New Jersey

Our Work in New Jersey

In New Jersey, we’re making it easier for kids to develop healthy habits.

Over 820 schools serving more than 480,000 students across the state have joined Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program, creating healthier school environments for children to thrive. Since 2007, 104 New Jersey schools have been recognized with National Healthy Schools Awards for their outstanding efforts.

We’ve also made it easier for more than 3,600 youth in 49 out-of-school time programs to eat right and move more through our Healthy Out-of-School Time Initiative.

Healthier Generation enlists the help of regional and local partners to create healthier school and out-of-school time environments. These partners, such as HealthCorps in New Jersey, gain access to Healthier Generation's customized professional development training, tools, resources and data that empower them to guide schools and sites to improve physical activity and nutrition policies and practices.

Success Stories

Hear from school champions from two of the many schools and districts we work with in New Jersey: Rafael Cordero Elementary School 37, enrolled with the Healthy Schools Program since 2012, and West New York School District, enrolled since 2006.

The Healthy Schools Program helped us achieve wellness goals because it gave us clear direction and helped us see what we wanted to add, change, or take away in our school.

Melissa Fuchs

Physical Education Teacher, Rafael Cordero Elementary, NJ

The seeds we planted with Healthier Generation continue to grow and blossom in our school district. We have had great success in building and maintaining a culture of wellness in in our school community.

Sal Valenza

Food Service Director, West New York School District, NJ

We're here to help you build a healthier future!

Our team is ready to support your school or district on its wellness journey. 

Call 888-543-4584, book a chat, or email our Member Engagement & Support Team.