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Most recent estimates show that globally, 149.2 million children under the age of 5 years of age are stunted (too short for their age) and 45.4 million are wasted (underweight for their height). The number of children with stunting is declining in all regions except Africa. Over three-quarters of all children suffering from severe wasting live in Asia.

Around 45% of deaths among children under 5 years of age are linked to undernutrition. These mostly occur in low- and middle-income countries.

Anaemia is a serious global public health problem that particularly affects young children and pregnant women. WHO estimates that 40% of children less than 5 years of age and 37% of pregnant women worldwide are anaemic. Thirty percent of women of reproductive age have anaemia.

Globally, 1.9 billion adults are overweight or obese and 38.9 million children under 5 years of age are overweight. Rates of childhood overweight and obesity are rising, particularly in high-income and upper-middle-income countries.

Although breastfeeding protects against undernutrition and overweight, only 44% of infants under 6 months of age are exclusively breastfed.

High sodium consumption (>5 g salt/day) contributes to high blood pressure and increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Most people consume too much salt - on average 9-12 grams per day, or around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.

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Wednesdays 9am-12pm, except first Wednesday of the month

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Show your IFPO Pride- order Official IFPO Merch!

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Daily Feeding Program

Food Pantry: Tuesday 10am-2pm, Wednesday 10am-2pm (Bring any ID)

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Social Services at Orange Church and Community Center. The Salvation Army in Orange

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Pickup 1x/month with photo ID

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays: 10:30am-12:30pm

Thursdays: 10:30am-3:30pm

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Isaiah House - Shelter, Nourishment & Support in East Orange, NJ – East Orange, NJ

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Food Pantry – Isaiah House - Shelter, Nourishment & Support in East Orange, NJ

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The Hunger Vital Sign™ - Children’s HealthWatch

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What is the Hunger Vital Sign™? In 2010, Drs. Erin Hager and Anna Quigg and the Children’s HealthWatch team developed the Hunger Vital Sign™, a validated 2-question food insecurity screening tool based on the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module to identify households at risk of food insecurity. The Hunger Vital Sign™ identifies households as being at risk for food […]

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Double your SNAP dollars at NJ Farmers Markets | Good Food Bucks

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Have SNAP/Families First? Get Good Food Bucks so you can buy more fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating healthy on a budget can be hard. Good Food Bucks makes it easier! Use SNAP/EBT/Families First at participating sites and automatically get Good Food Bucks to buy more fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Markets/farmers/stores join Double Up Food Bucks:

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Markets/farmers/stores join Double Up Food Bucks:

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you can connect with any of NJ's SNAP Navigators You can learn more about Summer EBT here.

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Using SNAP at NJ Farmers Markets — NJ Food Democracy Collaborative

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Find Your State

In Alabama, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your EBT Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In Arizona, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your SNAP Quest Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In Arkansas, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use SNAP. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you. In Arkansas, there are other programs similar to Double Up Food Bucks that help you get more fruits and veggies with SNAP too. Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance

In Colorado, Double Up Food Bucks matches your SNAP purchases when you use your Quest Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In Hawai'i, DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks offers 50% discounts on local fruits and vegetables for customers paying with SNAP food benefits. There are 98 locations statewide where you can access discounted DA BUX produce. Please visit DABUX.org or call 808-437-3044 to find a participating retailer near you and to learn more about how DA BUX can stretch your SNAP dollars.

In Idaho, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your Quest Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

Double Up is now in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation has introduced Double Up Food Bucks in several local groceries and farmers markets. Visit www.DoubleUpIndiana.org for more information.

In Iowa, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your EBT Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In Kansas, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your SNAP/EBT Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In Boston, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your EBT Card. With participating locations across Boston, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you. In Massachusetts, there are other programs similar to Double Up Food Bucks that help you get more fruits and veggies with SNAP. Healthy Incentives Program.

In Michigan, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your Bridge Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In Mississippi, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your SNAP/EBT Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In Missouri, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your SNAP/EBT Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In Nebraska, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your SNAP/EBT Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In Nevada, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your SNAP/EBT Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In New Hampshire, you can use Double Up Food Bucks to get 50% off fruits and veggies when you shop with SNAP dollars using your EBT card. With participating retail locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you. In New Hampshire, you can also double your dollars on locally grown fruits & veggies at dozens of farmers market using Granite State Market Match.

In New Jersey, Double Up Food Bucks is now called Good Food Bucks. The program matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your SNAP/EBT Card at participating grocery stores and farmers markets. This program is administered by City Green, and more locations are being added all the time.

In New Mexico, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your SNAP/EBT Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In North Dakota, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your SNAP/EBT Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In Oklahoma, Double Up Oklahoma (DUO) matches your SNAP/EBT Card purchases with free fruits and vegetables. With participating farmers markets and grocery stores across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you!

In Oregon, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your SNAP/EBT Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

Unfortunately, Double Up Food Bucks isn't currently available in Rhode Island. Check out Rhode Island's other food assistance programs and community resources like Bonus Bucks and Food on the Move, and get in touch if you are interested in starting Double Up: info@doubleupfoodbucks.org.

In South Dakota, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your SNAP/EBT Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In Tennessee, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your SNAP/EBT Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In Texas, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your Lone Star SNAP Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In Utah, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your SNAP/EBT Horizon Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

In Wyoming, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your SNAP/EBT Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

Who qualifies for Double Up?

Where did Double Up start?

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Find Your State In Alabama, Double Up Food Bucks matches your fruit and vegetable purchases when you use your EBT Card. With participating locations across the state, it's easy to dig into twice the fruits and veggies at a location near you.

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GusNIP (Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program) is the only federal program dedicated to helping SNAP families eat healthier by improving access to fruits and vegetables, while also benefitting American farmers and food retailers.

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NJ Legislative District Map | NJ Legislature

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Preview the NJ Legislative District Map which illustrates the geographic compositions of state legislative districts, with links to legislative representation from each district

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CHAMPION THE CAUSE

United Way of Northern New Jersey believes that by securing racial and economic equity for ALICE we can improve life for all.

When 37 percent of all New Jersey households - and 52 percent of Black households - can't afford basic bills, we are all at risk. That's why we Live United against the barriers keeping ALICE and those in poverty from achieving financial stability. United Way's goal is to boost the resiliency of these hardworking ALICE individuals and families to help them rise to their potential.

Join us in fighting for change for ALICE, strengthening the backbone of our community and economy.

UNITED WAY STANDS UP FOR ALICE

United Way is advocating for policy changes that would make a meaningful difference for those earning incomes below the ALICE Threshold. See below for recent examples of our advocacy efforts.

United For ALICE National Director Stephanie Hoopes, Ph.D., appeared before the U.S. House of Representatives Rules Committee in 2021 to about why ALICE households experience food insecurity.​​

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At United Way of Northern New Jersey, we believe that improving life for all begins with improving life for ALICE.

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Join United For ALICE for the 2026 National ALICE Summit in Miami, January 5-7! Hosted by United Way of Northern New Jersey, this 3-day event brings together changemakers nationwide to create brighter futures for ALICE families. Enjoy dynamic speakers, interactive workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Register now!

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Tell Your Legislators to Fully Fund NJ 211!

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Healthy Corner Store Initiative – The Food Trust

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The Food Trust’s Healthy Corner Store Initiative (HCSI) and Heart Smarts program work side by side to ensure that residents have access to delicious, nutritious food and information to choose healthier options in their local corner store. Through in-store nutrition education, nutrition incentives and technical assistance, our team supports store owners in activating their businesses as community health hubs.

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In East Orange ~17.6% of the population lives below the federal poverty line.

Of the 84,450 people in Essex County struggling with food insecurity, 1/3 of them do not qualify for federal benefits because they live above the poverty line.

61% of households in East Orange live below the ALICE Threshold or the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed threshold, meaning their income is below the national cost of living.

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References:

https://essexcountynjhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CHA-2023-Essex-County_FINAL.pdf

https://map.feedingamerica.org/county/2021/overall/new-jersey/county/essex

https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-access-research-atlas/go-to-the-atlas

https://datausa.io/profile/geo/east-orange-nj#demographics

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Those in East Orange have higher levels of physical inactivity, smoking, and exposure to environmental risk factors as compared to other cities. In addition, this community has higher rates of physical and mental distress. All these factors contribute to poorer health outcomes.

References:

https://www.cityhealthdashboard.com/NJ/East%20Orange/city-overview?metricId=6&dataPeriod=2021

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Areas of the Oranges have been designated as Food Deserts by multiple sources. In addition, many communities have limited access to vehicles creating barriers for transportation.

The demographics of those in our community struggling with food insecurity disproportionately affect those of color, indicating the impact of years of social, economic, environmental, and historical discrimination.

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References:

https://www-doh.nj.gov/doh-shad/indicator/summary/FoodInsecurity.html

https://www.unitedforalice.org/county-reports/new-jersey#8/40.149/-74.729

https://cfbnj.org/feeding-america-study-finds-a-22-increase-in-food-insecurity-in-new-jersey/

https://njdca.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=cd59d206f39c40a691d6ba38598134fb

https://jerseybee.org/2024/03/22/how-essex-county-falls-short-on-food-access-and-how-you-can-help/

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Hunger Free NJ – Fueling Change. Feeding All.

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Changing policy and practiceto ensure all New JerseyansHave Healthy Food,Every Single Day

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Protect SNAP Benefits

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Explore the many opportunities to volunteer - whether that is packing food with your company, family, and friends at either our Hillside or Egg Harbor Township locations, distributing healthy food at one of our partners, or making phone calls from the comfort of your home.