Resources
Community Resources
Thanks to our network of partners, IFPN can directly connect its guests with a variety of different organizations in the area—assisting in everything from housing support and transportation help to health care.
Other Programs & Resources
Websites and additional information to help others better understand the issues surrounding hunger on a national level.
Resources for Educators
A collection of books, activities and resources to help educate students about the issue of hunger and food insecurity—and to encourage advocacy in their own communities.
Child Care and Parenting Resources
Child & Family Resources
Head Start of Morris County
Preschool Advantage
Partnership for Maternal & Child Health, Family Success Center
Senior Programs & Services
Morris County Division of Aging, Disability and Programing
Zufall Health Centers- Intensive Senior Support Services
Morris County Library- Libraries by Mail
Adult Protective Services
- www.state.nj.us
- 973-362-7282
NORWESCAP “Friendship at Heart”
- 973-784-4900 ext. 205
NORWESCAP “Senior Reach”
- 973-784-4900 ext. 3503
Clothing Program
Nick’s Hope Clothing Program
Housing Programs
Housing Help NJ
Housing Partnership
Homeless Solutions
Family Promise
Transportation Programs
MCOHA – Dial a Ride
MAPS: Morris Area Paratransit System
Health Care Services
Zufall Health Centers
Morristown Memorial Hospital
Mental Health Association of Morris & Essex
Pet Programs
Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center
The Guiness Dunn Foundation
Resources for Educators
A collection of experiential and hands-on activities to educate students and inspire them to help end hunger
The Interfaith Food Pantry Network works with schools and educators to provide education about the issue of hunger in our local communities and the role of the Interfaith Food Pantry Network in ending hunger and supporting self-sufficiency.
Programs, available onsite and offsite, are designed to provide experiential and hands-on activities to engage students in making a difference in the lives of families in need.
For more information and/or to schedule a program, please contact Kiley Powell at KPowell@mcifp.org
Resources for all teachers
Grades K-2 activities and curriculum
Suggested reading
Activities
What Does it Feel Like to be Hungry?
This activity demonstrates that food is not distributed equally. Students will discuss their feelings about inequality, the myths surrounding hunger and the gap between the rich and poor
The Perfect Plate
A coloring activity that helps lead a discussion with younger students about hunger and food insecurity
Connect the Dots – Apple
Have the students connect the dots to form the image of an apple. Explain the value of eating nutritious foods
Crack the Code
A quick and fun secret code word activity to start a conversation around hunger and the importance of access to nutritious food
Grades 3-5 activities and curriculum
Suggested reading
Activities
Helping Hands
An activity that allows students to reflect on what they’ve learned about hunger
What Does it Feel Like to be Hungry?
This activity demonstrates that food is not distributed equally. Students will discuss their feelings about inequality, the myths surrounding hunger and the gap between the rich and poor.
Hunger Tree
A lesson exploring the root causes of hunger. This activity helps young people think through the issue of hunger, why it occurs, and what steps can be taken to reduce it.
Grades 6-8 activities and curriculum
Suggested reading
Activities
Life’s Journey Game
This activity will demonstrate the effect of different circumstances on whether a person has enough money to make ends meet or not. The ‘chips’ in the game represent wealth, which is divided randomly between the participants and won or lost based on chance.
Hunger Obstacle Course
A lesson in overcoming the challenges of extreme hunger and poverty. Hunger affects populations both globally and domestically. Students should be aware of the obstacles to food security and good levels of nutrition that many people face every day.
What Can We Do About Malnutrition?
Students will create a mock United Nations conference where they will address the issues of child malnutrition.
High School activities and curriculum
Suggested reading
Activities
Life’s Journey Game
This activity will demonstrate the effect of different circumstances on whether a person has enough money to make ends meet or not. The ‘chips’ in the game represent wealth, which is divided randomly between the participants and won or lost based on chance.
Hunger Obstacle Course
A lesson in overcoming the challenges of extreme hunger and poverty. Hunger affects populations both globally and domestically. Students should be aware of the obstacles to food security and good levels of nutrition that many people face every day.
