Hunger Free New Jersey

"People need to know that they're not alone in their struggles against hunger," says @salaam Bhatti. "Tens of millions across the country are in the same situation." salon.com/2024/10/12/mor…

Watch a FRAC Webinar recording on the rise in EBT skimming fraud, what the industry is doing to make the leap from magnetic swipe cards, what legislation is before Congress to replace and solve for stolen benefits, and what advocates can do. youtube.com/watch?v=ZgoSrN…

This Thursday, 10/31, join FRAC for a deep dive into the findings of the newly released Afterschool Nutrition Report including participation data on both the Afterschool Supper and Afterschool Snack programs. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Watch a FRAC overview of the Healthy #SchoolMeals4All movement, including the research supporting the policy, lessons learned from implementing states, and bills introduced in Congress to expand school meals. youtube.com/watch?v=NzHo1V…

Keep the #LightsOnAfterschool for the programs that keep our young people fed and thriving! Check out @fractweets’ new report for more info ⬇️

Keep the #LightsOnAfterschool where you are! There's so many creative ways to plan an event or showcase the programs in your community. Join the largest nationwide celebration of afterschool & summer learning programs today! @afterschool4all afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm

Learn more about a recent milestone in supporting food security for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community: the restoration of SNAP benefits for people residing in the U.S. from Compact of Free Association (COFA) nations. frac.org/blog/restoring…

See FRAC’s Road to the #FarmBill page for Farm Bill basics, priority legislation, and action items for advocates as we enter the home stretch of the Farm Bill process. frac.org/action/snap-fa…

The WIC Farmers' Market season is here! Talk to your WIC nutritionist during your next appointment to see if you qualify for additional benefits to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets near you this summer. nj.gov/health/fhs/wic… #HealthierNJ

Tag your favorite school lunch buddy! 🥪🤝 #NSLW24 #NoKidHungry

@fractweets Thank you for the shout out!

Shout out to @HungerFreeNJ and NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate as #SchoolLunchChampions for their collaborative work on school meals outreach. Teamwork makes the dream work! #NSLW24

Another wonderful #NSLW2024 visit! Assemblywoman Collazos-Gill joined The Passaic Food Policy Council and @UWPassaic to tour Clifton Public Schools and learn more about their amazing school lunch program and the difference the #SchoolMealsForAll could make for their students.

Kudos to NJ for being a #schoolunchchampion & implementing Medicaid Direct Certification this school year! This collaborative effort will increase children’s access to nutritious #schoolmeals, while improving schools’ ability to operate Community Eligibility. #NSLW24 @NJDA

For #NSLW2024, we visited Davis Elementary School with Assemblyman Spearman to discuss the impact #schoolmeals are having in Camden and across our state. Thank you Assemblyman Spearman, Camden City School District, and Camden School Nutrition for such a wonderful visit!

So excited to be featured in #JumpStartJersey talking about the importance of access to healthy, free meals at school. #schoolmealsforall #smfanj #schoolmealsrock

#JumpStartJersey: I’m proud to feature @RaritanHWaters’ Mara Tippett and @HungerFreeNJ’s Lisa Pitz! From protecting clean water to ensuring children have access to healthy meals, they’re making a difference. Read Their Stories: jumpstartjersey.com/home/

Children can’t learn on an empty stomach. In some states kids are going back to school with free #schoolmeals4all, but we need a nationwide policy. Tell your members of Congress we need #schoolmeals4all! freeschoolmealsforall.org

If you are a SNAP recipient in South Carolina who lost food due to power outages during #HurricaneHelene, you may be eligible for replacement benefits. Learn more. counton2.com/news/south-car…

Summer EBT Recipients have 122 days from the day their benefits were issues to use them, which means you have until at least Nov. 29th to use your cards. If you have any questions about Summer EBT, or about how to redeem your benefits, you can call Hunger Free NYC: 646-355-1475