Urges schools to implement share tables in order to reduce food waste and help alleviate food insecurity.

This Senate Resolution (SR 16) urges New Jersey public schools to implement "share tables" in cafeterias. Share tables are designated spots where students can leave unopened, uneaten food for others to take or donate to food pantries. The resolution aims to reduce food waste - citing that 21% of school lunches are discarded - and help address food insecurity, which affects 9% of New Jersey residents and 10% of children. It is a non-binding recommendation, not a law, and directs copies to school officials for distribution to all public school districts.