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Jersey City, New Jersey

Establishing a "Division of Food and Nutrition" within the city's department of human services

Jersey City, N.J., Code § 3-107.3

Last Visited 5/13/26
Policy Summary

This provision establishes the “Division of Food and Nutrition” within the city’s department of human services to provide education and training related to food preparation and administer the Women’s Infants and Children (WIC) program, the Meals on Wheels program, the Senior Lunch Program and supervise all farmer’s markets authorized by the City.

State New Jersey
Jurisdiction Name Jersey City
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 200k-800k
Legal Strategies
  • Provides education and promotes awareness or provides information
Food System Topics
  • Food Access
  • Markets & Distribution
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