EFNEP Hudson County, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

04/15/2026

04/13/2026

Summer’s almost here—and Summer EBT will help you get ready for it. NJ will send a one-time $120 Summer EBT benefit card to eligible children's homes to purchase nutritious food at participating retailers. To determine eligibility or update your contact information, please contact your child’s school.
Important: Dual participation in the Summer EBT program is not allowed. Eligible children may only receive one Summer EBT card each year and can not use benefits from more than one State. To learn more, visit: www.nj.gov/summerebt

04/09/2026

The Summer EBT Program provides eligible NJ families with $120 per child to help pay for groceries during the summer.
✅ Some families participating in programs like SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF are automatically enrolled in Summer EBT.
✏️ Other families need to submit a School Meals and Summer-EBT application with their child’s school to see if they qualify.
Please contact your child’s school to complete an application, or to update your address if you've recently moved.
Important: Dual participation in the Summer EBT program is not allowed. Eligible children may only receive one Summer EBT card each year and can not use benefits from more than one State.
Don’t miss out on this valuable benefit! To learn more, visit: www.nj.gov/summerebt

04/07/2026

03/18/2026

03/04/2026

Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated!
Try this today:
➡️ Add ONE extra serving of veggies to a meal you already eat.

Progress > perfection.
What veggie are you adding today? 🥕🥬

03/02/2026

🍎 It’s National Nutrition Month!
This year’s theme is all about making smart food choices and building healthy habits that actually stick.

Small changes = big wins.
What’s ONE healthy habit you’re trying to build this month? 👇