Elizabeth McCarthy, President and CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, explains the purposes and services provided by modern Food Banks in America, as well as the current state of SNAP Benefits, child nutrition programs, and Food Insecurity / Hunger in New Jersey and across the country.

Learn more about the Community FoodBank of NJ below!

https://cfbnj.org/ - Community FoodBank of NJ

https://cfbnj.org/find-foods-services/ - Find Food Services through CFBNJ

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SOCIAL & WEB LINKS

LTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnj

Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.org

• ACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/
• ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/
• ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/

PODCAST LINKS

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CONTACTS

• mcoogan@acnj.org - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of ACNJ
• vjabon@acnj.org - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Lisa Pitz, Director of Hunger Free New Jersey, shares unique insights and growing concerns regarding Food Insecurity in the state and country as a whole. This episode covers everything from the inner workings of Food Pantries, to the future of SNAP Benefits.

Learn more about Hunger Free New Jersey below!

hungerfreenj.org - Hunger Free NJ

www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/recipients/stay/ - Learn More about SNAP Benefits

lsnj.org - Legal Services of New Jersey

VIDEO OUTLINE

00:00 - Intro

00:33 - What is Hunger Free New Jersey & Lisa’s Backstory

04:32 - Hunger Free NJ Programs, Enrollment, & Eligibility

12:36 - Food Insecurity in New Jersey Families

16:45 - “Farm to School” Programs in NJ

19:01 - What are SNAP Benefits & How are they changing?

29:54 - Who is most affected by SNAP changes? How can they find help?

32:45 - Lisa’s wishlist for the next 10 Years & Food Pantries for College Students

40:30 - How to get involved in Food Pantry donations or volunteering

43:42 - Outro

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SOCIAL & WEB LINKS

LTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnj

Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.org

• ACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/
• ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/
• ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/

PODCAST LINKS

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CONTACTS

• mcoogan@acnj.org - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of ACNJ
• vjabon@acnj.org - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Diane Travers, Senior Director of NJ4S Essex, speaks about how her organization has worked with schools to directly meet the ever-changing mental health needs of the next generation of students as well as their parents and teachers. NJ4S clinicians host events and workshops covering a variety of topics such as anti-bullying, substance abuse prevention, financial literacy, healthy communication, absenteeism, and more.

Learn more about the NJ4S Essex below!

https://www.familyconnectionsnj.org/nj4s/ - NJ4S Essex

OUTLINE

00:00 - Intro

00:37 - The Purpose, History, and Functionality of NJ4S Essex

16:38 - Topics that NJ4S Events Cover & How to Contact

23:23 - Increase in Students’ Mental Health Challenges

33:25 - How NJ4S Clinicians Work With Kids, Schools, and Organizations

49:34 - Positive Results of NJ4S Essex Endeavors

01:02:04 - NJ4S Mindfulness Strategies

01:07:05 - How Parents can Contact NJ4S

01:13:34 - How NJ4S helps the Younger Generation

01:33:37 - Diane’s 10 Year Wishlist

01:39:15 - Outro

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SOCIAL & WEB LINKS

LTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnj

Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.org

• ACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/
• ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/
• ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/

PODCAST LINKS

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CONTACTS

• mcoogan@acnj.org - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of ACNJ
• vjabon@acnj.org - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ