Hey Parents! Get ready for new food aid for your kids! As so many of our community’s children struggle to make ends meet during this pandemic, new food assistance will be provided in the coming months. Pandemic EBT — P-EBT for short — provides funds to help Learn More
On a chilly November morning in Paterson, dedicated volunteers Nancy, Bob, and Rochelle helped load 3,500 turkeys and 1,000 holiday boxes into the waiting vehicles of CFBNJ community partners. Rain or shine, they wanted to help families impacted by the pandemic share special holiday meals that they might’ve otherwise gone without. Bob is a business owner Learn More
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We’re kicking off National Nutrition Month® with this tasty and healthy recipe from our Community Kitchen. Follow CFBNJ on social for more recipes and videos from our Chef Paul! Watch him cook it, too....
Since last March, countless New Jersey residents have experienced the loss of crucial income from layoffs and reduced hours, as well as changes in their daily lives from the shutdown of businesses, schools, daycares, and after-school programs. Marissa, who we met in the early days of the pandemic, was one such New Jerseyan grappling with these unforeseen changes. “The adults in my Learn More
February is American Heart Month, and Chef Paul is serving up heart-healthy fish tacos rich in Omega-3 and packed with flavor! Tequila-lime slaw and avocado crema complete the meal. Try it out and let us know what you think, and follow us on social to...
Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is the largest anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization in the state. We serve 11 counties, provide food for millions of meals, help New Jersey residents apply for SNAP benefits, and more. However, we're not exactly a food pantry open to Learn More
Hunger is solvable, together! In fiscal year 2020, CFBNJ delivered on its mission to provide food, help, and hope to New Jersey neighbors in need through... Food to support more than 66 million nutritious meals Nearly 18 million pounds of fresh produce Over 79,000 volunteer Learn More
Father English Emergency Food Pantry in Paterson, Passaic County has seen an exponential increase in the number of families turning to them for food assistance since COVID-19 struck—from about 5,000 per month before the pandemic to more than 22,000 per month. In addition to maintaining pantry operations Learn More
Grace Beyond Our Doors in Northfield, Atlantic County has remained open through hurricanes, snowstorms, and most recently, COVID-19, knowing that emergencies are when the community needs them most. “People are hurting. They’re looking for some relief. We’ve seen it through bad weather, and we’re seeing it now. Learn More
Children are among those most heavily impacted by the lasting effects of the pandemic, as food insecurity among kids has risen by a shocking 75%. As schools, after-school programs, and daycare centers have largely been closed, many children have been left without their most reliable sources of nutritious food. For this reason, CFBNJ’s main priorities during the pandemic included elevating our child Learn More