Join Us in Supporting Local NJ Food Pantries This Summer

Credit Unions were established to serve their communities beyond the financial products and services they offer. That’s why EdiFi has teamed up with 17 other credit unions across New Jersey to make a lasting impact this season.

This year’s collection focuses on replenishing food pantry supplies during the summer months, when many children lose access to school-provided meals while on break. We aim to restock the shelves of local food pantries and organizations as a result of the increased need.

According to recent reporting from the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate, New Jersey’s average food insecurity rate was 11.7% in 2023, with 1.1 million residents experiencing food insecurity. From 2020 to 2023, the rate of food insecurity among children under 18 increased from 9.0% to 13.4%.

To donate, find your closest branch {link to locations page} to drop off nonperishable food items from now through August 31st.

Essential food items with the greatest need include:

• Nutritious snacks
• Low-sugar juice boxes
• Canned fruits & vegetables
• Low-sugar cereals
• Spreads in plastic jars
• Canned protein like tuna & chicken
• Instant potatoes
• Whole grain pasta & rice
• Shelf stable milk & nut milks
• Canned soups & stews

Benefitting food pantries and organizations include [name(s) of chosen organizations].

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