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NJ governor declares state of emergency as feds stop food stamps on Nov. 1

The ongoing federal shutdown is pausing SNAP benefits for 42 million nationwide, including over 800,000 in New Jersey, ...
NJBIZ

NJ speeds $42.5M in food assistance as SNAP funding runs dry

With SNAP benefits paused by the federal shutdown, Gov. Phil Murphy is fast-tracking $42.5M to New Jersey food banks to fight ...

NJ leaders plan on 'accelerating' funding for hunger programs as SNAP fears swirl

Phil Murphy, along with Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and Senate President Nick Scutari, was preparing to accelerate SNAP ...

How many NJ residents are on SNAP? Are workers, undocumented immigrants? See recipients

SNAP benefits are set to run out due to the shutdown, but how many people get food stamps in NJ? Here's a breakdown.
New Jersey Globe

Murphy declares state of emergency over SNAP funding

Gov. Phil Murphy announced a state of emergency yesterday evening in response to the federal government’s attempt at suspending funds for the Supplemental ...

N.J. rushes millions to food banks as 813K residents face empty SNAP accounts

The food stamp program, now called SNAP, runs out of cash Saturday because of the ongoing federal government shutdown, ...
Courier-Post Cherry Hill, NJ on MSN

Food banks to receive more NJ grant money amid SNAP uncertainty

As the government shutdown reaches November, putting SNAP benefits in question, New Jersey is handing out grants to help food ...
Gothamist

SNAP dollars will be cut off Nov. 1. Here’s what you need to know in NY and NJ.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers SNAP, said it will stop making payments Nov. 1. If the department makes good on that promise, it would be the first time the program has been ...