Changing policy and practice
to ensure all New Jerseyans
Have Healthy Food,
Every Single Day
Fueling Change. Feeding All
Hunger haunts every corner of New Jersey. That’s why a statewide response is critical. Hunger Free New Jersey, a program of Center for Food Action, leads that effort, educating the public and decision-makers about hunger — its causes, its solutions. We mobilize diverse organizations. We push for sweeping changes so every single New Jersey resident has healthy food to eat — every single day.
News About Hunger In New Jersey
Governor Murphy introduces 2024 budget, including over $100 million in funding to keep New Jerseyans fed
Last month, Governor Murphy began the Fiscal Year 2024 budget process with his Budget Address. The governor’s budget message kicks off a legislative review process
Senate moves to help New Jerseyans who rely on SNAP benefits
The $95 state SNAP minimum legislation now heads to the Governor’s desk TRENTON, N.J. – Today the State Senate voted in favor of A5086/S3491, legislation that
New legislation would boost SNAP monthly minimum to $95
Last week, the Assembly Human Services Committee voted to increase the minimum monthly benefit under the State SNAP Minimum Benefits Program from $50 to $95
February 2023 is the last month for maximized SNAP benefits
Emergency Allotments have been provided to all eligible SNAP households monthly since March 2020. Starting in March 2023, you will only receive your regular monthly
Our Top Hunger Solutions
Feeding NJ Kids
Strengthening SNAP
More About Hunger in New Jersey
Faces of Hunger
“We had the American dream. In the blink of an eye, it turned to a nightmare. SNAP gave me peace of mind, knowing my kids wouldn’t go to bed hungry.''
College Hunger
In partnership with NJ’s colleges and universities, we are advancing solutions to campus hunger so students don't have to choose between food and school.
Senior Hunger
Seniors are particularly vulnerable to hunger. Many receive meager assistance or no aid at all. We are working on solutions to senior hunger.
Our Latest Reports & Fact Sheets
Boosting NJ SNAP: Eliminating Barriers to Participation
REPORT | May 2021
NJ Summer Meals for Kids, 2020
REPORTS | FEBRARY/JUNE 2021
Missed Dollars, Bare Cupboards: Improving NJ SNAP Participation
REPORT | APRIL 2020
The State of NJ Afterschool Meals
REPORT | SEPTEMBER 2019
The State of NJ Summer Meals
REPORT | JUNE 2020
The State of NJ School Breakfast
REPORT | APRIL 2019
NJ Summer Meals Legislation Explainer
FACT SHEET | JANUARY 2019
Federal Food Aid Data by Congressional District
FACT SHEET | JANUARY 2020
