SNAP, New Jersey and Government Shutdown
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"People are calling saying, "I don’t know how much longer I can keep my pet because our SNAP program is ending. We’re not getting the money we need."
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a directive to grocery stores telling them not to offer discounts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients during the government shutdown
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What to know about SNAP benefits in NJ as gov't shutdown persists
The government shutdown may end soon, but SNAP benefits are still in questionable territory under conflicting USDA directives.
The elimination of farm-to-school funding and changes to SNAP eligibility may disqualify tens of thousands of kids from getting free meals at school.
Governor Hochul assures New Yorkers that SNAP benefits will be dispersed despite a Supreme Court block. Confusion arises from contrasting court rulings and USDA messages regarding the funding.
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New Jersey kitchen serves record-breaking 800 meals in one day amid lack of SNAP benefit funding
Cathedral Kitchen in Camden, New Jersey, has broken its record for most meals in a day, and could break that record again if SNAP is not funded.
As the government shutdown continues and SNAP benefits remain suspended, the NJ AG is warning of scam calls, messages.
NJ will continue to provide full SNAP benefits as AG Platkin fights in court to keep feds from blocking that. Hospitals are also offering free meals.
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