Why SNAP Benefits are *NECESSARY* | Let’s Talk Kids

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 NJwww.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/recipients/stay/ - Learn More about SNAP Benefitslsnj.org - Legal Services of New JerseyVIDEO OUTLINE00:00 - Intro00:33 - What is Hunger Free New Jersey & Lisa’s Backstory04:32 - Hunger Free NJ Programs, Enrollment, & Eligibility12:36 - Food Insecurity in New Jersey Families16:45 - “Farm to School” Programs in NJ19:01 - 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 Students40:30 - How to get involved in Food Pantry donations or volunteering43:42 - Outro-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ 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 LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ