Summer Meals Sites Grow for NJ Kids During Pandemic
June 30, 2020
This summer, more New Jersey communities will be serving free summer meals to children, helping families struggling to make ends meet amid the COVID pandemic.
This summer, more New Jersey communities will be serving free summer meals to children, helping families struggling to make ends meet amid the COVID pandemic.
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.
Just half of NJ schools are using an option that allows them to feed school meals to all students for free. Known as Community Eligibility,
Find grants and other resources to help feed NJ kids during the coronavirus outbreak. Our latest e-news has info for schools and community organizations that
The USDA posted guidance for schools to help them feed children during the coronavirus pandemic. This Q&A addresses issues involved with feeding children through the
With schools closed, districts across New Jersey are serving providing meals in a variety of ways through federal child nutrition programs.
Hunger-Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act passed the state Assembly last week — a significant step toward outlawing “lunch shaming” in the Garden State.
Newark ranks 5th nationally for serving school breakfast to more students.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill that will provide free school meals to more students living in struggling families.
New legislation, a guide on summer meals and more about feeding NJ kids in our latest enews.