Where SNAP benefits might stop next month; what to know now

SNAP development director Sasha Gersten-Paal has said there won't be enough funds to send benefits to the roughly 42 million food stamp recipients next month. However, the Trump Administration might be legally required to provide SNAP even during shutdown, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
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Millions of New Jersey families face hunger as SNAP benefits risk sudden halt

New Jersey issued a chilling warning to its residents, notifying them that if the government shutdown continues, SNAP benefits could soon run out.

N.J. food banks face ‘unsustainable surge’ as SNAP funding set to expire

Community FoodBank of New Jersey reports record demand while federal food donations have dropped 45% since January, with 850,000 state residents at risk of losing benefits.

SNAP recipients warned of food stamp cuts starting next week thanks to government shutdown

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, Illinois and California issued notices to SNAP recipients about a possible disruption.
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Concern grows among New Jersey SNAP recipients over the possibility of benefits being delayed

The State of New Jersey is warning families if the government shutdown continues, November SNAP benefits may not be available on time. Ryan Hughes reports.

Gov’t shutdown could threaten food assistance for nearly a million N.J. residents

The New Jersey Department of Health is warning that the ongoing federal government shutdown could “compromise access” to the state‘s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) next month.
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