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.

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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Michael Meyer, Director of Operations

Michael Meyer, Director of Operations

Michael Meyer, Director of Operations 1280 550 CFBNJ

By Chiara Coddington

Michael Meyer grew up in a small town with excellent academics and athletics, but he went through a rough patch and left school without a plan. Without a plan, Michael was stuck. 

Eventually, he had to find a job after spending some time in a halfway house. 

“One of my roommates was very confident about finding us jobs,” Michael remembered. “In February of 2001, my roommate and I went to the FoodBank for interviews. On March 19, 2001, I began working there. I started in general maintenance, clean-up jobs, painting, and after 23 years, I’m now the Director of Operations.” 

On a typical workday, Michael does a lot of meetings, planning, and touching base with other managers to make sure everything is running smoothly. 

When asked about CFBNJ founder Kathleen DiChiara, Michael shared: “Kathleen was the type of CEO that was always present.” 

He also recalls that Kathleen knew every FoodBank employee. She would acknowledge any person who was working, even while she had tours with donors or important people. 

Michael is grateful for how things turned out for him because he doesn’t know what would’ve happened if he hadn’t decided to work at the FoodBank. He wonders what his life would be like today if he hadn’t. 

“I kind of became a man because of the FoodBank ,” Michael said. “It helped me grow and changed me entirely.” 

He says that everything he has obtained, from having a daughter, to getting married and buying a house, to learning how to manage his finances, he got while he was working at the FoodBank. Michael has a deep appreciation for the FoodBank. 

“Knowing what I do and what I’ve been doing for the past 23 years helps me sleep well,” Michael said. “I see all the food that comes in, and I have been involved in receiving it for a very long time. Seeing yourself grow can be kind of bittersweet but knowing that you’re making an impact on society means a lot to me. My work is basically helping other people survive.” 


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