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Boosting School Meal Enrollment
New Jersey schools are reporting a low return of applications for free or low-cost school meals. This is concerning. Find out why.
Congress extends P-EBT
Congress recently passed a resolution that that will help address childhood hunger, which has grown to even more alarming rates during COVID-19. The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT), which…
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.
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.
HFNJ testifies at Senate hearing
Director Adele LaTourette gave lawmakers an update on school meals and other child nutrition program participation during a Senate hearing on Monday.
Gov signs bill to expand free school meals
Great news! Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill that will provide free meals to more students living in struggling families.
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Tell Congress to outlaw lunch shaming
New federal legislation would stop schools from shaming students who have unpaid school meal fees. Weigh in on this important issue.
NJ moves to outlaw lunch shaming
State legislation would ban lunch shaming and make school meals available to more students in need.
NJ lags in feeding young kids
New Jersey is missing out on federal dollars to feed very young children.