Jose worked long hours for decades in a factory until he recently retired. When his wife passed away several years ago, he began living with his sister, but her income as a worker in the local box factory and his social security check aren’t enough Learn More
Our 2021 Turkey Drive was incredibly successful! With your help, we collected more food than last year and exceeded our goal for this year. Thanks to the support of CFBNJ staff, volunteers, local agencies, corporate partners and community members, we gathered... 4,409 Turkeys // 35,539 Pounds Learn More
A home health aide dedicated to her job and her community, Adriana’s struggles began three years ago when she couldn’t afford diapers for her baby. For over ten years, she has been assisting the same person full-time, but with two daughters, ages 3 and 12, Learn More
Have you ever heard the phrase, eat the rainbow? Every single food item contains its very own specific nutrients vital to our health and remembering to eat the rainbow everyday can be one of the simplest ways to ensure we are getting the full spectrum...
Suzanne, our Women Fighting Hunger Programs Co-Chair, was first introduced to CFBNJ by her mom, Joslin, a committed donor and faithful warehouse volunteer. When Suzanne’s daughter Lindley began ninth grade, they commenced a year of philanthropy – gathering monthly with friends to socialize while doing Learn More
Did you know that shrimp is loaded with vitamins and minerals such as zinc, magnesium, and much more? Enjoy the weather and family outings this summer with a nutrient-dense seafood recipe that will have everyone’s mouths watering. It’s quick, easy, and light on the stomach,...
For over 150 years since 1865, when the last enslaved people learned of their freedom, Black American families, home cooks, chefs, and culinarians have celebrated Juneteenth with rich and diverse foods that tell the story of the perseverance of a people. Commemorate Juneteenth with a Learn More
David was a table game dealer in an Atlantic City casino for ten years when he found out, without warning, that the casinos were going to close indefinitely due to the pandemic. “We had no idea how long we would be out of work,” he told us. Learn More
[vc_row el_class="gapLR60 bannerIMG"][vc_column el_class="custom-single-bgimg"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Makes: 6 servings (1 cup per serving) Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class="gapLR60"][vc_column width="1/2" el_class="left-section"][vc_text_separator title="INGREDIENTS" title_align="separator_align_left"][vc_column_text] 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4 ounces deli ham, diced ½ pound collard greens, stems removed and...
[vc_row el_class="gapLR60 bannerIMG"][vc_column el_class="custom-single-bgimg"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Makes: 4 servings (1 fillet per serving) Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 to 20 minutes[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class="gapLR60"][vc_column width="1/2" el_class="left-section"][vc_text_separator title="INGREDIENTS" title_align="separator_align_left"][vc_column_text] 1 egg, slightly beaten ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup bread crumbs 1 pound tilapia fillets, thawed (4 fillets) ...