Healthier JC
@HealthierJC
Together with our partners HHS, JCHA, JCMC, NJCU & JCPC, our mission is to create a culture of health in Jersey City, NJ.
Congratulations to our 2025 Youth Summer Program Grantees! 🎉Thank you for empowering Jersey City’s youth and building a healthier, brighter future. 🙌 👉 See the full list: healthierjc.com/grants/2025-aw… #HealthierJC #YouthPrograms @JerseyCity

Heat Wave Alert! Stay safe, Jersey City! With temps soaring, protect yourself: Check on seniors, pets & neighbors. Watch for heat illness. Stay hydrated & wear sunscreen. Visit a Cooling Center (info below) Let’s look out for each other! #HealthierJC @jerseycity

Grilling isn’t just for burgers! Try WIC-friendly meals: 🍢 Veggie skewers 🍑 Grilled peaches w/ yogurt 🍗 Citrus-marinated turkey/chicken kebabs 🌽 Fiber-packed grilled corn 🔥 Always grill safely! Learn more: signupwic.com #HealthierJC #GrillingMonth @jerseycity

🍽️ Kids Eat Free! Enjoy this week’s free LUNCH menu (July 21–25) 🥣 📍Available at select Jersey City locations🔎 Find a site near you: jcnj.org/nutrition Let’s eat, laugh & play with friends all summer! ☀️@jerseycity #HealthierJC #SummerMeals

HHS Division of Animal Care & Control is proud to be recognized by #BestFriendsAnimalSociety as a No Kill Shelter. We have an over 92% live release rate for domestic animals. Caring about our fur-friends for a #HealthierJC bestfriends.org/no-kill-2025/a… @jerseycity

🍽️ Kids Eat Free! Enjoy this week’s free breakfast menu (July 21–25) 🥣 📍Available at select Jersey City locations 🔎 Find a site near you: jcnj.org/nutrition Let’s eat, laugh & play with friends all summer! ☀️ @jerseycity #HealthierJC #SummerMeals

When it’s hot out, chicken salad is a cool, protein-packed meal! 🥗 Serve it on whole-grain bread, in a pita, or with crackers for a tasty summer lunch. Try this easy recipe from @txwicsouthplains: texaswic.org/recipes/easy-h… #WICRecipes #SummerMeals #HealthierJC @jerseycity

July is National Picnic Month! 🌞 Enjoy sunshine, fresh air, & delicious food with loved ones! Here are some healthy picnic ideas:🌈 Snack boxes 🌯 DIY wraps, 🍉 Frozen fruit pops and Infuse water🍋🥒🍓 Keep it simple and let the kids help prep. #HealthierJC @jerseycity

🍽️ Kids Eat Free! Enjoy this week’s free LUNCH menu (July 21–25) 🥣 📍Available at select Jersey City locations🔎 Find a site near you: jcnj.org/nutrition Let’s eat, laugh & play with friends all summer! ☀️@jerseycity #HealthierJC #SummerMeals

HHS Division of Animal Care & Control is proud to be recognized by #BestFriendsAnimalSociety as a No Kill Shelter. We have an over 92% live release rate for domestic animals. Caring about our fur-friends for a #HealthierJC bestfriends.org/no-kill-2025/a… @jerseycity

🍽️ Kids Eat Free! Enjoy this week’s free breakfast menu (July 21–25) 🥣 📍Available at select Jersey City locations 🔎 Find a site near you: jcnj.org/nutrition Let’s eat, laugh & play with friends all summer! ☀️ @jerseycity #HealthierJC #SummerMeals

Grilling isn’t just for burgers! Try WIC-friendly meals: 🍢 Veggie skewers 🍑 Grilled peaches w/ yogurt 🍗 Citrus-marinated turkey/chicken kebabs 🌽 Fiber-packed grilled corn 🔥 Always grill safely! Learn more: signupwic.com #HealthierJC #GrillingMonth @jerseycity

🌞😎 Everyone needs sun protection—no matter your skin tone! UV rays can cause long-term skin damage, even in childhood. Protect yourself & your kids daily! 🧴🧢 Learn more from @nemours: kidshealth.org/en/parents/sun… #SunSafety #HealthyHabits #HealthierJC @jerseycity

Bring the whole family! Join us for the Fall for Health Community Wellness Fair!! 📅 Aug. 22 | ⏰ 12–4 PM 📍 MLK Annex Plaza, 1 Jackson Sq 🩺 Free health screenings 💉 School immunizations 🧠 Mental health resources🎁 Back-to-school giveaways! @jerseycity #HealthierJC

🥵 Feeling the heat? Cooling Centers are OPEN through August 31! 🧊 Stay cool, stay safe: ✔ Hydrate ✔ Check on neighbors ✔ Visit a Cooling Center (locations + free bus info below) #HealthierJC #HeatSafety @jerseycity

HHS Division of Animal Care & Control is proud to be recognized by #BestFriendsAnimalSociety as a No Kill Shelter. We have an over 92% live release rate for domestic animals. Caring about our fur-friends for a #HealthierJC bestfriends.org/no-kill-2025/a… @jerseycity

🍽️ Kids Eat Free! Enjoy this week’s free LUNCH menu (July 21–25) 🥣 📍Available at select Jersey City locations🔎 Find a site near you: jcnj.org/nutrition Let’s eat, laugh & play with friends all summer! ☀️@jerseycity #HealthierJC #SummerMeals

💦 Stay water safe this summer! Drowning happens fast & often silently. Protect your little ones with these tips:👀 Always supervise 🎨 Bright swimsuits = easier to see 🏊🏾♀️ No solo swimming Learn CPR. More tips from @healthychildrenaap: bit.ly/3zNq7kF #WaterSafety

🍽️ Kids Eat Free! Enjoy this week’s free breakfast menu (July 21–25) 🥣 📍Available at select Jersey City locations 🔎 Find a site near you: jcnj.org/nutrition Let’s eat, laugh & play with friends all summer! ☀️ @jerseycity #HealthierJC #SummerMeals

WIC supports more than nutrition—we care about your emotional well-being too. 💙 The postpartum journey can be beautiful and tough. You're not alone—WIC is here for you. 💕 Learn more: signupwic.com/news/maternal-… #MaternalMentalHealth #WICSupport #HealthierJC @jerseycity

Grilling is a fun way to try new foods this summer! ☀️ For National Grilling Month, make grilled veggie kabobs! Use WIC Cash Value Benefits for veggies. ow.ly/6OVr50SBtu9 #NationalGrillingMonth #GrilledVeggies #HealthierJC
