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NJ residents who rely on food stamps may be in trouble amid federal funding uncertainty

SNAP and WIC program participants may have trouble accessing benefits starting next month as federal uncertainty looms, according to the NJ Department of Human Services
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800K NJ residents set to lose SNAP benefits in November

More than 800K New Jerseyans could lose food aid as the federal shutdown halts SNAP benefits, sparking concern among officials & food banks.

What is SNAP? Is SNAP the same as food stamps? Here's the basics as Nov. 1 cuts near

What exactly is SNAP and is it the same as food stamps? How does it work? Here's who benefits as the Nov. 1 cutoff nears.
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75,000 Camden County residents rely on SNAP. Here’s how to find alternative food resources — and how to help — amid the government shutdown

About 1 in 8 Americans relies on the food assistance program. Among them are more than 800,000 New Jerseyans, with roughly 130,000 recipients across South Jersey.

North Jersey food banks brace for disruption to SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

Food banks across New Jersey are seeing signs of mounting demand as the ongoing federal government shutdown disrupts services.

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.

How to help your local food pantry as SNAP benefits scheduled to lapse in November

Donating food or money can help local food pantries, said Ashley Shaw of Bread and Roses in Lawrence. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
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