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.
Hunger & Coronavirus
News About Hunger In New Jersey
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Need to extend P-EBT
P-EBT has helped thousands of New Jersey families afford food during the pandemic. Yet this critical benefit will expire Sept. 30. Hunger Free New Jersey,
Nourishing Neighbors supports HFNJ
Want to help fight hunger? Visit your local ACME & make a donations at checkout. All donations will support our efforts to expand school breakfast
Still waiting for P-EBT Card?
Find out more about Pandemic EBT, special food aid for school children and what to do in New Jersey if you haven’t received your card.
Ring & Rally Senate to boost SNAP
On Monday, July 20, join advocates across the country in calling on the Senate to quickly pass a COVID-19 relief package that boosts SNAP.
Our Top Hunger Solutions
Feeding NJ Kids
Strengthening SNAP
More About Hunger in New Jersey
Hunger Facts
Thousands of New Jersey children, adults, senior citizens, veterans and others face hunger and struggle to find help. Get the facts about hunger in NJ.
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
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 | MAY 2019
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
