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Bergen County Food Security Task Force
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  • About Us
  • Hunger in Bergen
  • Resources
    • Food Pantry Finder
    • Lunch & Learn Series
    • Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Newsletter
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Main Dishes
    • All Recipes
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In 2023, hunger still persists in every single municipality of Bergen County. The interactive map below illustrates the ongoing levels of food insecurity by compiling SNAP enrollment, unemployment, and free & reduced lunch participants.

COVID-19's Bright Light on an Underlying Problem

All 70 municipalities in Bergen County are dealing with new realities brought on by the pandemic. Unfortunately, one of the most immediate and visible realities is food insecurity and the need to feed their residents. Many households cannot afford groceries for the first time in their lives and SNAP applications continue to rise after they nearly doubled during the initial onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.


In August 2020, Feeding America released a report to estimating a 71% increase in food insecurity in Bergen County, totaling 103,000 individuals. That means 1 in every 9 people in Bergen County do not have sufficient access to enough nutritious food; 30% of which are children. 

How You Can Help

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Build a relationship with your local food pantry to fill their shelves according to their specific needs. Visit our "resources" page to find your nearest food pantry.

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Spread the word about the ongoing levels of hunger in our community, and help your local pantry gain support from the surrounding communities.

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Volunteer your time at a local pantry to help them organize donations and distribute food and essential items.

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Bergen County Food Security Task Force

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