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.

Meal on a Mission: A Chef’s Tableside Experience

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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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