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

On Monday, the Trump administration announced that it will partially fund SNAP, although it's unclear at this time how much beneficiaries will receive nor how quickly they can expect to see those funds on their SNAP debit cards.

Officials say the loss of food benefits could trigger mental health crises and physical ailments, straining an already stressed healthcare system across the state.

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

The ongoing federal shutdown is pausing SNAP benefits for 42 million nationwide, including over 800,000 in New Jersey, prompting urgent support for local food banks in our community.

Residents who experience disruptions in their benefits can access local food banks for immediate assistance by searching for nearby locations.

Has a New Jersey supermarket shuttered its windows ever since Nov. 1, 2025 when SNAP payments were cut off? No, that's not true: The store had not, at the time this was written, closed because of a delay in