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New Jersey

Policy Snapshot

Failed to pass School Meals for All legislation

Expanded Access

Free school breakfast and lunch for students who qualify up to 224% of the federal poverty level.

34.2%

of students are eligible for free or reduced-price school lunch.*

Policy Landscape and Our Work

The New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate is tasked with forming a working group for School Meals for All. FoodCorps and our partners at the School Meals for All NJ campaign will join the group to help shape recommendations for the upcoming year. Planning efforts are underway to reach families eligible for expanded meal access and engage in the campaign for healthy school meals for all New Jersey students.

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March 5, 2024

Op-Ed: No New Jersey Student Should Go Hungry During the School Day

North Jersey | Lisa Pitz and Toni Bowman
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January 16, 2024

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Expanding Access to School Meals for New Jersey Students

Press Release | State of New Jersey
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Bill S1508

New Jersey Legislature

Legislative & Advocacy Resources

Key Players & FoodCorps Friends

Hunger Free NJ

School Nutrition Association of New Jersey

American Heart Association

New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate

Legislative Champions

Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin

Legislative profile

Governor

State Legislature

New Jersey

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*Source: NCES

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Last updated October 08, 2024