Federal judge rejects harmful SNAP rule Great news! A federal judge struck down a controversial Trump administration rule that would have mandated tougher work requirements for millions of adults without dependents who receive SNAP benefits. This would have cut aid to people who struggle to find work, especially during the pandemic. 
Help boost school meal enrollment Many New Jersey schools are reporting a low return rate of applications for free or low-cost school meals. Since many New Jersey school districts are serving free meals to all children, fewer parents are completing these applications. These applications determine other nutrition assistance, like P-EBT and education funding.
You can help! Please send the message that it is critical for eligible families to complete these applications. We've put together easy-to-use resources to help do that.
Food banks play key role in expanding child nutrition programs
In this joint piece by FRAC and Feeding America, learn how food banks play an important role in connecting people to the child nutrition programs, which is especially important during the pandemic. There are also best practices and a spotlight on three food banks. 
Grant Opportunities
School Nutrition Association 2021 Equipment Grants Application(s) gives eligible applicants have the opportunity to win one of four grants, each worth between $20,000 to $65,000 of equipment.
No Kid Hungry/Share Our Strength: Promising Practices to End Rural Child Hunger. Rural school districts, food banks, faith-based organizations and other community-based casn apply for support to alleviate child hunger and food insecurity. 
FRAC releases top hunger priorities
FRAC just released its Summary of Transition Priorities to help equip our elected leaders with the first steps needed to build the public and political will to end hunger in America. These priorities provide a clear path for tackling the hardship caused by hunger and poverty and for creating a healthier, more equitable society where all people and communities can thrive.
Changing policy and practice to ensure all New Jerseyans have healthy food, every single day.
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