Summer EBT is a new federal program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer.

• Families will receive $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer.
• Children who receive Summer EBT benefits can still participate in other summer meal programs.
• Receiving benefits will not affect children or families’ immigration status.

In New Jersey, Summer EBT benefits will be loaded onto an EBT card and mailed to your home. If eligible, you can use the benefits to buy food like fruits, vegetables, meat, whole grains, and dairy at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other places that accept WIC or SNAP EBT benefits. Summer EBT is a convenient way for you to help your children thrive.

If your child is not automatically eligible through SNAP, TANF or Foster Care benefits and you did not complete and return a School Meals Application to your child’s school, but believe your child may qualify:

• You are encouraged to complete a School Meals Application and submit it to your student’s school secretary no later than April 24, 2024, to see if you qualify for the Federal Summer EBT benefits and/or Free or Reduced Price School Meals.
• Applications can be obtained at your school’s main office or found on the district website.  

If your household already completed a School Meals Application and your child was approved for Federal Free or Federal Reduced Price School Meals:

• Your child is automatically eligible and will get the Summer EBT benefit.
• You do not need to fill out another application.
• Make sure the school district has your current address on file.

If you have questions, please contact Leslie Pettersen at lesliepettersen@princetonk12.org or 609-806-4204 x2015.

Click here to register for the workshop by May 1

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Party Like It's Your Earth Day

Community Green Fair

Party Like It’s Your Earth Day!

Celebrate Earth Day with us:

Saturday, April 20

11 am – 3 pm

Morven Museum and Garden

ECO-FRIENDLY FUN FOR EVERYONE!

• Historic garden tours hosted by Morven Museum & Garden horticulturalists
• Food vendors: Bent Spoon, Sakrid Coffee, Tico’s, IQuisine
• Fun activities and games hosted by Princeton Public Schools
• Meet a flock of backyard composting chickens
• Yoga with Gemma from Gratitude Yoga
• Make a pinecone bird feeder with Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS)
• Play with pre-loved toys from R+K=Smiles
• Learn about Native plants and get native plant seeds from the NJ Native Plant Society
• Meet representatives from local organizations Herrontown Woods and The Cloth Option
• Purchase a local flower bouquet from Sprouts Flower truck
• Princeton High School Biking Clubs offering maintenance and minor repairs including: patching tires, lubricating chains, installing bike parts (like a new tire), seat adjustments, fixing rust. Please do not bring bent tires. The club cannot offer bike rebuilds.

Amazing Prizes:
Flower bouquet donated by Sprouts, an assortment of children’s toys from R+K= Smiles, Clean Energy Coloring Books donated by Sustainable Princeton, and a Private Garden Tour with Morven Horticulturists donated by Morven Museum and Garden.

Event Schedule:

• Green Planet Band – 11:30-2:30 pm
• Morven Garden Tours – 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
• Acapella group 8 Around – 12:30 pm
• Yoga with Gemma from Gratitude Yoga – 1-2 pm
• Chicken Chat with Jenny – 11:00 am-1:00 pm
• Sustainable Princeton’s Induction Cooktop Demo – 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm
• Raffle drawing – 2:30 pm (must be present to win!)

How to Get There:

• Walking and biking is encouraged, ample bicycle parking will be on site.
• There will also be attendee parking available at the Municipal Building at 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540.
• Additional overflow parking will be available in the Seminary lot across the street.

Held in partnership with Morven Museum & Garden and Princeton Public Schools.

Chemistry for Kids

Saturday, April 20
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Princeton Public Library STEAM Studio

Princeton University chemistry graduate students give demonstrations and lead hands-on experiments for kids 8 and up in this fun workshop. 

SOLIDARIDAD CENTRAL NEW JERSEY

Join Solidaridad Central New Jersey In Welcoming Our Immigrant Neighbors

Solidaridad CNJ has been working since 2018 to support our immigrant neighbors in Princeton and surrounding communities. We are seeking new volunteers (interviewers and interpreters), to help with the following:

• Pro Se Clinic: Help neighbors understand the legal process and complete asylum applications and other forms. Meetings are virtual, via WhatsApp, and scheduling is arranged depending on team members’ availability.

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Engage in meaningful work in your community
• Develop new relationships with volunteers and neighbors
• Work in teams with a flexible schedule
• Receive training and support throughout the process
• Learn advocacy skills
• Flexible schedule.

If you have a few free hours – day or evening – consider joining us and support our community.

For further information and our contact information, please review our website: https://www.solidaridadcentraljersey.org/