| New website will connect residents with food resources across New Jersey (TRENTON) — As families across New Jersey prepare for Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season, Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin today announced the launch of EndingHungerNJ.com, a new online resource that helps residents find, and contribute to, food resources in their communities. The launch comes during Food Pantry Donation Month in New Jersey, amid rising grocery costs, work furloughs, and recent federal disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that have made it harder for families to put food on the table. “As we approach the holiday season, we are reminded that while many of us are preparing to share meals with the people we love, far too many families are still unsure of how they will put food on the table. That is not acceptable to me, it is not acceptable in New Jersey, and it is the reason why we’ve taken the position that hunger is not inevitable. It’s a problem we can solve when government, nonprofits, businesses, and neighbors all pull in the same direction,” said Coughlin. “Simply put, New Jersey refuses to let families fall through the cracks and EndingHungerNJ.com is another step in making that a reality. Whether it’s through impactful legislation, creating partnerships with food banks, or simply lending a helping hand, we’re committed to doing everything we can to make sure every resident has the dignity and the peace of mind that comes with a full plate.” A One-Stop Resource for New Jersey FamiliesEndingHungerNJ.com provides a comprehensive, user-friendly directory of food assistance across the state, including:County-by-county listings of food pantries and community food resources directory of statewide advocates working to end hungerInformation on legislation and State initiatives strengthening food security hunger, information Ending hunger isn’t the work of one office or one organization. It takes a coordinated effort, from local pantries and farmers to statewide advocates, lawmakers, and volunteers. EndingHungerNJ.com builds on that shared commitment and strengthens the network that keeps families supported. |