Learn about three groundbreaking laws reshaping immigrant rights in New Jersey!

Delve into the Language Access Act, mandating translation of state services in seven major languages.

Explore the Data Disaggregation Act, acknowledging the rich diversity within Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

And read about the new NJ Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, safeguarding against exploitation and ensuring fair treatment.

Discover how these legislative victories are helping to ensure dignity and equality for immigrant communities and learn how you can be a part of this transformative journey.

Step into the heart of advocacy with CATA's powerful statement on the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform and compassionate immigration policies and discourse.

The political and public rhetoric around immigrants is getting progressively worse and collectively, the country seems to be disregarding more and more the humanity and dignity of those seeking to immigrate and the contribution and value of those who have settled and created a life here. We must be advocating for fair and just immigration policies and talking about these issues in a much more humane way.

You can take action by contacting your elected representatives and joining us in speaking out against harmful immigration policy and being a supportive voice of the immigrant community.

Read CATA's full statement now to understand the challenges faced by immigrants and discover how you can make a difference!

On March 4, CATA was invited by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance to a workshop in Hammonton, NJ, on how farmers and farmers' markets can apply to accept SNAP benefits.

Last year, in 2023, CATA applied to the USDA to be approved to accept SNAP at our farm stand in Bridgeton's community garden. We thought this was essential in making the fresh, culturally appropriate produce we grew in the garden accessible to our community's most in need.

In the March 4 event, there was also participation from C.R.O.P.S., an organization out of Atlantic City that is working to ensure access to fresh fruits and veggies for their community as well, as well as from the Burlington Opportunity League, which is going through the process of applying to accept SNAP now and had great insights on how to make the process more efficient and to go more smoothly.

The Good Bucks Food Program of City Green also participated to share opportunities to help SNAP customers DOUBLE the value of their SNAP dollars when purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables from farms and farmers' markets.

Representatives of the USDA also participated to share about the application process and how the regional office can assist.

We were glad to be part of this presentation and to meet so many other organizations, gardens, farmers' markets, and farmers trying to ensure everyone in our community can enjoy the fresh produce grown in the Garden State!

If you have questions about how your farm or farmers' market can become SNAP-authorized, please get in touch with me (Jessica) at jculley@cata-farmworkers.org. I'll be happy to connect you with a resource in your state!

We are excited to share with you a heartfelt farewell letter from our Food Justice Coordinator, Erika. Her dedication and passion have left an indelible mark on our organization, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors. 

In her letter, Erika reflects on her transformative journey with CATA, expressing gratitude for the incredible community she had the honor to work with over the past few years. 

Throughout her time with us, Erika played a pivotal role in creating intergenerational spaces where individuals from diverse backgrounds came together for the greater good. Despite differences, they bonded over a shared love for food and a passion for justice. 

Erika also celebrates the increasing youth presence within CATA, expressing eagerness to witness their future accomplishments and offering heartfelt advice for their journey ahead. 

As we bid farewell to Erika, her words remind us of the importance of food justice and the ongoing work needed to create a more just and sustainable food system. Let us continue to honor her legacy by embracing our communities and advocating for positive change. 

Please join us in thanking Erika for her dedication, passion, and invaluable contributions to CATA. We wish her peace, love, and success on her next adventure!