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Breastfeeding Support

HealthCare.gov Marketplace, Health Insurance Benefits:
Lactation Services, Breastfeeding Support & Breast Pump Coverage

Maternity Leave
(Paid time off; 4 weeks prior and 6-8 weeks after the baby is born.)

Child Care & Family Leave
(Additional paid time off; 12 weeks for Mom, 12 weeks for Dad.)

State Services & Resources

End Hunger NJ
State Food Purchase Program 
Summer Food Service Program 
The Emergency Food Assistance Program 

NJ Helps.org (Screening Tool for Program Eligibility) 
Foodstamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
WIC Services (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Pregnant, Postpartum and Breastfeeding Women, Infants & Children up to age 5) 

Federal Resources

GovBenefits.gov (Federal Benefits and Resources)

USDA National Hunger Hotline 
Referral line for Families Needing Food Assistance &
Summer Meals for Children
1-866-3-HUNGRY
The USDA National Hunger Hotline is operated by Hunger Free America.

Community Resources

NJ 211 (Access to Community Resources) 
NJ SNAP-Ed for Me! (Rutgers Cooperative Extension)

Professional Resources

NJ SNAP-Ed
School Nutrition Programs
Food Distribution Programs
Child & Adult Nutrition Programs 

 
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