Feeding NJ kids: A new direction
After a successful 10-year campaign to feed NJ kids, Hunger Free New Jersey announces a new direction. The New Jersey Food for Thought Campaign was launched in October 2011 when…
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.
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.
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 to more children. This month,…
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.
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…
ACME donations benefit HFNJ
Donations made at participating ACME through September will benefit Hunger Free New Jersey.
Ban lunch shaming in NJ schools
Shaming children for unpaid meal fees should be prohibited in New Jersey schools.
