Hunger
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It is truly scandalous that the global level of food production is enough to feed the planet’s people, yet millions of people are malnourished and millions more must be satisfied with the crumbs falling from the table
Pope Francis' address to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization Conference, June 20, 2013Food and hydration are basic human rights. The New Jersey Catholic Conference supports laws and policies to assure that all people, especially the poor, have adequate access to nutrition.
Resources
James King Testimony Supporting Legislation that Promotes Hunger Reduction Programs and Policies
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops information on Agriculture, Nutrition And Rural Issues
NJCC urges Governor Murphy to sign the "Working Class Families Anti-Hunger Act"
NJCC urges Governor Murphy to increase SNAP benefits