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.
Newark leads nation on school breakfast
Newark schools ranked 5th nationwide for serving school breakfast to more kids.
Summer meals for school success!
To help school districts meet a new state mandate, Hunger Free New Jersey, the Community Food Bank of New Jersey and Reinvestment Fund will host three summer meals strategy sessions…
Ban lunch shaming in NJ schools
Shaming children for unpaid meal fees should be prohibited in New Jersey schools.
NBC spotlights NJ summer meals
A national news story examining summer meals features East Orange's program. Preview(opens in a new tab) Check out this great article, which spotlight the amazing work the East Orange Recreation…
Summer meals on the rise
More children are receiving summer meals, helping combat childhood hunger, according to a new report by Hunger Free New Jersey. New Jersey communities served up summer meals to more than…
