MLK Day 2023
2023-01-16 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Community Baptist Church of Englewood, 224 First Street, Englewood, New Jersey
Join Center for Food Action at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Snack Pack Event
On 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?’”
CFA 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.
Our 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.
Please join us! Our children are worth it!
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2023 Souperbowl
2023-01-22 08:00 - 2023-02-12 17:00 | NJ
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.
Download the Souper Bowl Flyer here!
Register 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.
between Sunday, January 22th – Sunday, February 12th, to your designated drop-off location.
Sign Up!

CFA Run/Walk - Fighting Hunger One Step at a Time
2023-05-06 07:30 - 12:00 | Overpeck Park, 199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ, 07660, United States
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.
The money you raise helps fight hunger in your community!

No 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.
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9/11 Day of Service 2023
2023-09-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Fairleigh Dickinson University, 150 Kotte Place, Hackensack, NJ, 07601, United States
Join Center for Food Action at the 9/11 National Day of Service Snack Pack Event
On 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.
Please join us! Our children are worth it!
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CFA's Annual Fundraiser: Moving Forward Together 2023
2023-10-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Glenpointe Mariott, 100 William Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ, United States
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.

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MLK Day 2024
2024-01-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Community Baptist Church of Englewood, 224 First Street, Englewood, New Jersey
Join Center for Food Action at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Snack Pack Event
On 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?’”
CFA 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.
Our 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.
Please join us! Our children are worth it!
Donate/Sponsor

CFA Run/Walk - Fighting Hunger One Step at a Time
2024-05-04 07:30 | Overpeck Park, 199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ, 07660, United States
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.
The money you raise helps fight hunger in your community!

No 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.
Learn More / Register

9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance: Weekend Snack Pack Event
2024-09-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Glenpointe Mariott, 100 William Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ, United States
In 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.
Please join us! Our children are worth it!
Questions? Please contact, Sr. Events and Marketing Manager, Laura at lpacelli@cfanj.org or 201-569-1804 x27

CFA's 48th Annual Fall Fundraiser: Moving Forward Together
2024-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Glenpointe Mariott, 100 William Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ, United States
Join the Celebration at CFA’s 48th Annual Fall Fundraiser!

Get 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!

Questions? Please contact, Sr. Events and Marketing Manager, Laura at lpacelli@cfanj.org or 201-569-1804 x27

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service Weekend Snack Pack Event
2025-01-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Community Baptist Church of Englewood, 224 First Street, Englewood, New Jersey
Join Center for Food Action on Saturday, January 18th for our Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service Snack Pack Event!

This 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?’”
Our 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.
CFA’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.
On 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.
Please join us! Our children are worth it! Sign up today here!

CFA's 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk
2025-05-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Overpeck Park, 199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ, 07660, United States
Place
Overpeck County Park
199 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ US 07660

Description

Grab your running shoes or walking sneakers and register your family or friends or create a team!
The official meeting spot for event day is at the Overpeck County Park Amphitheater.
This is a USATF Certified Course and Timed Race for Runners.
Together, we can raise funds to purchase food to fight food insecurity in our community!
Meet us at Overpeck Park in Ridgefield Park at the amphitheater on Saturday, May 3rd to fight hunger one step at a time.
Register today here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/RidgefieldPark/CFA3rdAnnual5KRunWalk

9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance: Weekend Snack Pack Event 2025
2025-09-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Crowne Plaza Englewood, 401 S Van Brunt St., Englewood, NJ, 07631, United States
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.
This year’s event will be chaired by our friend, Jen Maxfield, Emmy® Award-winning correspondent for NBC 4 New York.
*Please note that there is free entry for up to 3 children per supervised adult ticketholder*
Please join us! Our children are worth it! Tickets available here.
Questions? Please contact us at events@cfanj.org or 201-569-1804 x.27

49th Fall Fundraiser: Next Generation – Nourish Awards, Moving Forward Together
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W Burr Blvd, Teaneck, 07666, United States
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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Weekend Snack Pack Event
2026-01-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Community Baptist Church of Englewood, 224 First Street, Englewood, New Jersey
Click Here to RSVP

Join 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.
We 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.
Dr. King once asked, “What are you doing for others?” On this day of service, let’s answer that call together.
Sign up today and be part of CFA’s 50th year of fighting hunger and building community.

5th Annual 5K Run/Walk
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Overpeck County Park, 199 Challenger Rd, Ridgefield Park, NJ, 07660, United States
Grab your running shoes or walking sneakers and register your family or friends or create a team!
The official meeting spot for event day is at the Overpeck County Park Amphitheater.
This is a USATF Certified Course and Timed Race for Runners.
Together, we can raise funds to purchase food to fight hunger in our community!
Meet us at Overpeck County Park at the amphitheater on Saturday, May 9th to fight hunger one step at a time.
Register Today!

9/11 Day of Service
2026-09-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Crowne Plaza Englewood, 401 S Van Brunt St., Englewood, NJ, 07631, United States
Join us for our annual 9/11 Day of Service Event, as we assemble 2,000 Snack Packs to support children at-risk of weekened food insecurity.
When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Englewood

Sponsored by BrandActive
Register today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/centerforforaction/event/2026_911_dayofservice/

Center for Food Action's 50th Anniversary Fall Fundraiser
2026-10-22 18:00 - 21:30 | Westmount Country Club, 728 Rifle Camp Rd, Woodland Park, New Jersey, 07424
Honoring Our Past, Nourishing Our Future, Moving Forward Together
Join us for a wonderful celebration as we look back on 50 years of community impact.

Event Details:
Thursday, October 22, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Westmount Country Club
728 Rifle Camp Rd, Woodland Park, NJ 07424
