Save 1, Feed 1: Giving Blood In NJ This March Can Also Help Feed Neighbors

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey residents can help feed their neighbors when they roll up their sleeves to give blood in March.

For every donor who registers in March, New Jersey Blood Services will donate $1 to Community Food Bank of New Jersey as part of the "Save 1, Feed 1" initiative.

About 800,000 Garden State residents, including 200,000 children, struggle with hunger. CFBNJ can provide three meals for that single dollar, according to a news release from both organizations.

Donors can call 1-800-933-2566 or visit www.nybc.org/save1feed1 to find a blood drive nearby.

Andrea Cefarelli, senior executive director at NJ Blood Services, said her organization is "thrilled" to part with Community FoodBank.

“Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a chronic shortage of blood, as well as a dramatic increase in the need for food bank services. We hope that this partnership is able to help both of our organizations to provide essential services to New Jerseyans.”

Carlos Rodriguez, president and CEO of Community FoodBank of New Jersey, said his organization was grateful for the support.

"Need in our communities remains elevated," Rodriguez said in a news release.