Center for Food Action

06/10/2026

🌟 We are proud to partner with the Diabetes Foundation, Inc. to bring diabetes education, nutrition guidance, prevention strategies, and resources directly to CFA guests.

Managing and preventing diabetes is already challenging, but it can become even more difficult for households experiencing food insecurity. When neighbors are already making hard choices with limited resources, accessible education and support can make a meaningful difference.

We are grateful to our partners at the Diabetes Foundation, Senator Gordon Johnson, and representatives from the Bergen County Office of Food Security for coming together to highlight this important work.

🎬 Watch the video to learn more about this project:

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06/09/2026

Our friends at Takasago International donated 300 pounds of food to our Englewood location!

This is incredibly helpful and goes a long way to support Northern New Jersey neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Thank you, Takasago, for your consideration and generosity. This donation will make an immediate impact in the lives of CFA guests. 🥫 🍎

06/08/2026

🌱 ✨ Since 2016, Smadar Shemmesh has shared her time, talent, and care as a in our organic garden in Englewood. Her dedication has helped us grow countless fruits and vegetables to share with our community.

We are so grateful for the many ways she has helped this garden flourish. Thank you, Smadar, for 10 wonderful years of service! 🥕 🧺

05/28/2026

A huge thank you to Columbia Bank Foundation for their generous $15,000 Community Grant in support of our Mobile Pantry, and for the beautiful cake celebrating our 50th anniversary! 🎂🚐💚

Columbia Bank has been a longtime supporter of CFA, and their continued investment in our mission means more than we can say. Thanks to their commitment, we've been able to bring fresh food and essential resources directly to Bergen and Passaic County residents who are homebound, lack transportation, or face other barriers to visiting our pantry locations.

05/19/2026

Thank you to the generous volunteer who organized a reusable bag drive for our Hackensack pantry location!

This donation is an incredible help, as our Hackensack pantry uses more than 90 bags each day to serve guests. Support like this helps us direct more resources toward providing food and assistance to our community.

05/18/2026

Thank you to the Smith School of Tenafly Parent’s Association for funding 500 snack packs!

Each year, Smith School students help assemble snack packs while learning about the importance of community, service, and giving back. A special shoutout to Lee Ann Schaadt for coordinating the event, and thank you to the parents who volunteered their time to help!

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

About Center for Food Action 5th Annual Run Walk! Over 200 Runners and Walkers gathered this morning despite the threat of rain for our 5K. Special shoutout to our staff and volunteers and to the amazing race ambassador Regina Fleming. Thank you to our sponsors
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05/08/2026

Our 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk is tomorrow! ⏰

Celebrate 50 years of impact with a family-friendly morning at Overpeck County Park. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, every step supports our mission to fight food insecurity and homelessness across northern New Jersey. 💚

📍 Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park
🗓 Saturday, May 9
🏃 All fitness levels welcome

The event is happening rain or shine! ☀️☔ Register now: https://cfanj.short.gy/CFA_5k_Run_Walk_Signup

05/07/2026

⏰ Our 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk is 2 days away! More than 150 community members have already registered. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of supporting Bergen and Passaic County residents.

📅 This Saturday, May 9th | 9:00 AM
📍 Overpeck County Park

Register today: https://cfanj.short.gy/CFA_5k_Run_Walk_Signup