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.
Statement from Center for Food Action and Hunger Free NJ about the need for social justice.
SNAP recipients can now buy food online using their benefits card.
Our new report measures SNAP participation by county, while offering recommendations to expand its reach, in good times and bad.
As the coronavirus has crippled our economy, putting thousands of parents out of work, New Jersey school districts have responded with critical food aid.
Get the latest news about the response to hunger during this outbreak.
Here is the latest information about addressing hunger during the coronavirus crisis. Grant resources are listed at the end of this post.
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
Hunger-Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act passed the state Assembly last week — a significant step toward outlawing “lunch shaming” in the Garden State.
Nearly 40 percent of New Jersey’s community college students face hunger, according to the #RealCollege survey released today.
