NJ attorney general warns of SNAP benefit scams targeting residents. What to look for

NJ's attorney general is warning residents to look out for possible scams taking aim at Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.

New Jersey deploys National Guard to help food banks as pantries scramble to meet demand

Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
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NJ declares state of emergency after SNAP suspension

Gov. Murphy declares a state of emergency after the Trump administration suspends SNAP benefits, affecting over 800,000 New Jersey residents.

Newark opens food hubs, offers $600 cash, as SNAP benefits face cuts and delays

Mayor Ras J. Baraka mobilized local nonprofits to help 37,000 residents — 29,000 of them children — who rely on the federal food program.

Feeling the pinch from SNAP cuts in New Jersey? Get free food, deliveries from DoorDash

The federal government shutdown caused a pause in the disbursement of SNAP benefits for November, but DoorDash is stepping in to help.

Resources for SNAP recipients in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware as benefits deadline nears

Here's a list of resources for SNAP recipients who are at risk of not receiving benefits in the Delaware Valley come Nov. 1.

What to know about the SNAP halt, where in Central Jersey to find food assistance

SNAP benefits will not be distributed on Nov. 1 due to a lack of funding from the ongoing government shutdown.

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 funding for food programs.
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