Center For Food Action – Non Profit in New Jersey

August 2017

PLEASE SHARE THIS VITAL INFORMATION! CFA is distributing 1,250 English/Spanish postcards to clients with instructions on how to reduce the risk of SIDS, based on guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. #sids #sidsawareness Cards are available on our website in Spanish and EnglishThis is important information is...

A big thank you to Oritani Bank for hosting its annual “Christmas in July” children’s food drive.  All 26 Oritani Bank branches accepted donations for non-perishable food items, pet food, and monetary donations.This year, Oritani Bank branches collected 1,066 bags of food, $320 in grocery...

A new study finds that senior citizens who receive SNAP are healthier.This new research from Benefits Data Trust (BDT) found that access to SNAP reduces healthcare spending, improves health and allows low-income seniors to age in place with dignity. The lesson is clear. Investing in health...

Did you know that more than three-quarters of NJ SNAP recipients have family members who work, while nearly half are families with children?Check out the Food Research & Action Centers new NJ SNAP Fact Sheet for more info....

Thank YOU!  CFA recently received a $2,000 Grant from Investors Foundation and a $1,200 donation from Investors Bank as part of its grand opening in Englewood, NJ.  This important support will help further CFA’s mission of preventing hunger and homelessness and improving the lives of...