School Meals for All New Jersey

Healthy students are better learners. SM4ANJ promotes free school meals for all students to ensure they have the healthy food they need to learn and thrive.

[New Jersey @NJGov]

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[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

Use the @fractweets Action Network to urge Congress to protect SNAP benefits from being stolen by supporting a permanent security fix for SNAP EBT cards. https://t.co/3aT7LEjiN5

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

Last month, FRAC's Interim President Crystal FitzSimons testified in front of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research around the importance of #schoolmeals. Watch her testimony. #NSLW24 https://t.co/69uzrMf5n2

[School Meals for All New Jersey @SM4ANJ]

Another wonderful #NSLW2024 visit! Assemblywoman Collazos-Gill joined The Passaic Food Policy Council and @UWPassaic to tour Clifton Public Schools and learn more about their amazing school lunch program and the difference the #SchoolMealsForAll could make for their students.

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

Kudos to NJ for being a #schoolunchchampion & implementing Medicaid Direct Certification this school year! This collaborative effort will increase children’s access to nutritious #schoolmeals, while improving schools’ ability to operate Community Eligibility. #NSLW24 @NJDA

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

Shout out to @HungerFreeNJ and NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate as #SchoolLunchChampions for their collaborative work on school meals outreach. Teamwork makes the dream work! #NSLW24

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

School lunch fuels kids’ health and learning. Spread the word during this National School Lunch Week, October 10-14. View our menu of activities. #NSLW24 https://t.co/63qyqGCVcD

[School Meals for All New Jersey @SM4ANJ]

For #NSLW2024, we visited Davis Elementary School with Assemblyman Spearman to discuss the impact #schoolmeals are having in Camden and across our state.

Thank you Assemblyman Spearman, Camden City School District, and Camden School Nutrition for such a wonderful visit!

[Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor]

This week, I signed a budget that funds free breakfast and lunch for every public school student in Massachusetts for the second year in a row.

[School Meals for All New Jersey @SM4ANJ]

“If kids are sitting in class unable to learn because they’re hungry, because their stomachs are growling, then we’re wasting our money.” #schoolmealsforall #SMFANJ
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[School Meals for All New Jersey @SM4ANJ]

A body of research supports the idea that giving free school meals to all students can be an important ingredient to nurturing a healthy school climate. Among new significant findings: The policy is linked to lower discipline rates among students.
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[School Meals for All New Jersey @SM4ANJ]

Summer’s almost here—and Summer EBT will help you get ready for it. NJ will send a S-EBT card to eligible children to purchase $120 worth of food at participating retailers. To determine eligibility or update your contact information, please contact your school. #NJSummerEBT

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

DYK? According to FRAC's new report, just over 14.3M children ate #schoolbreakfast on an average school day during the 2022-2023 school year. Find the breakdown of the data in your state. https://t.co/OtXpu5c3TE

[NJ SNA @nj_sna]

🧀✨ Say cheese! 🌟 Indulge in the timeless goodness of our Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich! 😋🍞 Melted perfection between golden, buttery slices. Simple, satisfying, and oh-so comforting. Elevate your lunchtime experience today! 🥪🔥 #GrilledCheese #ComfortFood #CheesyGoodness

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

5 states-CA, MA, ME, NV and VT- had Healthy School Meals for All policies in place during the 2022-2023 school year and FRAC's new report highlights the positive impact they had on students and school nutrition departments. Learn more in a blog. https://t.co/flsFUMv8A6

[School Meals for All New Jersey @SM4ANJ]

Better days start with a full belly – as proven by meal programs that keep a student’s body and mind ready to take on the school day. https://t.co/m078tuuhwd #SM4ANJ

[FoodCorps @FoodCorps]

We applaud @govmurphy @speakercoughlin @senmteresaruiz in New Jersey for this significant step toward providing free school meals for NJ students. Congrats to our partners @HungerFreeNJ and @SM4ANJ! https://t.co/V5GJstgyGO @American_Heart

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

With USDA’s recent release of the final rule, Community Eligibility Provision: Increasing Options for Schools, even more schools will be eligible to participate in this important program. Join FRAC and @USDANutrition this Thursday, Nov 2 for a webinar. https://t.co/04QAx4dDCY

[School Meals for All New Jersey @SM4ANJ]

“There have been numerous studies that have concluded that students perform better academically, behaviorally and emotionally after consuming nutritious meals during the school day. We see this in our schools every day."
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[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

With USDA’s recent release of the final rule on Community Eligibility Provision even more schools will be eligible to participate in this impt program. On 11/2, join a FRAC and @USDANutrition webinar to discuss what the rule means for students and schools. https://t.co/04QAx4dDCY