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NJ SJR75
NJ SJR75Designates Tuesday in third full week of September each year as "Food Allergy and Hunger Awareness Day."
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution permanently designates the Tuesday of the third full week of September as "Food Allergy and Hunger Awareness Day" in New Jersey. Food allergies affect roughly one out of every 10 people in New Jersey, and approximately 40 percent of children with food allergies are allergic to more than one food, making it even harder for their families to find and afford safe food. These challenges compound the problem of hunger and food insecurity in the State, where at least 1.15 million residents in 2019 were identified as food insecure. Food insecurity is defined as the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food, and, at some time over the course of a year, having difficulty providing enough food for all of the members of one's family due to a lack of resources. "Food Allergy and Hunger Awareness Day" seeks to raise awareness and promote education about the complex intersection between food allergies, hunger and food insecurity.
AI Summary
This joint resolution permanently designates the Tuesday of the third full week of September each year as "Food Allergy and Hunger Awareness Day" in New Jersey, aiming to raise awareness about the significant challenges faced by residents dealing with both food allergies and food insecurity. Food insecurity is defined as not having reliable access to enough affordable, nutritious food, which affects a substantial portion of New Jersey's population, including many children. The resolution highlights that food allergies, which impact about one in ten New Jerseyans, often make finding and affording safe food more difficult and expensive, exacerbating the problem of hunger and food insecurity, especially for families with children who may have multiple allergies. The designated day encourages public officials and citizens to observe it with appropriate activities and programs, coordinating with existing initiatives like "New Jersey Gleaning Week" and "Hunger Action Month" to address these interconnected issues more effectively.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SJR75 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SJR/75_I1.HTM |
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