi Pads
Diapers
any Feminine Hygiene Products
Other Items to Donate:
Reusable Bag Initiative
The Single Use Plastic Bag Ban went into effect on May 4th of 2022. Currently, nearly 300 of our network partners (food pantries, soup kitchens, and more) are accepting donations of clean, new, or gently used reusable shopping bags. These partners distribute the nutritious food supplied by the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to our neighbors in need.
A plastic bag ban presents a new challenge to our agencies looking to get food into the hands of hungry New Jerseyans quickly and efficiently. By donating a new or gently used reusable shopping bag, you are not only helping the environment but keeping costs down for our partners.