# Day of Giving Back at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey

![](/sites/default/files/styles/article_image/public/community_food_bank_image%20Final.jpg?itok=PXMKBV4D)  Saturday, April 6, 2019 8:45 AM to 11:00 AM  Community Food Bank of New Jersey - 31 Evans Terminal Ave Hillside, NJ 07205 [Register Now](https://secure.alumni.nyu.edu/s/1068/GroupBus/social.aspx?sid=1068&gid=2&pgid=19550&cid=34646)

**Volunteer Info**
This event is open to both alumni and their families, but the minimum age to volunteer is 12; anyone between the ages of 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register early since we will be limited to 20 volunteers.

The dress code is casual and comfortable (no open shoes; we recommend sneakers or work boots). We encourage you to review the [Food Bank’s FAQ’s ](https://www.cfbnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/website-FAQs-updated_1.17.2018.pdf)when preparing to join us.

**Parking and Directions**
The Community Food Bank of New Jersey is conveniently located off of State Route 22 in Hillside, NJ - which is approximately one half-hour from Washington Square Park, Paramus, Berkeley Heights or Piscataway.

Parking is available on the side of the warehouse. For maps and specific directions, please use google maps.

[**About the Community Food Bank of New Jersey** ](http://www.njfoodbank.org/)
What started in 1975, by founder Kathleen DiChiara, out of the trunk of her car is now a 280,000 square foot warehouse distributing 23+ million pounds of food
and groceries to 750,000 low-income New Jersey residents in over 85% of New Jersey’s counties.

The Food Bank is seeking donations of non-perishable food items e.g. soup or cereal; feel free to bring an item or two if you wish.