Establishes New Jersey Food Security Coordination and Response Program.
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This bill establishes the New Jersey Food Security Coordination and Response Program within the Department of Human Services. The program aims to coordinate state efforts to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and ensure access to food assistance during crises, such as disruptions in benefit distribution. It creates an emergency fund to support local food banks and other organizations providing food assistance, and mandates a public awareness campaign to inform residents about available programs. The program will also track key data related to food insecurity and report annually to the Governor and Legislature.
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