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NJ Gov.-Elect Mikie Sherrill Visits Newark Food Pantry Amid SNAP Benefits Uncertainty

CBS New YorkDecember 5, 20251 min548 views
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SNAP Benefits and Government Shutdown

  • ⚠️ The Trump administration is attempting to block a federal judge's order to distribute full SNAP benefits for the month.
  • 🏛️ An appeals court is being asked to suspend court orders that require the administration to spend more money than is available in the contingency fund.
  • 🎯 The SNAP program serves approximately 40 million Americans, including over 800,000 in New Jersey.

Support for Those in Need

  • 📍 Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill visited a food pantry in Newark that is experiencing an influx of people needing assistance due to the government shutdown.
  • 💰 Sherrill stated that while she is ready to provide additional state resources, securing full federal funding for SNAP benefits is the top priority.
  • ⚖️ She emphasized that the federal government must comply with the court's order to support SNAP funding, noting that billions of dollars are available but not being spent.
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