Boost SNAP benefits during pandemic
While Congress has taken some steps to bolster the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, aka food stamps), during this crisis, more action is needed. This includes:
We're asking all of our partners to send a message to your Congressional representative to support these changes. Food Research & Action Center provides more info.
New guide helps communities feed kids during outbreak closures
Food Research & Action Center has created a guide that describes options for school districts and community partners to serve meals during the current school closures. Schools and nonprofits should consult with the NJ Department of Agriculture prior to serving meals to ensure meals are eligible for reimbursements. But this guide answers common questions about new federal rules during this crisis.
New fund supports anti-hunger, other efforts during crisis
The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund is collecting donations and distributing funds to fight the medical, social and economic impact of COVID-19 on New Jersey's most vulnerable residents. The funds are supporting organizations that provide essential services, including food assistance, and aiding those on the front line of the pandemic. 
Weigh in on summer meals rule change
Summer is just around the corner. Hopefully, parks, playgrounds and pools will be open and serving meals to kids. The USDA has issued a proposed rule that would simplify Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) requirements, including streamlining monitoring and application requirements for experienced sponsors. The proposed rule also includes a few provisions that could be strengthened. Use Food Research & Action Center's online platform to tell USDA that you support these changes to close the summer nutrition gap for low-income children in your community.
Grants help schools feed kids during pandemic
As school struggle to provide meals to students during the cornovirus closings, organizations are responding with grants. Here are a few. Please share!
GenYOUth's COVID-19 Emergency School Nutrition Fund: Grants are available to schools for meal distribution and delivery supplies.
Nourishing Neighbors (formerly known as Hunger Is): Grants up to $10,00 are available to help families access the child nutrition programs, WIC, and SNAP.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Grants: Through these grants, up to $4,000 per year are available to eligible K-12 schools to jump-start healthy changes.
Action for Healthy Kids' Game on Grants: These grants provide funds for physical activity and nutrition initiatives in schools that are eligible. 
Changing policy and practice to ensure all New Jerseyans have healthy food, every single day.
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