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UpRoot. ReImagine. ReBuild
At the Coalition for Food and Health Equity, we build resilient communities of health through integrated health and nutrition services rooted in a politic of racial liberation and economic justice.
We address health and hunger issues in low-income and predominantly minority communities that are most commonly affected by a lack of healthy food options, unaffordability of healthy foods, and comprehensive wellness services.
Ujamaa Cafe
Ujamaa Cafe are cashless, grab-and-go, de-surveilled food access points that provide an innovative model for offering healthy food options to diverse patrons, sharing nutritional information, and supporting the local small business economy through strategic partnerships with food businesses and entrepreneurs.
Additional Programs
STEM 4 Good
STEM 4 Good Is a year-long internship program that provides students with hands-on experiences, mentorship, and real-world applications for food-based data-science, with essential skills in communication, technology, teamwork, and adaptability; Exposes students to introductory data analytics and science in relation to predictive analysis, and food safety with the Ujamaa Cafe Program; and introduces students to the technology behind the Ujamaa Cafe fridges and transaction tracking software, as well as systems and software education to help with creating data-informed orders each week.
Pals & Produce
Coalition for Food and Health Equity’s Pals & Produce program offers fresh produce and nutritious premade meals to low income cancer patients undergoing treatment, recent cancer survivors and caregivers. This program is free for participants and will run for the duration of the farm season. Participants must reside in one of the following counties: Bergen, Camden, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Monmouth, Passaic, or Union. For more information and to enroll, contact Jessica Stone at jstone@coalitionequity.org.
Rapid Response
CFHE’s Rapid Response Hunger Relief Program is a produce box delivery program that provides fresh, local produce to residents in need. Clients experiencing hardship and food insecurity are eligible to enroll in the program for short term assistance. Individuals that wish to enroll must live within CFHE’s catchment area.
For assistance, please contact our hotline at 800-943-1752 and a member of our team will follow up with you.
Program Recipient Testimonials
Pals & Produce
"WHAT A GREAT, BEAUTIFUL BOUNTY !!!.... I've already made the potatoes and asparagus for us. Everything is divinely nutritious, tasty and fresh !!! Not only am I going through cancer treatment but I've also been caring for my husband, who has had surgery and been in and out of the hospital. This is a blessing. Thank you and God bless you all!"
~J.C.
Pals & Produce
"Thank you to all who were and are involved in the program, I am beyond grateful for this program and the work that you all do. You are all kind and compassionate, it is so nice that you have this program for people in need. Things are really hard right now and this really helps. Thank you so much! This program is a blessing."
~M.P.
Rapid Response
First of all, I want to say thank you. This is the third week I received the produce. I am so pleased and happy. It's been a great help. Again thank you very much."
~A.S.
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