Resources for Food Pantry Staff & Volunteers

 The NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate keeps an updated list of funding opportunities to advance Food Security! Learn more on their website.

Food Pantry staff & volunteers are eligible for free Food Handling Certification classes. View the schedule here and reach out to the Office of Food Security to learn more.

 Many private foundations, corporations, and government agencies require 501(c)(3) status to award grant funding.

Learn more about becoming a partner with Table to Table, a food rescue operation here in North Jersey.

Volunteer network powered by the              community, and 100% free to use.

Learn more about becoming a partner of the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.

Tutorial on making an Amazon Wishlist for your organization.

SNAP Navigators can help: Understand SNAP eligibility; complete the application process; gather application documents; and keep your SNAP benefits.

See a complete calendar of SNAP Navigator Outreach for the State of NJ. 

This Strategic Plan is a three-year framework designed to guide coordinated, cross-sector action to advance food security for all New Jerseyans. Developed by the NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate.

Learn more about Food Security in NJ                               from the Office of the Food Security Advocate.

See exact numbers of SNAP enrollment as well as students enrolled in Free / Reduced lunch here in Bergen County. 

Separated by municipality.

 The Office of Food Security hosts online seminars, featuring social service agencies that serve Bergen County.  

The Office of Food Security hosts open door  "office hours" sessions, where organizations can ask questions and share important updates.

Learn more about Food Security in NJ from the Office of the Food Security Advocate.

Sign up to make an appointment with the Office of Food Security to get a demo of Oasis Insights database.

A full visual guide about how to use the basic features of the Oasis Insights database.

Learn more about how to use the referral features on the Oasis Insights database.