Community FoodBank of New Jersey

What Community FoodBank of New Jersey does

Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is the largest anti-hunger and anti-poverty nonprofit organization in New Jersey, founded in 1975 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 1982. The organization distributes over 90 million nutritious meals annually through a network of more than 800 partner agencies - food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters - across 11 to 15 New Jersey counties. CFBNJ operates two major distribution hubs: a 285,000-square-foot headquarters in Hillside (a converted Kraft factory) and a Southern New Jersey center in Egg Harbor Township, supplemented by the Garfield Unity Pantry in Bergen County. As a Feeding America member, CFBNJ addresses both immediate hunger relief and root causes through SNAP/WIC enrollment assistance, child nutrition programs (Kids Cafe, National School Meal Program, Summer EBT), workforce development training, and policy advocacy, with stated cost efficiency of 93% of expenses directed to programs.

CFBNJ's core technology is its food banking supply chain and logistics infrastructure, encompassing refrigerated trucking, warehouse operations, food rescue capabilities, and retail food donation programs with partners such as Wakefern/ShopRite. The organization runs two free workforce development academies - the Food Service Training Academy (FSTA, 14-week culinary program) and Warehouse Logistics Training Academy (WLTA, 8-week logistics program) - funded by NJ Department of Labor grants. Operational integrations include VolunteerHub for volunteer scheduling, PlentifulApp for pantry appointments, Google Calendar for SNAP outreach scheduling, and DAF Direct for donor-advised fund contributions. Major partners include DoorDash (grocery delivery for seniors), NJEDA ($500K grant), PSE&G, Lineage, United Airlines, Spencer's, and the Casino Association of New Jersey.

CFBNJ's business model combines five revenue streams: individual donations (with a stated $1 = 3 meals conversion ratio), corporate partnerships (100+ Impact Partners), state and federal government contracts (SNAP/WIC administration, food purchasing, workforce grants), annual fundraising events (Blue Jean Ball, 24-Hour Pack-A-Thon, Souper Bowl Saturday, golf tournaments), and in-kind food donations from retailers and food producers. Services are provided free of charge to clients. Volunteer contributions add capacity equivalent to 38 full-time employees (~80,000 hours annually), and the organization is led by CEO Elizabeth McCarthy following founder Kathleen DiChiara's 40-year tenure ending in 2015.

Name

Community FoodBank of New Jersey

Legal name

Community FoodBank of New Jersey

Website

https://cfbnj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is the largest anti-hunger nonprofit in New Jersey, distributing over 90 million meals annually through 800+ partner agencies across 15 counties, while also providing SNAP/WIC enrollment, workforce training, and advocacy services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Banking and Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Mobile Food Services (722330)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Food Systems & Value Chain Development for Nutrition (BPADAJAG), Institutional Foodservice Distribution (Education, Healthcare, Government) (CRAOABAM)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food distribution network
• Workforce training programs
• Benefit enrollment assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from individuals, families, and community members. For every $1 donated, CFBNJ can provide 3 meals to neighbors in need.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Financial contributions, employee volunteerism, in-kind donations, cause marketing, event sponsorships, and matching gift programs from corporate partners.
3. Government Contracts: Contract with State and Federal Government for administering food purchasing programs, distributing commodity supplemental food, and SNAP/WIC outreach enrollment assistance.
4. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including the Blue Jean Ball, Turkey Drive, 24-Hour Pack-A-Thon, Souper Bowl Saturday, and golf tournaments.
5. Food Donations (In-Kind): Surplus, close-dated, and mispackaged food donated by retailers, food producers, and packagers; rescued food from supermarkets through the Gleaning Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Community FoodBank of New Jersey is a 501(c)(3) public charity that collects, warehouses, and distributes food to food-insecure residents of New Jersey through a network of more than 800 partner agencies and direct service programs, distributing 90 million meals annually. The organization also operates workforce development training programs (Food Service Training Academy, Warehouse Logistics Training Academy) and provides benefit enrollment assistance for federal nutrition programs such as SNAP and WIC.

Product overview

Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is a food banking and hunger relief organization structured as a central hub distributing food through a network of over 800 partner agencies (pantries, soup kitchens, shelters) while providing direct programs and services. The core product portfolio centers on food distribution through Partner Food Pantries and Mobile Food Pantry Program, supplemented by benefits enrollment assistance (SNAP, WIC, National School Meal Program, Summer EBT), and nutrition education via Healthy Recipes. CFBNJ operates two job training academies (Food Service Training Academy for culinary careers and Warehouse Logistics Training Academy for logistics careers) as workforce development programs. Community engagement encompasses Volunteer Programs, youth initiatives (Students Change Hunger, Teen Hunger Summit), and advocacy efforts. Fundraising and donations include Virtual Food Drives, Online Fundraising, On-Site Food Drives, and monetary donations with multiple giving vehicles. Corporate engagement is supported through Corporate Impact Partnerships and Retail Food Donation Program. CFBNJ is a member of Feeding America network and serves 15 New Jersey counties, distributing over 90 million nutritious meals annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Distribution Network Centralized food collection, warehousing, and redistribution service that supplies 800+ partner pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and feeding programs across New Jersey with donated and rescued food.
• Mobile Food Pantry Mobile food distribution service that delivers groceries directly to neighborhoods with limited access to traditional food pantries.
• Community Assistance Pantry On-site emergency food pantry at the Hillside facility providing walk-in grocery assistance to households experiencing food insecurity.
• Garfield Unity Pantry Partner-operated community pantry serving residents of Garfield, New Jersey through collaboration with local partners.
• SNAP Application Assistance Free assistance service that helps eligible New Jersey residents apply for and maintain federal SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
• WIC Enrollment Support Enrollment support service assisting pregnant women, new mothers, and families with young children in applying for federal WIC benefits.
• Food Service Training Academy Free workforce development training program that prepares low-income individuals for careers in the food service industry through hands-on culinary and job-readiness instruction.
• Warehouse Logistics Training Academy Free workforce training program that prepares low-income individuals for warehouse and logistics careers, including forklift operation certification.
• Kids Cafe Program After-school and weekend program providing free, nutritious meals to children at community partner sites in safe, supervised environments.
• Summer Food Service Program Federal summer meals program providing free breakfast and lunch to children at community sites during summer when school is not in session.
• National School Meal Program Support Program that supports New Jersey schools in operating and expanding federal school breakfast and lunch programs.
• Healthy Recipes and Nutrition Education Nutrition education program offering recipes, cooking resources, and guidance that help food pantry clients prepare healthy, affordable meals.
• Hunger as a Health Issue Initiative Initiative integrating food insecurity screening and referral into healthcare settings to address hunger as a social determinant of health.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1 = 3 meals provided to food-insecure neighbors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and major.

• Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2025CANJ is a flagship partner in the Casinos Unite Against Hunger campaign, which has raised nearly $400,000 since May 2025, providing over 1.2 million meals. CANJ contributed $50,000 to the campaign and coordinated casino industry participation including Hard Rock, Caesars Entertainment, and MGM Resorts.
• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic CitycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2025Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is a key partner in the Casinos Unite Against Hunger campaign, contributing $50,000 and hosting the inaugural 'Meal on a Mission' event at their venue.
• DoorDashcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2024CFBNJ partnered with DoorDash to deliver groceries to food-insecure seniors in Atlantic City through a $500,000 NJEDA grant. The initiative serves over 500 seniors monthly with fresh produce and staples, targeting a community with high food insecurity and limited access to nutritious food.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFBNJ is a member of Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization. This membership provides access to national food bank network for inventory balancing, Feeding America brand credibility, annual Food Bank Fly-In advocacy events, and corporate partner programs.
• FoodBank of South JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner distribution organization covering Camden, Gloucester, Salem, and Burlington counties. CFBNJ collaborates with fellow NJ food banks on statewide hunger advocacy and policy efforts.
• Fulfill Monmouth & OceancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner distribution organization covering Monmouth and Ocean counties. CFBNJ collaborates with fellow NJ food banks on statewide hunger advocacy and policy efforts.
• Mercer Street FriendscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner distribution organization covering Mercer County. CFBNJ collaborates with fellow NJ food banks on statewide hunger advocacy and policy efforts.
• NORWESCAPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner distribution organization covering Sussex, Hunterdon, and Warren counties. CFBNJ collaborates with fellow NJ food banks on statewide hunger advocacy and policy efforts.
• America's Grow-a-RowstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduce sourcing partnership dedicated to expanding access to fresh produce for neighbors in need. Celebrated a successful first year of collaboration at America's Grow-a-Row's Pittstown farm in May 2026.
• Caesars Entertainment Atlantic CitymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipated in the Casinos Unite Against Hunger campaign as part of Atlantic City casino industry's collaborative hunger relief effort.
• MGM Resorts FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipated in the Casinos Unite Against Hunger campaign as part of Atlantic City casino industry's collaborative hunger relief effort.
• LineagestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLineage provides logistical support including freezer space and volunteer hours. Last year, they volunteered at seven different warehouse events, including five shifts during the 24-Hour Pack-A-Thon, putting their cold chain expertise to work keeping meals moving where needed.
• Spencer's & Spirit HalloweenstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeadquartered in South Jersey, Spencer's & Spirit Halloween support CFBNJ through financial contributions, volunteer work, product donations, and in-kind support that touches every aspect of the organization.
• WakefernstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerWakefern, the supermarket co-operative behind ShopRite, is a Visionary Impact Partner providing food donations through the retail food donation program and supporting CFBNJ's distribution network.
• New Jersey Department of LaborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNJ Department of Labor provides grants that fund CFBNJ's Workforce Development programs (Food Service Training Academy and Warehouse Logistics Training Academy), enabling free job training for students.
• Let Us Eat – PleasestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Atlantic County law firm Cooper Levenson providing biweekly groceries to families in need at participating school districts during summer months in South Jersey.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• City Harvest: NYC's largest food rescue organization with comparable mission (food rescue from retailers, mobile markets, partner pantries). Closely aligned on GTM, donor mix, and volunteer-led operating model.
• Philabundance: Greater Philadelphia regional food bank operating a similar hub-and-spoke distribution model with mobile pantries, partner agencies, and workforce development. Closest geographic and operational peer outside NJ.
• Capital Area Food Bank: Washington DC-area food bank distributing tens of millions of meals annually via partner pantries and direct distribution. Comparable scale, Feeding America affiliation, and program breadth (nutrition education, SNAP outreach).
• FoodBank of South Jersey: Neighboring NJ food bank covering Camden, Gloucester, Salem, and Burlington counties. Explicit partner of CFBNJ; comparable scope, donor base, and feeding program mix.
• Food Bank for New York City: Major regional Feeding America member food bank distributing millions of meals annually across NYC through a partner agency network. Directly comparable operating model — central warehouse, mobile pantries, SNAP outreach, workforce programs.
• Maryland Food Bank: Mid-Atlantic Feeding America member with a comparable warehouse-and-agency-network model, mobile pantries, and SNAP outreach programs. Similar mid-Atlantic regional operating context to CFBNJ.
• Fulfill Monmouth & Ocean: Neighbor NJ food bank covering Monmouth and Ocean counties; CFBNJ's explicit partner distribution organization. Directly comparable in size, mission, and programs.

Broad incumbents

• Greater Chicago Food Depository: Large Feeding America member serving the Chicago metro with a similar partner-agency network and direct distribution programs. Comparable scale tier and revenue model, but serves a larger and more diverse geographic area.
• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: One of the largest US food banks, distributing hundreds of millions of meals annually. Comparable Feeding America affiliation, mobile pantry model, and agency network — though materially larger scale.

Others

• Feeding America: National umbrella organization of which CFBNJ is a member. Not a direct competitor, but provides national brand credibility, supply-chain coordination, advocacy, and corporate partner programs that materially shape CFBNJ's GTM.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors4 records

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