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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