Community Food Bank of New Jersey's 2025 Pack-a-Thon Exceeds Goals, Packing Over 265,000 Meals

Annual Pack-a-Thon Success

• 💡 The Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) held its annual 24-hour pack-a-thon, an event crucial for combating hunger and food insecurity.
• 🎯 The event successfully raised awareness and increased volunteer engagement, with over 600 volunteers participating.

Volunteer Impact and Mission

• 🚀 Volunteers are critical to CFBNJ's mission, with their work equating to the output of 42 staff members annually.
• 💰 The donated time and effort from volunteers represent a significant, immeasurable contribution to the food bank's operations.
• 🤝 The pack-a-thon was initially conceived during COVID-19 when volunteer numbers were low, highlighting the need for sustained volunteer support.

Record-Breaking Meal Production

• 📊 The 2025 pack-a-thon achieved a remarkable grand total of 265,867 meals packed.
• ⏰ The slogan "Hunger doesn't sleep. Neither did we." reflects the dedication of volunteers who worked tirelessly for 24 hours.
• ✨ Volunteers expressed deep satisfaction and a sense of purpose, finding the arduous event incredibly rewarding.