Center For Food Action Needs Donations

The Center for Food Action is seeking donations of various food items this summer as this time of the year is the organization’s “slow season.”

The organization, founded in 1976, provides needy local families with food packages, counseling and advocacy in its quest to end hunger and homelessness. The CFA has five locations in Bergen and Passaic counties, with the site in Englewood serving as its headquarters.

According to the group’s website, though funded by both government and private grants, the CFA depends upon food donations from the community to distribute food packages to families in need.

The list of items needed, which include more than just food, according to the flyer, include:

• Frozen chickens           
• Frozen vegetables           
• Pancake mix               
• Syrup           
• Condiments           
• Juice           
• Unexpired canned goods                
• Supermarket gift cards        
• Paper towels         
• Toilet paper               
• Napkins           
• Dish detergent           
• Shampoo        
• Bar Soap          
• Conditioner           
• Toothbrushes/Toothpaste           
• Baby formula              
• Diapers, sized 4,5, and 6       
• Personal toiletry items                   
• Children’s books           
• Monetary donations           

Donations can be dropped off at the CFA location in Mahwah next to the Mahwah Public Library or at their headquarters in Englewood during business hours. 

Get more information about how to donate at the CFA’s website.