Spread the word about P-EBT
Hunger Free New Jersey just launched a campaign to inform parents about new food assistance that will be provided in the coming months.
Hey Parents! Get Ready!
Encourage parents to ensure that their school has their children's correct information.
Hey Parents! Sign up for school meals.
Encourage parents to apply for free or reduced-price school meals.
Despite new state law, NJ drops again in school breakfast rankings
Despite a new state law requiring breakfast after the bell in high-poverty schools, New Jersey schools served breakfast to fewer students after the law went into effect, indicating that many schools were not abiding by the mandate.
NJ sees steep drop in afterschool meals
New Jersey is heading in the wrong direction when it comes to serving afterschool suppers to children who may be going home to an empty dinner table.
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.
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.
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.
Happy elementary school girls in uniforms holding lunch trays
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.
