Gov. Murphy released $42.5B to N.J. food banks as 800K residents lose SNAP benefits

Gov. Phil Murphy released $42.5 million to N.J.’s six largest food banks to purchase more food as more than 800,000 N.J. residents have not received SNAP benefits this November. Murphy also declared a state of emergency on Nov. 1 in response to the pause in food aid funds. It came hours after two federal judges ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund SNAP by using contingency funds during the federal government shutdown. It is not yet clear if EBT cards will be loaded this month or how much money will be allotted.

New Jersey residents can find food assistance and related updates through the New Jersey Food Council’s website, Linktr.ee/SNAPNJ. Essex County residents can find food using The Jersey Bee’s food resources page, Jerseybee.org/food.

From NJ Advance Media.