On Tuesday, April 28, volunteers from the Community FoodBank of New Jersey gathered at Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ to distribute boxes of emergency food supplies to over 2,000 families who have been forced out of work and are not able to purchase food as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. The emergency food boxes provided contained enough food for 40 meals and consisted of a variety of non-perishable items including cornmeal, oatmeal, rice, fruit, peanut butter, jelly, shelf stable milk and canned vegetables, chili, soup and ravioli. In addition to the emergency food boxes, The Community FoodBank of New Jersey provided over 30,000 lbs of produce including oranges, potatoes and onions.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, CFBNJ has supplied enough food to support 4.8 million nutritious meals in March alone — a 20% increase from March 2019. To address mounting operational challenges and adapt to changing health concerns, CFBNJ has shifted to a three-shift 24-hour operation, working around the clock six days a week to provide for New Jerseyans in need.
Stay connected to CFBNJ by visiting cfbnj.org and checking the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Those in need of food can visit cfbnj.org/findfood to locate a FoodBank partner near them. Neighbors seeking additional nutrition assistance can receive help applying or recertifying for SNAP over the phone by calling 800-609-3663.
