The governor's proposal says that because of the soured economy, more students may want free or low-cost lunches, and food banks might expand.
The spending plan will be discussed Monday at a Senate budget hearing.
Corzine tried to eliminate the Agriculture Department last year as way to save money, but the plan was eventually shelved.
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