The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a federal program that helps low-income individuals and families in the tri-state area afford groceries.
The New Jersey Assembly has passed a joint resolution sponsored by Jersey Shore Assemblyman Ron Dancer who is urging Congress to pass the Military Hunger Prevention Act that would give service members access to nutritional assistance.
As the partial government shutdown has entered a 4th week, New Jersey is releasing SNAP benefits a bit early for Feb. But, families were cautioned to budget.