Dear Supporters, On May 4th, 2024, Center for Food Action raised over $35,000 at our third annual Run/Walk to Combat Hunger. Two hundred runners and walkers came to Overpeck County Park to join CFA in our mission to help those in need in our area. From the lively...
CFA is proud to be included as one of the first-ever grant recipients of the Food Security Access Fund, a collaborative, cross-sector fund led by The Tepper Foundation and the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate. CFA will receive Grant Navigator Support to...
As Mother’s Day approaches, we ask again for your support in helping families in desperate need of diapers for their babies and toddlers. As you may know, diapers are a crucial and often overlooked necessity for young children. Unfortunately, many families struggle to afford diapers, which can lead to significant health and wellness issues for their children. At CFA’s food pantry, we frequently see parents who...
Center for Food Action in New Jersey began when the late singer Harry Chapin and radio host Bill Ayres, two long-time friends, initiated a grassroots movement to combat the root cause of hunger, poverty, and injustice. CFA’s founding is credited to a grant from these two musical icons. Harry’s family continues to work in the fight against food insecurity. Join us in honoring the Chapin Family on Wednesday, May 15th at their...
CFA's Run/Walk Fighting Hunger One Step at a Time raised over $40,000 for our cause. We couldn't have achieved this amazing milestone without you! It was a beautiful day for the event, and we were thrilled to see 200 people come out to participate. From our...
Center for Food Action is pleased to announce that Nicole Desane Davis has earned the well-deserved appointment as the Executive Director of CFA, effective March 1. She has a proven fundraising record and displays core competencies in developing relationships with donors, sponsors, and community-based organizations. Nicole continues...
Patricia Espy, CFA’s executive director for the past thirty-five years will be retiring in March 2023. Espy, says, “It has been a privilege to contribute to the organization’s growth and success and I am thankful for all who have shared in the important work being...
