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.
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Lunch shaming bill advances
Newark leads nation on school breakfast
Newark schools ranked 5th nationwide for serving school breakfast to more kids.
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Newark leads nation on school breakfast
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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.
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HFNJ testifies at Senate hearing
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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Gov signs bill to expand free school meals
The latest news about hunger in New Jersey
Our latest e-news covers new state legislation, school meal debt, SNAP developments and more about reducing hunger in New Jersey.
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The latest news about hunger in New Jersey
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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.
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Tell Congress to outlaw lunch shaming
HFNJ video
Hunger Free New Jersey video spotlights how we can fight hunger together.
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HFNJ video
NJ lags in feeding young kids
New Jersey is missing out on federal dollars to feed very young children.
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NJ lags in feeding young kids
NJ gaining on afterschool suppers
New Jersey communities achieved one of the highest increases in the nation when it comes to serving afterschool suppers to more students, according to a national report released today. The…
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NJ gaining on afterschool suppers
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New guide helps schools serve summer meals
This new guide offers smart strategies for schools to operate successful summer meal programs.
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New guide helps schools serve summer meals
