Annual Report & Financials
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is proud that 93% of our funding goes to the programs we have in place to build a food secure future for our state. It’s why we’re a 4-star nonprofit on Charity Navigator and why your donation to CFBNJ is so appreciated. Just $1 can cover the cost of 3 meals.
CFBNJ serves as a champion for addressing the root causes of hunger, delivering neighbor-centered solutions and fostering collaborative partnerships across all sectors of society for New Jersey.
A Message from Elizabeth
2025 presented challenges that brought our advocacy and emergency response efforts together in powerful ways, not just during the government shutdown but also with the passage of H.R. 1. Historic cuts threaten to revoke SNAP benefits from an estimated 2.7 million Americans, people like Michael and Laurie whom you’ll read about in this annual report. This year also marked a milestone anniversary for CFBNJ – 50 years leading the effort to end hunger in the Garden State.
At emergency distributions, we heard the true impact of these partnerships and your support in the words of our neighbors. At Overpeck Park in Bergen County, a grateful mom leaned out her car window and asked, “Where do I send a thank you card for this?” – insistent on recognizing those whose quick action and generosity ensured that her family wasn’t left behind. A retiree accepted a box of fresh produce with tears in her eyes, saying, “I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this.” I saw it all firsthand.
Food is a human right, and nourishing our neighbors shouldn’t be a partisan issue. For making five decades of food, help, and hope possible and for your continued support as these convictions drive our work in the months and years to come, thank you.
Elizabeth McCarthy
CFBNJ President & CEO
Our Impact
of fresh produce that helped nourish neighbors in need
children's meals that feed kids year-round
volunteers that helped make our work possible
of emergency food ensured food access during the government shutdown
senior boxes that provided low-sodium, heart-healthy food
in network investment grants that grew local organizations' capacities
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