Carlos M. Rodriguez

Food Justice Advocate for our neighbors in need. Views are my own.

[Carlos M. Rodriguez @FoodJustCarlos]

@foodbankCarlos is now @FoodJustCarlos the just is for justice as I begin an exciting new chapter with @CityHarvest. New place same journey, justice for our neighbors in need. These first 30 days have been amazing.

[Carlos M. Rodriguez @FoodJustCarlos]

@fractweets A belated thank you and what an honor to be mentioned alongside such amazing advocates!

[Fred C. Wasiak, M.S. @FredWasiak]

It is always fantabulous to spend time with these NJ FoodBank CEOs, Triada, @FulfillNJ; Carlos, @CFBNJ; Mark, @NORWESCAP; Bernie, @MercerStFriends. #FoodSecurityHeroesForNJ #BetterTogether #EndHungerInNJ @foodbankSJ @FeedingAmerica

[NJ Spotlight News @NJSpotlightNews]

Temporary COVID-19 SNAP benefits ended on Feb. 28, reducing payments to as little as $23 a month for some residents. Now, they’re struggling to make up for the loss of a critical income source. https://t.co/qDFoE8Urkn

[Community FoodBank of New Jersey @CFBNJ]

"States, community groups and food banks are scrambling to help families cope and gear up for an expected wave of food hardship."

@FoodBankCarlos discussed the end of SNAP emergency allotments & the expansion of minimum benefits in NJ with @pewtrusts. https://t.co/80cgxDR4Ob

[Rep. Jim McGovern @RepMcGovern]

SNAP is a tiny percentage of federal spending. So when people say cutting it will solve all our problems, give me a break.

SNAP helps working poor people get ahead. Cutting it won’t balance the budget—it’ll screw over children, seniors & people with disabilities

[NJ Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems]

Today New Jersey takes another bold step as a leader on food security.

Legislation from @SpeakerCoughlin, now LAW, will ensure every SNAP household in New Jersey will receive at least $95 - crucial as emergency federal SNAP allotments come to and end.

[Carlos M. Rodriguez @FoodJustCarlos]

@SpeakerCoughlin A big step forward in the fight against hunger in New Jersey. Thank you @SpeakerCoughlin for your leadership and tireless efforts to ensure food security for all!

[Speaker Craig J. Coughlin @SpeakerCoughlin]

We’ve done it folks. We raised the minimum SNAP benefit for New Jerseyans to $95. Let’s keep this momentum going.

From our children and college students to our seniors, veterans, and working parents, our families need us to keep fighting for them. We will.

[Carlos M. Rodriguez @FoodJustCarlos]

I commend New Jersey's lawmakers for raising the minimum monthly SNAP benefit from $50 to $95. This is another step in the right direction as we work together to ensure that all of our neighbors have access to nutritious food. @GovMurphy @SpeakerCoughlin

[Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy]

Signing Legislation Increasing Minimum SNAP Benefits https://t.co/6WYcj1KpFa

[Fred C. Wasiak, M.S. @FredWasiak]

It was a pleasure to have the President and CEO of @CFBNJ, Carlos Rodriguez, @FoodBankCarlos, stop in for a wonderful visit today @foodbankSJ! Thank you Carlos for your unprecedented leadership and partnership throughout the #NJFoodBank network. #BetterTogether #FeedingNJ

[Carlos M. Rodriguez @FoodJustCarlos]

@FredWasiak @CFBNJ @foodbankSJ What a welcoming team and amazing visit @foodbankSJ! Thank you @FredWasiak for your partnership, inspiration and being the embodiment of #BetterTogether! These visits inspire the collaboration @FeedingAmerica network thrives on.

[Fred C. Wasiak, M.S. @FredWasiak]

The initial convening took place today between the #NJFoodBankCEOs and @MarkDinglasan Director, NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate! We are looking forward to our work together to #EndHungerInNJ! @FulfillNJ @CFBNJ @NORWESCAP @MercerStFriends @foodbankSJ #BetterTogether

[Carlos M. Rodriguez @FoodJustCarlos]

Great news! NJ's food banks applaud the leadership of @njassemblydems & @SpeakerCoughlin to raise monthly SNAP benefits and expand household budgets for neighbors in need. @CFBNJ @FulfillNJ @foodbankSJ @NORWESCAP @MercerStFriends @AdeleHLaTourett

[NJ Assembly Democrats @njassemblydems]

Today we voted to permanently elevate monthly SNAP benefits to $95, with legislation from @SpeakerCoughlin - continuing our bold steps as a nationwide leader on food security

@asmatkins @CFBNJ

[Steve Adubato, PhD @SteveAdubato]

Adele LaTourette, Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy at the @CFBNJ looks at ways to reduce hunger and food insecurity tomorrow on One-on-One.

Sat. 7a on @MyNJPBS
Sun. 11a on @MyNJPBS

[Carlos M. Rodriguez @FoodJustCarlos]

2022 was a year of great progress in the fight against hunger, and I hope that 2023 will be, too.

[Community FoodBank of New Jersey @CFBNJ]

Thank you for your support in 2022! Through your generosity, we raised enough funds in December to provide over 4.6 million meals. That means thousands of New Jersey families are starting 2023 with food on the table. Take a look at some of the highlights of the past year.

[Carlos M. Rodriguez @FoodJustCarlos]

Thank You @NJSpotlightNews John Hurdle for a thoughtful article. In 2023 let’s resolve for all to be food secure. I certainly do and not alone. @CFBNJ @foodbankSJ @FulfillNJ @onenorwescap @MercerStFriends @FeedingAmerica @hunger @fractweets @SpeakerCoughlin @MarkDinglasan

[NJ Spotlight News @NJSpotlightNews]

As many as one in 10 people in NJ may be unsure of their next meal. While advocates push for reforms to the state’s emergency food system, some reports suggest the number of people who are “food-insecure” is a lot higher than what official figures say. https://t.co/vuMrnhuOQ3

[Carlos M. Rodriguez @FoodJustCarlos]

Great holiday lunch and planning session. We resolve to taking more meaningful steps to a food secure NJ. Here we come 2023! #BetterTogether @foodbankSJ @FulfillNJ @MercerStFriends @onenorwescap @CFBNJ

[Carlos M. Rodriguez @FoodJustCarlos]

Proud of @CFBNJ recognized as a finalist best business of the year. This is why!

[NJBIZ @NJBIZ]

🏆 And the 2022 NJBIZ Business of the Year winners are ... https://t.co/v1a66n46sn

[Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy]

New Jerseyans should not have to struggle to put food on the table every day.

To ensure that no one in our state goes hungry, my Administration is tirelessly working to address food insecurity on behalf of families throughout New Jersey.