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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Growing Healthy Pantries

Welcome to Growing Healthy Pantries

Our mission is to improve the well-being of communities by empowering food pantries across New Jersey to offer healthier, more dignified services. Join us as we reshape pantry operations to promote food security, choice, and compassion. This is a collaborative effort among New Jersey’s five food banks.

Growing Healthy Pantries

Here's What's In The Growing Healthy Pantries Toolkit

People & Tools

Volunteers

  • Volunteer Planning
  • Recruiting Volunteers
  • Requirements & Policies
  • Appreciation & Retention

Team Trainings

  • Healthy Pantry Initiative
  • Trauma-informed Care
  • De-escalation Practices
  • Cultural Competencies
  • Welcoming and Affirming LGBTQIA+ Neighbors

Technology & Data

  • Technology Tools
  • Pantry Metrics
  • Pantry Intake

Food & Environment

Pantry Environment

  • Pantry Accessibility
  • Choice Pantry
  • Healthy Nudges

Nourishing Food

  • Nutrition Policies
  • Menu Planning Tools
  • Diverse Food Offerings

Educate

  • Nutrition Education
  • Cooking Demonstration

Partners & Support

Connect

  • Social Services Guide
  • Community Resources
  • Partnerships

Funding

  • Fundraising
  • Grant Writing
  • Donation Best Practices

Advocacy

  • Why Advocacy
  • Steps To Advocacy
  • Advocacy Resources

Supplemental Areas Of Growth

Learn

  • Your Neighbor
  • Your Organization
  • Your Community

Plan

  • Your Purpose
  • Your Strategy
  • Your Team

Accesss Our Growing Healthy Pantries Toolkit

Is your organization interested in reading the Growing Healthy Pantries Toolkit?

Fill out our interest form to gain access to the toolkit

Contact Our Program Manager

Have questions or want to learn more?

Call Us: 908-576-0435

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