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.
News about feeding people during Coronavirus pandemic
Here is the latest information about addressing hunger during the coronavirus crisis. Grant resources are listed at the end of this post.
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.
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.
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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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.
Get the latest news about hunger in NJ
Hunger Free New Jersey's December e-news serves up the latest news about hunger in New Jersey. Read it now! Get info about school lunch legislation advancing through the state legislation,…
NJ moves to outlaw lunch shaming
State legislation would ban lunch shaming and make school meals available to more students in need.
Save SNAP!
We have another chance to fight food stamps cuts. Comment now to prevent 3 million American and 1 million children from losing critical food aid.
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…
