New Jersey Credit Unions Food Cooperative
Our Food Cooperative helps replenish the shelves of local food pantries and organizations throughout New Jersey through credit union collaboration!
Credit Unions were established to serve their communities beyond the financial products and services they offer.
Affinity, EdiFi, and First Harvest Credit Unions Lead Food Drive Initiative
First Harvest Credit Union, Affinity Federal Credit Union, and EdiFi Credit Union have come together to co-sponsor the third annual New Jersey Credit Unions Food Cooperative. This statewide initiative unites 18 credit unions to help fight food insecurity across New Jersey.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.
Participating NJ Credit Unions include:
- Affinity Federal Credit Union (Co-Sponsor)
- Edifi Credit Union (Co-Sponsor)
- First Harvest Credit Union (Co-Sponsor)
- ACE Federal Credit Union
- Advanced Financial Federal Credit Union
- Bay Atlantic Federal Credit Union
- Bridgeton Onized Federal Credit Union
- County Excellence Federal Credit Union
- Deepwater Industries Federal Credit Union
- Elizabeth, NJ Firemen’s Federal Credit Union
- Healthcare Employees Federal Credit Union
- Manville Area Federal Credit Union
- Members 1st of NJ Federal Credit Union
- Motion Federal Credit Union
- Princeton Federal Credit Union
- Ridgedale Federal Credit Union
- Seaport Federal Credit Union
- The Atlantic Federal Credit Union
New Jersey Quick Facts
1.1 Million NJ Residents Face Food Insecurity
According to 2023 reporting from the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate, the average food insecurity rate was 11.7%.
Our Children are Facing the Greatest Need
From 2020 to 2023, the rate of food insecurity among New Jersey children under the age of 18 increased from 9.0% to 13.4%.
Food Deserts Impact 1.5 Million+ Residents
The top 50 food deserts identified by New Jersey Economic Development Authority are largely located within the Food Cooperative’s footprint.
How to Donate!
Visit a participating credit union branch to drop off donations, which will directly support food pantries and organizations within their local communities.
Canned fruits, vegetables, soups, and protein
Instant potatoes and whole grain pasta and rice
Low-sugar cereals
Find a First Harvest Branch Near You!
Credit Union Impact
“As not-for-profit credit unions, we have an inherent responsibility to uplift the communities we serve. New Jersey’s credit unions serve a wide variety of rural, urban, and suburban communities. There is a food inequity and affordability crisis that is impacting all of our residents. Credit unions have a proven ability to lead when there is a need to help those who are underserved. New Jersey’s credit unions are proud to lead on this important member-driven mission.”
– Mike Dinneen, First Harvest President & CEO
