Hudson County Partners with Goya Foods to Distribute Goods to Needy Residents

County Executive Craig Guy and Jersey City Mayor James Solomon team up with Goya to combat food insecurity.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:33pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a Goya Foods product, such as a can of beans or a jar of sauce, repeated in a tight grid pattern, capturing the celebratory and impactful nature of the food distribution partnership.A vibrant pop art celebration of Goya Foods' partnership with Hudson County and Jersey City to distribute essential goods to residents in need.Jersey City Today

Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and Jersey City Mayor James Solomon have partnered with Goya Foods to distribute hundreds of pounds of food to needy residents, particularly those impacted by recent SNAP benefit scams. The donation, made through Goya's Goya Gives program, will be distributed directly to families in need by the county's Department of Aging and Veterans Affairs.

Why it matters

This partnership aims to support vulnerable residents, including seniors and families, by providing access to nutritious food and essential resources during a time of increased food insecurity due to SNAP benefit scams in the area.

The details

As part of Goya's 90th anniversary celebration, the company donated hundreds of pounds of food to Hudson County through its Goya Gives program. The county, in collaboration with Jersey City, will distribute these items directly to residents in need, focusing on families impacted by stolen SNAP benefits. The county's Department of Aging and Veterans Affairs will oversee the distribution to ensure the resources reach the most vulnerable members of the community.

  • The food distribution will take place on Tuesday, April 2, 2026.
  • There has been a rise in SNAP benefit scams in the area during the past month.

The players

Craig Guy

The Hudson County Executive, who is partnering with Goya Foods and Jersey City to distribute the donated goods to needy residents.

James Solomon

The Mayor of Jersey City, who is collaborating with Hudson County and Goya Foods to ensure the donated resources reach the families who need them most.

Goya Foods

A food company that is celebrating its 90th anniversary by donating hundreds of pounds of food to Hudson County through its Goya Gives program, which aims to combat food insecurity.

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What they’re saying

“These donations of hundreds of pounds of food will help families throughout Hudson County, especially those who have been victimized by stolen SNAP benefits.”

— Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive

“Food security is a right, not a privilege, and no resident should go hungry. I'm grateful to Goya Foods for this generous donation and to County Executive Guy for his partnership in getting these resources directly to the families who need them most.”

— James Solomon, Jersey City Mayor

What’s next

The county and city officials will work to ensure the donated goods are distributed efficiently and equitably to the residents in need, particularly those impacted by the recent SNAP benefit scams.

The takeaway

This partnership between Hudson County, Jersey City, and Goya Foods demonstrates a collaborative effort to address food insecurity and support vulnerable residents, including seniors and families, during a time of increased need in the community.