Our Programs

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey provides food for people in need while striving to end hunger in our state. We do this by working with a large network of more than 800 community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters, to bring food to our food insecure neighbors.

While food distribution is central to our mission, we also lead a number of important programs aimed at addressing the root causes of hunger for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Food for Youth and College Students

CFBNJ’s Child Nutrition and College Pantry Programs ensure that kids and young adults at risk of hunger have access to nutritious meals all year long. Our programs include after-school meals at Kids Cafes, Family Packs for the weekend, the Summer Food Service Program, and the College Food  Pantry Program.

Food for Older Adults

Older adults are especially susceptible to hunger and its health implications. We distribute boxes packed with nutritious food to thousands of seniors every month to help them eat well.

Health Partnerships

In our work to address hunger as a health issue, we continue to expand our innovative programs that provide our hungry neighbors with more fresh and nutritious food, nutrition education, and medical screenings. About one third of all food we distribute is fresh produce.

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Food Rescue

In America, about 108 billion pounds of food is wasted each year. We rescue millions of pounds of perfectly good, nutritious food through our supermarket gleaning program and work with state lawmakers to find long-term solutions to food waste in New Jersey.

Nutrition Education

Through NJ SNAP Ed, CFBNJ provides free nutrition education workshops that help neighbors choose healthy food on a budget and make physical activity part of their lives.

Job Training

CFBNJ's no-cost, "on the job" training programs are in place to provide students with interpersonal and professional skills that will help them earn a livable wage.

SNAP Assistance for Neighbors in Need

Our multi-lingual team is dedicated to ensuring New Jersey families get the assistance they need for their households to thrive. CFBNJ's SNAP Navigators provide free, in-person SNAP application assistance, as well as support with other food benefits such as WIC and school meals, to your community.

Diapers & Hygiene Programs

At CFBNJ, we believe proper hygiene is crucial for maintaining good health and prevening the spread of disease. That's why we're proud to offer a range of hygiene programs in NJ that are designed specifically for schools and communities.

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Our Neighbor's Stories

Farm Partner Spotlight: J&S Brothers Farm

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Jose Constantino was just 9 years old when he started his new life in the U.S. – and when he decided what he would do with it. “I’ve always wanted to be a farmer,” he said. Jose’s family lived on a farm when they first immigrated from Mexico. As kids, he and his brother Salvador…

Producer Partner Spotlight: Brothers Quality Halal Meat

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When Gjebar Beqiri’s father came to the United States from Albania with dreams of building skyscrapers, he didn’t imagine that he would become the architect of a family business instead. It was 1986, and he and his brother saw a great need for accessible halal meat in their community. “Back in my father’s village, he…

Farm Partner Spotlight: Ramblin Sol

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Hannah Conner and Joey Soto began pursuing their lifelong dream of growing and sharing fresh, healthy produce in 2019 by renting sections of other people’s farms. As first-generation farmers, they found it difficult to secure a plot of land to call their own. But that changed three years ago when they moved to their permanent…

August is National Make a Will Month

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August is National Make a Will Month. Estate planning is a way to pass the spirit of philanthropy on to your family while ensuring financial benefits, and CFBNJ’s Food • Help • Hope Legacy Society members help to guarantee the long-term success of our mission to end food insecurity in New Jersey. Meet three caring…

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While food distribution is central to our mission, we also lead a number of important programs aimed at addressing the root causes of hunger for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Quick Links

Our Neighbor's Stories

Farm Partner Spotlight: J&S Brothers Farm

Producer Partner Spotlight: Brothers Quality Halal Meat

Farm Partner Spotlight: Ramblin Sol

August is National Make a Will Month

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