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.

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?
Contact Our Program Manager
Have questions or want to learn more?
Call Us: 908-576-0435
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