CFA's Run/Walk Fighting Hunger One Step at a Time raised over $40,000 for our cause. We couldn't have achieved this amazing milestone without you! It was a beautiful day for the event, and we were thrilled to see 200 people come out to participate. From our...
Center for Food Action is pleased to announce that Nicole Desane Davis has earned the well-deserved appointment as the Executive Director of CFA, effective March 1. She has a proven fundraising record and displays core competencies in developing relationships with donors, sponsors, and community-based organizations. Nicole continues...
Patricia Espy, CFA’s executive director for the past thirty-five years will be retiring in March 2023. Espy, says, “It has been a privilege to contribute to the organization’s growth and success and I am thankful for all who have shared in the important work being...
February 9, 2022, Englewood NJ Center for Food Action and Hunger Free New Jersey announced today that Adele H. LaTourette has officially resigned from her role as Director of Hunger Free New Jersey. In her statement, LaTourette explained, “While I’m leaving CFA, it will never truly leave me. And I look forward...
CFA and Community Fight Hunger with MLK with Day of Service Volunteers to distribute food to area children and families in service five events January 14, 2022, Englewood NJ- Center for Food Action and area schools team up to distribute free food to area families impacted by...
Englewood, NJ (November 19, 2021) – This morning, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, The County of Bergen and Hackensack University Medical Center teamed up to deliver 1,500 turkeys for the families and individuals served by Center for Food Action. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Department have made...
Englewood, NJ (October 4, 2021) – Center for Food Action (CFA) is pleased to announce BD as a premier sponsor of the organization’s 45th anniversary event, in support of thousands of area families. With this gift, BD helps fund emergency service programs to ensure northern New...
COVID-19, high unemployment, businesses, and schools closed, the first half of 2020 has left a mark on all of us. As we begin the next six months of 2020 we remain optimistic, ever mindful of the stories we are hearing in our community. During this pandemic,...
US News & World Report (3.19.21)The rise in child hunger amid the pandemic has been highest in some rich communities, which weren't as ready to cope as places that have long dealt with poverty.By Kaiser Health News, Contributor Laura Ungar March 19, 2021, at 1:34 p.m.Alexandra...
Englewood, NJ (March 5, 2021) – Center for Food Action (CFA) and Interfaith Roundtable partners, St. Paul's Church (Englewood) and New Hope Baptist Church (Hackensack) hosted two emergency food pop-up distributions this past Saturday, February 27, 2021, to help local families experiencing food insecurity.CFA has...
The rise in child hunger amid the pandemic has been highest in some rich communities, which weren't as ready to cope as places that have long dealt with poverty.Center for Food Action Receives Donation from The Valley Hospital to support Weekend Snack Pack ProgramEnglewood, NJ...
Volunteers to distribute food to area families in three service events, culminating in an online event with Mrs. Theodora Smiley Lacey. January 14, 2021, Englewood NJ- Center for Food Action and area schools team up to distribute free food to area families impacted by the COVID-19...
Hospital partners with Center for Food Action to feed families, support health needs As posted 12.1.2020 at: https://www.englewoodhealth.org/englewood-health-working-to-ease-food-insecurityAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the economic livelihoods of people in Bergen County and beyond, Englewood Health is providing resources and access to food through its new...
October 13, 2020, Englewood NJ – Center for Food Action has been selected as a finalist in the 2nd annual .ORG Impact Awards, which honors remarkable .ORGs and individuals positively impacting their communities and making the world a better place. The awards are hosted by...
CFA transforms popular in-person event into a virtual event, funding 9,000 snack packsSeptember 23, 2020, Englewood NJ- For the past eight years, CFA has worked to rekindle the unity that arose in the aftermath of 9/11 with Day of Service and Remembrance Weekend Snack Packing...
