Community FoodBank of New Jersey: Donate Food

overview

Food Donors annually contribute 56% of the 21 million pounds of food distributed by the Community FoodBank of New Jersey in the 2006 - 2007 fiscal year. This is a valuable contribution to our effort to FIGHT HUNGER IN NJ! These donations enable the FoodBank to meet the food and nutrition needs of the hungry in our 18 county service territory. The groups stepping forward to make these efforts include a wide array of organizations in our community, including:

Individuals	Corporations
Civic Organizations Houses of Worship Schools Youth Groups Neighbors...	Community Service Food Drives Labor Unions Newspapers Architectural Firms Professional Sports Teams Entertainment Industry
Food Companies	The possibilities are endless and growing, but so is the need...
Grocery Chains Retailers Manufacturers Warehouses Truckers Packers and growers

Food Drive Facts

corporate donors: faq

Where does the food go?
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey serves a network of over 1600 hunger-relief agencies, including food pantries and soup kitchens. We can get your donation to people who are having difficulty making ends meet in 18 of the 21 counties in New Jersey, quickly and efficiently

How quickly can you pick up my company’s donation after we call?
Donation pick up should be discussed at the time your food drive is scheduled. Under normal circumstances we will pick up your donation within 3 business days after your call. The FoodBank has a fleet of trucks including two 53 foot tractor-trailers on the road daily picking up refrigerated and dry donations. Our fully equipped Hillside warehouse has 280,000 square feet including 119,000 cubic feet of freezer and cooler space. These resources create a basis for forming a partnership with our donors based on our reputation of consistency and reliability.

Does the FoodBank send a receipt for our donation?
Yes. You will promptly receive a receipt specifying the number of items or total weight received. Our entire inventory is computerized and traceable, for your safety and convenience.

What is my liability?
The Federal “Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act” gives food donors protection against liability. Click Here for highlights of the law.

How does this help my marketing strategy?
Our goal is to be your partner in the management unsaleables. Donating food is not only a community service it is also an important tactic of your inventory management plan, as follows:

Donated product is taken out of the regular distribution channels
Product is not subject to sale against your own label or product the next day
Donation lowers expense of waste management and distressed sales
Storage costs are lowered, we handle large quantities quickly and efficiently
Food you donate goes immediately to people in need

As part of building a partnership, we want to work with you...

virtual food drive

Click Here for our Virtual Food drive. The drive will supply a list of foods most representative of the foods most needed by our member charities.

By participating in the Virtual Food Drive, your generous donation to The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is tax deductible and will be used to support the operational expenses of the FoodBank as it works daily to assist charities serving more than 500,000 people in need.

Find out how to customize a Virtual Food Drive for your organization!

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey thanks you for donating through the Virtual Food Drive. Items pictured are representative of the foods most needed by the Food Bank. Your generous donation is tax deductible and will be used to support the operational expenses of the FoodBank as it works daily to assist charities serving more than 500,000 people in need.