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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Weekend Snack Pack Event
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to RSVP\n \nJoin us as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. with a MLK Day of Service Weekend Snack Pack Event. Together\, we’ll assemble 2\,000 Snack Packs for local children at risk of hunger\, a hands-on opportunity to support our neighbors and give back in the spirit of service. \nWe are honored to have this year’s event chaired by Dr. Theodora Lacey\, a civil rights leader who worked alongside Dr. King during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. \nDr. King once asked\, “What are you doing for others?” On this day of service\, let’s answer that call together. \nSign up today and be part of CFA’s 50th year of fighting hunger and building community.
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service-weekend-snack-pack-event-2026/
LOCATION:Community Baptist Church of Englewood\, 224 First Street\, Englewood\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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SUMMARY:49th Fall Fundraiser: Next Generation – Nourish Awards\, Moving Forward Together
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, October 23rd\, Center for Food Action (CFA) will celebrate the next generation of change-makers—youth in our local community who are making a difference in the fight against food insecurity. This event will honor the incredible service and commitment of these young leaders\, who ensure that other children can thrive. Purchase tickets here.
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/49th-fall-fundraiser-next-generation-nourish-awards-moving-forward-together/
LOCATION:Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe\, 100 Frank W Burr Blvd\, Teaneck\, 07666\, United States
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SUMMARY:9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance: Weekend Snack Pack Event 2025
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Hunger Action Month\, this year’s 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance event marks thirteen years of service to our community. CFA’s snack pack event supports our initiatives by improving the lives of children in our community\, strengthening families\, and fostering civic engagement through service and volunteers. This year\, we plan to make over 2\,000 snack packs to assist local children at risk of food insecurity. \nThis year’s event will be chaired by our friend\, Jen Maxfield\, Emmy® Award-winning correspondent for NBC 4 New York. \n*Please note that there is free entry for up to 3 children per supervised adult ticketholder* \nPlease join us! Our children are worth it! Tickets available here.  \nQuestions? Please contact us at events@cfanj.org or 201-569-1804 x.27
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/9-11-national-day-of-service-and-remembrance-weekend-snack-pack-event-2025/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Englewood\, 401 S Van Brunt St.\, Englewood\, NJ\, 07631\, United States
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SUMMARY:CFA's 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Place\nOverpeck County Park\n199 Challenger Road\nRidgefield Park\, NJ US 07660\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\nGrab your running shoes or walking sneakers and register your family or friends or create a team! \nThe official meeting spot for event day is at the Overpeck County Park Amphitheater. \nThis is a USATF Certified Course and Timed Race for Runners.  \nTogether\, we can raise funds to purchase food to fight food insecurity in our community! \nMeet us at Overpeck Park in Ridgefield Park at the amphitheater on Saturday\, May 3rd to fight hunger one step at a time. \nRegister today here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/RidgefieldPark/CFA3rdAnnual5KRunWalk
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/cfas-4th-annual-5k-run-walk/
LOCATION:Overpeck Park\, 199 Challenger Road\, Ridgefield Park\, NJ\, 07660\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Food Action":MAILTO:inquiry@cfanj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250118T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250118T150000
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Day of Service Weekend Snack Pack Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Center for Food Action on Saturday\, January 18th for our Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Day of Service Snack Pack Event! \n\nThis year our country will pause to celebrate the 96th birthday of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Dr. King’s messages advocated for economic justice\, education\, housing\, empowerment of the poor\, and working-class people of all colors. Dr. King stated\, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is\, ‘what are you doing for others?’” \nOur 2025 Event Chairperson is Dr. Theodora Lacey\, who is no stranger to civil rights. She worked under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, during the Montgomery Bus Boycott from 1955- 1956. I invite you to join our MLK Day of Service as we support children at risk of hunger in our community. \nCFA’s Weekend Snack Pack Program helps fill the gap for children at risk of hunger by providing healthy\, kid-friendly\, and easy-to-prepare foods. \nOn Saturday\, January 18th\, at 12 P.M.\, join us at Community Baptist Church as we pack approximately 2\,000 snack packs for local children in need. \nPlease join us! Our children are worth it! Sign up today here!
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service-weekend-snack-pack-event/
LOCATION:Community Baptist Church of Englewood\, 224 First Street\, Englewood\, New Jersey
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Food Action":MAILTO:inquiry@cfanj.org
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SUMMARY:CFA's 48th Annual Fall Fundraiser: Moving Forward Together
DESCRIPTION:Join the Celebration at CFA’s 48th Annual Fall Fundraiser!\n\nGet ready for an unforgettable evening filled with dinner\, drinks\, and decadent desserts. Be inspired by our keynote speaker\, Katie Martin\, the visionary author of Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries and renowned advocate for innovative food security solutions. Network with community leaders and changemakers while savoring a gourmet dining experience and celebrate our honorees who ignite change in your community. Mark your calendars and join us for a night of celebration\, inspiration\, and impact! \n  \nQuestions? Please contact\, Sr. Events and Marketing Manager\, Laura at lpacelli@cfanj.org or 201-569-1804 x27
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/cfas-48th-annual-fall-fundraiser-moving-forward-together/
LOCATION:Glenpointe Mariott\, 100 William Burr Boulevard\, Teaneck\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance: Weekend Snack Pack Event
DESCRIPTION: \nIn Honor of Hunger Awareness Month\, this year’s 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance event marks twelve years of service to our community. CFA’s snack pack event supports our initiatives by improving the lives of children in our community\, strengthening families\, and fostering civic engagement through service and volunteers. This year\, we plan to make over 2\,000 snack packs to assist local children at risk of food insecurity. Purchase your tickets here. \nPlease join us! Our children are worth it! \nQuestions? Please contact\, Sr. Events and Marketing Manager\, Laura at lpacelli@cfanj.org or 201-569-1804 x27
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/9-11-national-day-of-service-and-remembrance-weekend-snack-pack-event/
LOCATION:Glenpointe Mariott\, 100 William Burr Boulevard\, Teaneck\, NJ\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Food Action":MAILTO:inquiry@cfanj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240504T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240504T073000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152924
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SUMMARY:CFA Run/Walk - Fighting Hunger One Step at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Help fight hunger in our community\, grab the kids\, grab your walking shoes and join us on May 4th in Overpeck Park for CFA’s second annual 5K.\nThe money you raise helps fight hunger in your community!\n\nNo one should be hungry in New Jersey\, yet hunger is present in every town and community. Together we can raise funds to purchase nutritious food for people and families in need. \nLearn More / Register \n\n 
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/cfa-run-walk-fighting-hunger-one-step-at-a-time-2/
LOCATION:Overpeck Park\, 199 Challenger Road\, Ridgefield Park\, NJ\, 07660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Food Action":MAILTO:inquiry@cfanj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240115T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240115T133000
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SUMMARY:MLK Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join Center for Food Action at the Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day of Service Snack Pack Event \nOn Monday\, January 15\, 2024\, our country will pause to celebrate the 93rd birthday of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.  Dr. King’s messages advocated for economic justice\, education\, housing\, empowerment of the poor\, and working-class people of all colors. Dr. King stated\, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is\, ‘what are you doing for others?’” \nCFA is pleased to announce that our 2024 volunteer MLK Day of Service Weekend Snack Pack will be an in-person event on Monday\, January 15th at 12 noon at Community Baptist Church of Englewood. \nOur 2024 Event Chairperson is Mrs. Theodora Lacey\, who is no stranger to civil rights. She worked under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, during the Montgomery Bus Boycott from 1955- 1956. I invite you to join our MLK Day of Service as we support children at risk of hunger in our community. \nPlease join us! Our children are worth it! \nDonate/Sponsor
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/mlk-day-2024/
LOCATION:Community Baptist Church of Englewood\, 224 First Street\, Englewood\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231009T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231009T210000
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SUMMARY:CFA's Annual Fundraiser: Moving Forward Together 2023
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate with us at CFA’s 47th Annual Fundraiser. Join us for dinner\, drinks and dessert and a keynote address from Mark Dinglasan\, Executive Director NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate. The night also includes the presentation of our Public Service Award to Dr. Joy Dorsey-Whiting Hackensack’s Middle School Principal who has worked with CFA for years on providing our youngest guests with food they need through the Weekend Snack Program and our Community Leadership Service Award to Janet Sharma from Age-Friendly Englewood.\n  \nLearn More / Register \n 
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/cfas-annual-fundraiser-moving-forward-together-2023/
LOCATION:Glenpointe Mariott\, 100 William Burr Boulevard\, Teaneck\, NJ\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Food Action":MAILTO:inquiry@cfanj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230911T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230911T180000
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SUMMARY:9/11 Day of Service 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join Center for Food Action at the 9/11 National Day of Service Snack Pack Event \nOn Monday\, September 11th at 4:00pm\, CFA will gather inperson for our 11th Annual 9/11 Weekend Snack Pack event at Fairleigh Dickinson University\, Edward Williams Gallery\, FDU\, 150 Kotte Place Hackensack NJ 07601. CFA’s annual day of service supports our initiatives by improving our neighbors’ lives\, strengthening communities\, and fostering civic engagement through service and volunteering. \nPlease join us! Our children are worth it! \nDonate/Sponsor
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/9-11-day-of-service-2023/
LOCATION:Fairleigh Dickinson University\, 150 Kotte Place\, Hackensack\, NJ\, 07601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Food Action":MAILTO:inquiry@cfanj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230506T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230506T120000
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SUMMARY:CFA Run/Walk - Fighting Hunger One Step at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Help fight hunger in our community\, grab the kids\, grab your walking shoes and join us on May 6th in Overpeck Park for CFA’s second annual 5K.\nThe money you raise helps fight hunger in your community!\n\nNo one should be hungry in New Jersey\, yet hunger is present in every town and community. Together we can raise funds to purchase nutritious food for people and families in need. \nLearn More / Register \n\n 
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/cfa-run-walk-fighting-hunger-one-step-at-a-time/
LOCATION:Overpeck Park\, 199 Challenger Road\, Ridgefield Park\, NJ\, 07660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Food Action":MAILTO:inquiry@cfanj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230122T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230212T170000
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SUMMARY:2023 Souperbowl
DESCRIPTION:Help tackle hunger in our community and join  CFA’s  7th annual Souper Bowl fundraiser. The Souper Bowl is an excellent opportunity for groups to get involved; youth groups\, small groups\, Sunday school\, Mitzvah projects\, families\, and individuals are welcome. \nDownload the Souper Bowl Flyer here!\nRegister your organization for Souper Bowl Hearty Soup Can Drive using the button below.  Your team can donate funds or cans of their favorite hearty soups.\nbetween Sunday\, January 22th – Sunday\, February 12th\, to your designated drop-off location. \nSign Up!
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/2023-souperbowl/
LOCATION:NJ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Food Action":MAILTO:inquiry@cfanj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230116T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230116T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152924
CREATED:20221205T165926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T145626Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join Center for Food Action at the Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day of Service Snack Pack Event \nOn Monday\, January 16\, 2023\, our country will pause to celebrate the 93rd birthday of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.  Dr. King’s messages advocated for economic justice\, education\, housing\, empowerment of the poor\, and working-class people of all colors. Dr. King stated\, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is\, ‘what are you doing for others?’” \nCFA is pleased to announce that our 2023 volunteer MLK Day of Service Weekend Snack Pack will be an in-person event on Monday\, January 16th at 12 noon at Community Baptist Church of Englewood. \nOur 2023 Event Chairperson is Mrs. Theodora Lacey\, who is no stranger to civil rights. She worked under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, during the Montgomery Bus Boycott from 1955- 1956. I invite you to join our MLK Day of Service as we support children at risk of hunger in our community. \nPlease join us! Our children are worth it! \nDonate/Sponsor
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/mlk-day-2023/
LOCATION:Community Baptist Church of Englewood\, 224 First Street\, Englewood\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Food Action":MAILTO:inquiry@cfanj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221024T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152924
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T152633Z
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SUMMARY:CFA's Annual Fundraiser: Moving Forward Together
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate with us at CFA’s 46th Annual Fundraiser\, Moving Forward Together.  Join us for dinner\, drinks and dessert and a special keynote address from Ms. Jasmine Crowe\, founder\, and CEO of Goodr\, known for her motivational TedTalk\, What we are getting wrong in the fight to end hunger.  The night also includes the presentation of our Public Service Award to Mrs. Cynthia Johnson Barbato our former board president whose years of service enhanced our mission of preventing hunger and homelessness and our Humanitarian Award to the Oritani Charitable Foundation.\n  \nLearn More / Register \n 
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/cfas-annual-fundraiser-moving-forward-together/
LOCATION:Glenpointe Mariott\, 100 William Burr Boulevard\, Teaneck\, NJ\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Food Action":MAILTO:inquiry@cfanj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220514T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152924
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SUMMARY:CFA Run/Walk - Fighting Hunger One Step at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Help fight hunger in our community\, grab the kids\, grab your walking shoes and join us on May 14th\, in Overpeck Park for CFA’s inaugural 5K.\nThe money you raise helps fight hunger in your community!\n\nNo one should be hungry in New Jersey\, yet hunger is present in every town and community. Together we can raise funds to purchase nutritious food for people and families in need. \nLearn More / Register \n\n 
URL:https://cfanj.org/event/runwalk22/
LOCATION:Overpeck Park\, 199 Challenger Road\, Ridgefield Park\, NJ\, 07660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Food Action":MAILTO:inquiry@cfanj.org
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