Coughlin spearheads legislation to fight food insecurity

Lawmakers consider package of 10 bills. Advocates say issue is urgent given state’s high cost of living

Melissa Rose Cooper, Correspondent | February 14, 2022 | More Issues, Social Issues

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a 10-bill legislative package aimed at fighting food insecurity. It includes measures that would expand access to free meals in schools and increase eligibility for SNAP benefits. A vote is expected to take place on the legislative package later this month.

Support for “Hunger in NJ” has been provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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