For one of our longtime guests, living with a brain injury means daily challenges that most of us can’t imagine. One of those challenges is remembering when she needs food. “I don’t even realize I’m out of food until I open the cabinet and there’s...
Center for Food Action (CFA) recently welcomed students from Ramapo College’s Social Work in Agencies and Communities class to its Mahwah Pantry for a hands-on learning experience. The visit gave students insight into CFA’s mission and daily operations, highlighting the critical role nonprofits play in...
Thanks to a partnership with Center for Food Action, the Bergen Cares Center at Bergen Community College helps ensure that no student, faculty, or staff member has to choose between food and their education. CFA plays a key role in stocking the pantry’s shelves with...
On Saturday, May 3rd, Overpeck County Park in Ridgefield Park, NJ, was filled with energy and community spirit as more than 200 participants joined Center for Food Action’s (CFA) 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk. The event brought together runners, walkers, families, and supporters to raise funds...
[gallery ids="20343,20344,20345,20346,20347,20348,20349"] This past Saturday, Center for Food Action gathered over 150 people for an incredible MLK Day of Service at the Community Baptist Church of Englewood, living out the principle that MLK Day is a day on, not off. With the support of our community members and political leaders,...
Huge thanks to the incredible Kaitlyn Klaus, for her dedication to our littlest guests at CFA!! Kaitlyn, an alumnus of Immaculate Heart Academy (@atttheheart) and now a freshman at the University of Mississippi (@olemiss), has been an extraordinary supporter of Center for Food Action. This year,...
On December 10th, Center for Food Action will host a special Pop-Up Distribution Event at our Hackensack site, made possible through the generous support of Goodr and Aetna CVS Health. Goodr, with their mission to “Feed more, waste less,” will bring their Goodr Food Trucks to...
[gallery ids="20231"] A big thank you to Demarest Farms for your incredibly generous donation of fresh apples! Your kindness helps us provide nutritious produce to our guests, especially as we enter the busy holiday season. Every apple represents a healthy snack or a welcome addition to...
CFA is in need of bags to transport food to our families in need. We are experiencing a shortage especially in our Hackensack site. Do you have any reusable shopping bags (or other similar bags) like the ones in this photo to donate to our...
In the News! Our Executive Director, Nicole Davis, was quoted in Bergen Magazine, sharing insights on the impact of rising food prices on our community. High costs are putting added strain on families, making our work more important than ever. Check out the full article...
On Thursday, October 17th join us at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe as we honor CFA’s mission. We promise an unforgettable evening filled with dinner, drinks, desserts and more! Come be inspired by our keynote speaker, Katie Martin, (PhD.), the visionary author of Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries:...
In honor of Hunger Awareness Month, join CFA for our 12th Annual 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance Weekend Snack Pack Event. We are happy to announce this year's event will be chaired by our friend and NBC news anchor Jen Maxfield. Wednesday, September 11th 4:30...
During the school year, CFA works tirelessly to make sure children receive the nourishment they need to thrive. Without the safety net of school breakfasts, and lunches, many children are at risk of missing meals as their parents work to provide enough food. Your Donation Can...
About last night… Center for Food Action had the distinct honor of welcoming the Chapin Singers to the Bergen Performing Arts Center. This was a full-circle moment for our beloved organization as we acknowledge 48 years of service in northern, NJ. You see, a grant from...
On Friday, April 12th Center for Food Action's New Choice Pantry in Mahwah, NJ opened! This pantry is designed to provide a dignified and inclusive experience, allowing guests to select food items based on their individual and cultural preferences. What is our choice pantry and why...
