New Jersey § 52:27j-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:27j-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:27j-1.
The Legislature finds and declares that: (a) Over one million people are estimated to be food insecure in New Jersey and more
than one-third of them are children; (b) The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic is projected to cause a disproportionate
increase in the rate of food insecurity in this State compared to the national rate
and neighboring states; (c) Several departments are responsible for administering different food insecurity
programs in the State: the Department of Human Services administers the New Jersey
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; the Department of Health administers the
New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children; and the
Department of Agriculture administers the United States Department of Agriculture's
school nutrition program in New Jersey; (d) The State's food insecurity programs are currently operating in silos and, in
some cases, they may all cover the same families, yet not all eligible families are
enrolled into each program; and (e) Establishing an Office of the Food Security Advocate by statute will help coordinate the administration of the State's food insecurity
programs, advocate for the food insecure, and develop new policy initiatives to combat
hunger and facilitate greater access to food relief programs.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:27j-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:27j-1 cover?
Section 52:27j-1 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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