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
    National School Meal Program

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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.

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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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    Food Campaigns
    & Recipes

    Click the name of the resource to download the content as a PDF

    These documents were part of the federal SNAP-Ed program, which was defunded in October 2025.

    Food Campaigns

    Seasonal Produce Recipes

    Almonds

    Banana Almond Smoothie

    Apples

    Apple crisp and apple chicken salad
    Apple Oatmeal Muffins
    Chicken and Apple Salad
    English-Spanish-Apple-salad

    Apple Sauce

    September Applesauce Recipes Food and Culture Promo Team
    September Tips and Tricks Applesauce Sub for Eggs Food and Culture Promo Team

    Avocado

    Italian Caprese Avocado Toast

    Beans

    Berry Bold Banana Smoothie
    Bean Burger
    Bean Soup
    Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas
    Black Bean Hummus
    Black Bean Sesame Oil
    Black Bean Soup
    Breakfast Burrito
    CFBNJ Recipe Card Kale and Bean Soup
    CFBNJ Recipe Card Three Sisters Soup
    Garbonza Bonanze Salad
    Kale & Bean Soup XL Recipe Card
    Kidney Bean Stew
    Lentil Stew
    September Recipes for Network
    Three Bean Salad

    Broccoli

    Broccoli soup with cheddar cheese

    Cabbage

    Cabbage Fried Rice
    Cabbage
    CFBNJ NJSNAP-ED XL Recipe Card Cabbage Fried Rice

    Carrots

    Cripsy Carrot Fries
    Zesty Carrot Salad

    Cauliflower

    Cauliflower Popcorn
    Cauliflower

    Chicken

    Any Day Chicken Salad
    Chicken and Apple Salad
    Chicken Chili

    Cookbooks

    2021 Juneteenth Recipes
    2021 Everyone Eats Cookbook Creole
    2021 Everyone Eats Cookbook Portuguese
    Around the World Cookbook Leahs Pantry 2015
    February Recipes
    Healthy Snacks Cookbook
    Healthy Tasty Affordable Latin Cooking
    Recipe from Chef Paul Kapner
    Recipes
    White House Recipes

    Corn

    CFBNJ Recipe Card Corn Salad
    CFBNJ Recipe Card Potato Corn Soup
    CFBNJ Recipe Card Three Sisters Soup
    Corn Salad XL Recipe Card 10.6.2023
    Potato Corn Soup XL Recipe Card 10.27.23
    Recipe Cards for Holiday Boxes for Network

    Dairy

    June National Dairy Month

    Eggs

    Breakfast Burrito
    Easy Egg Muffins
    Green Egg Bake
    Our Best Egg Salad

    Grapefruit

    Grapefruit Fizz

    Grapes

    October Recipes for Network (pears, plums, grapes)
    September Recipes for Network

    Recipes

    Food Sourcing Recipe Collaboration

    Squash Recipe 2025 English-Spanish
    Turnips & Cabbage Recipe 2025 English-Spanish
    TSA Recipe care packet

    Recipes in English

    Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
    Banana Berry Pancakes Recipe from Eat Fresh
    Chickpea Dip with Fresh Vegetables Recipe from Eat Fresh
    Chile Lime Shrimp with Poblano Sauce Recipe from American Diabetes Association
    Corn and Black Bean Salad Recipe
    Creamy Corn and Carrot Skillet and Southwest Style Chicken Recipes
    Dry-Roasted Garbanzo Beans Recipe from Food Hero
    Eggplants
    English Recipes from Heart Smarts Curriculum
    Fruit Drink Inspired by ‘Otai from Eat Fresh
    Fruit Pizza To Go from MyPlate
    Ginger Berry Smoothie Bowl from Eat Fresh
    Haitian Epis Soup Recipe
    Italian Bean Soup from MyPlate
    Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Recipe
    Kale Salad with Pomegranates and Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe from EatFresh
    Leeks Soothe Nerves
    Sloppy Joes Recipe from EatFresh
    Strawberry Banana Ice Cream Recipe from American Diabetes Association
    Tasty Recipes for People with Diabetes Recipe Book
    Terrific Bean Taco Recipe from My Plate
    Turnip the Beets
    Vegetable and Rice Soup_english and spanish

    Recipes in Spanish

    Batida de Jengibre y Bayas Receta de Eat Fresh
    Brownies de Frijoles Negros Receta de EatFresh
    Helado de Fresa y Banana Receta de American Diabetes Association
    Panqueques de Plátano y Bayas Receta de Eat Fresh
    Pizza de Fruta Para Llevar Receta de MyPlate
    Pudin de Chocolate sin Coccin Receta
    Sloppy Joes Receta deEat Fresh
    Taco Rico de Frijoles Receta de MyPlate

    Seasonal Produce Recipes

    Kale

    CFBNJ Recipe Card Kale and Bean Soup
    CFBNJ Recipe Card Kale and Cranberry Stir-Fry
    Curly Kale Slaw
    Kale & Bean Soup XL Recipe Card 9.28.2023
    Kale & Cranberry StirFry XL Recipe Card 10.3.2023
    Monster Smoothie

    Kosher

    Kosher friendly recipes

    Melons

    Double Melon Salad

    Pears

    October Recipes for Network (pears, plums, grapes)

    Peppers

    Macaroni Salad

    Pineapple

    Fresh Pineapple Salsa

    Plum

    October Recipes for Network (pears, plums, grapes)

    Potatoes

    Potato Recipes for Network

    Recipes For Pantries or Neighbors

    October Recipes for Network (pears, plums, grapes)
    Pantry Recipes Promo Team August 2025
    Recipe Cards for Holiday Boxes for Network
    Recipes for Pantries Promo Team July 2025
    Recipes for Pantries Promo Team June 2025
    Recipes for Pantries Promo Team May FFY25

    Rice

    All About Cooking Rice NEP Fact Sheet
    Brown Rice Pudding 11.20.18
    Caribbean Casserole – MyPlate
    CFBNJ NJ SNAP-ED XL Recipe Card Cabbage Fried Rice
    Double Vegetable Fried Rice
    Morning Rice Pudding
    Recipe Cards for Holiday Boxes for Network
    Rice 101

    Spinach

    Spinach Stuffed Potatoes

    Squash

    CFBNJ Recipe Card Three Sisters Soup
    CFBNJ Recipe Card Veggie Burger
    Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Basil, and Parmesan Recipe
    Squash Apple Casserole Recipe Bilingual
    Three Sisters Soup XL Recipe Card VL 10.31.2023
    Vegetarian Enchilada Bake
    Veggie Burger XL Recipe Card 10.6.2023
    Winter Squash Recipes for Network
    Winter Squash Sauté Recipe Bilingual – Just Say Yes
    Zucchini Parmesan Pancake
    Zucchini Pizza Bites

    Sweet Potatoes

    Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
    Sweet Potato Custard
    Sweet Potato Nachos
    Sweet Potato Pie

    Tomatoes

    August 2024 In Season Tomatoes August 1-7 World
    Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Basil, and Parmesan Recipe

    Recipe Videos

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