Pandemic amplifies need for summer meals for kids
The COVID pandemic has amplified the need for summer meals for children. This report tracks New Jersey's progress, while making recommendations for feeding more kids this summer.
CFA/HFNJ committed to social justice
Statement from Center for Food Action and Hunger Free NJ about the need for social justice.
NJ SNAP could benefit thousands more NJ residents
Our new report measures SNAP participation by county, while offering recommendations to expand its reach, in good times and bad.
Feeding NJ residents during coronavirus
Get the latest news about the response to hunger during this outbreak.
New rule deters immigrants from seeking help
The Trump administration’s public charge rule took effect on February 24, spreading fear among immigrants who may need public assistance. Under the rule, legal immigrants seeking green cards can have…
Lunch shaming bill advances
Hunger-Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act passed the state Assembly last week -- a significant step toward outlawing "lunch shaming" in the Garden State.
Hunger pervasive on NJ community college campuses
Nearly 40 percent of New Jersey’s community college students face hunger, according to the #RealCollege survey released today.
Newark leads nation on school breakfast
Newark schools ranked 5th nationwide for serving school breakfast to more kids.
Hunger Solutions Highlights, 2019
Hunger Free New Jersey just released its annual bulletin, highlighting the gains we made against hunger in 2019.
