FoodBank Has New Mobile Pantry

The FoodBank has a valuable new tool for meeting the increased need for emergency food, thanks to a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This refrigerated, rolling  pantry will supplement the capacity of a neighborhood pantry on its distribution day and serve as pantry for a day in communities that do not have a food pantry.   

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Advocacy Alert

Urge Congress to do more to help our nation's hungry children.  Every five years, Congress reexamines funding levels and policies for federal nutrition programs that serve low-income children — and they are scheduled to reauthorize these important programs early in 2010.  Visit Feeding America’s Hunger Action Center to send a message to your Senators and Representative.     www.hungeractioncenter.org

Community FoodBank Earns 4-Star Rating 

Charity Navigator, America's premier charity evaluator, has just bestowed upon the Community FoodBank of New Jersey its highest mark - a 4-Star rating. 

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Panera Bread
Signature Sponsor of the 2010 Blue Jean Ball 

Congratulations to Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School

The Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School was a participant in the 92.3 NOW food drive contest.  They donated 10,357 lbs of food.  They came in first place for New Jersey schools (out of nearly 70 participants) and second overall in the contest. Thank you for your efforts! Pictured from left to right are the Community FoodBank's Tim Vogel, Principal Nancy Mahoney, the Communitiy FoodBank's Tristan Wallack, as well as teachers Chris Wynkoop and Sue Cacciatore.

Join CFBNJ in the Pound For Pound Challenge

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is taking up the Pound For Pound Challenge.  In partnership with Feeding America, General Mills, & The Biggest Loser; for each pound pledged 14 cents will be donated to the FoodBank.  The campaign begins on January 9th, so grab your team and register today. 

To sign up, or learn more contact Lindsey Vogel, RD or visit our Pound For Pound page.  

The Kid Post Promotes Family Volunteerism

A new website, thekidpost.com, provides resources for NJ familes - all kinds of events and activities for the whole family.  The Kid Post has recently promoted the Community FoodBank of New Jersey as both a family volunteer location.  Give your family the gift of hope in 2010 - help those in need by volunteering at the FoodBank.

Honor and Memorial Gifts

Now is the time to consider making a donation to the FoodBank to memorialize a loved one or to honor then - whether for a holiday or some other special occasion.  Click Here to view a list of Honor and Memorial Gifts made since July 1, 2009.

Join The Harvesters Club 

Our sustaining donors keep us going each year with recurring donations.  Sign up here for the Harvesters Club.