Hundreds of thousands lose federal food benefits, straining services

Community Food Bank of NJ says "virtually impossible" to meet demands without SNAP funding

Community Food Bank of New Jersey now providing turkeys, nonperishable items

New programs at Saint James Health in Newark are aimed at improving public health

Exploring the expansion of food assistance in New Jersey

Community Food Bank of New Jersey is focused on addressing the root causes of hunger

State supplement will help but won’t eliminate ‘hunger cliff,’ advocates say

Starting March 1, the state’s guaranteed SNAP benefit will be $50 a month, but lawmakers and advocates say $95 is needed to stave off hunger

They’re part of a state initiative to give more help to applicants

Many families are seeking help for the first time as the cost of food rises

Six months after the ban went into effect, environmentalists deem it a success

Some food banks say they’re desperate for reusable bags

Interview with Carlos Rodriguez, Community Foodbank president

New fund launches to support minority-owned businesses in Newark

Roughly 1,400 cars, some families even carpooling, each collected two boxes of non-perishable goods, two boxes of fresh produce and some additional dairy items. Most ...

The goal of the initiative is with more New Jersey students able to receive SNAP, there’s a better chance of them completing their education and ...

Fresh off a weekend that emphasized a fractured party, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin shifted the focus to food insecurity and ending hunger in the Garden ...

Advocates say seniors lose ground every year as energy, housing, taxes and other living expenses increase while the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) loses funds ...

Governor Christie blisters Jersey business owners for failing to financially support state republicans, saying "Open up the checkbook and get in the fight," against democrats ...

A fatal fire destroys a shore motel that was home to Sandy victims. Stop that work. The state says some vital highway repairs will have ...