Fednel graduated from CFBNJ’s brand new Warehouse Logistics Training Academy (WLTA) earlier this year as class valedictorian. After eight weeks learning about inventory management, compliance, purchasing, and more, he got a full-time job in our warehouse. “I got more experience and knowledge of the warehouse in Learn More
Carlos is a Paterson native who learned responsibility, alertness, and above all, positivity during his stay at the Eva’s Village men’s shelter. He was homeless for two years after losing his job and becoming permanently disabled in a car accident. “I was just trying to survive,” he Learn More
When Margaret found herself out of work, she turned to the Community Assistance Pantry at CFBNJ’s Egg Harbor Township location for help. “The first time I came here, I was really scared that I wouldn’t be approved to get anything,” she said. “I haven’t qualified for Learn More
After raising her four children, Barbara moved to Fortescue in Cumberland County to be immersed in the beautiful landscape and connect with nature. Every morning, she looks out her window at the Delaware Bay and sometimes spots turtles laying their eggs in her yard! Living in Learn More
Carol loves living in Fortescue, where she can be close to nature on the Delaware Bay. Located in Cumberland County in the southwestern corner of New Jersey, the rural community has a population of just 189 people, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. Carol is an Learn More
Myrtle is right where she belongs at New Community Corporation’s affordable housing, where she’s lived happily for 35 years. “I have a lot of nice friends here,” she told us. “I just love this place.” She did a few different jobs before retirement, working for nearly two Learn More
Darlene is retired from a 15-year career in corporate security, where she says she got used to working with a lot of different personalities. Now, she puts that skill to good use as a volunteer at New Community Corporation’s affordable housing. She’s lived in the building Learn More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 2022 CFBNJ Annual Report is available now. It opens with a letter from Judy Spires, the CFBNJ Board Chair, and contains critical information about what you helped us achieve last year. That includes over 85 million meals to hungry neighbors, thousands and thousands of Learn More
In her inspiring life, Erin has overcome the stigma around two critical issues – food insecurity and addiction. She’s retired from the Human Resources department at an addiction recovery center – the same one where she was a patient thirty years ago. “I was very serious Learn More
Marcellis took a big leap out of his comfort zone when he enrolled in CFBNJ’s Food Service Training Academy (FSTA). “Believe it or not, I’m not the best cook,” he admitted. “But I thought it would be an excellent opportunity to advance my skills.” Marcellis studied social Learn More