As of Friday, March 19th, interstate outdoor youth sports competitions can be held. The current prohibition on indoor interstate youth sports competitions will remain in effect. Attendees at outdoor youth sports competitions are limited to players, coaches, officials, and up to two parents or guardians per athlete.

Sports Guidance

To get vaccinated, you can:

• See if you are eligible to get the vaccine
• Register in the NJ Vaccine Scheduling System to be contacted when you become eligible and to be notified when an appointment is available to you through the Vaccine Scheduling System
• If you are eligible, schedule an appointment directly with vaccination sites, many of which do not take appointments through the Vaccine Scheduling System

As of this week, more than 3.2 million vaccine doses have been administered in New Jersey and more than 2.1 million people have received at least one dose. On Monday, March 29th, eligibility will expand to additional frontline essential workers.

covid19.nj.gov/vaccine

Summer meal sites are places where children, age 18 and under, can receive free meals. The meals are also available to persons over age 18 with mental or physical disabilities. Free summer meals will now be available through September 30th, 2021. The locations, dates, and times that meals are provided by schools, non-profits, and other organizations can be found on this interactive map by the USDA.

Free School Meals

The Federal and New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) programs can help put money back in your pockets. In 2021, more money is available, and more tax filers are eligible than ever before. Free tax return preparation is also available for people who generally make $57,000 or less, people with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers. Find free tax prep help near you, and learn more about the NJ EITC at njeitc.org.

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Every Friday, the Department of Health is issuing a new edition of their vaccination newsletter, Vax Matters. Last week’s issue provided information about vaccination efforts at community health centers and eligibility expansion. A pdf of the most recent issue is available at the link below.

Vax Matters