“This morning, following a federal court order, the U.S. Department of Agriculture finally made funding for November SNAP benefits available. The New Jersey Department of Human Services acted immediately to process full SNAP benefits to eligible residents.

“More than 800,000 New Jerseyans have been burdened with impossible economic choices, uncertainty, and fear while the Trump Administration attempted to suspend SNAP benefits and to leave almost 42 million people across the country without access to basic nutrition during the federal government shutdown. Washington Republicans’ determination to use New Jersey residents as pawns in their political ploys is shameful.

“I thank the court for intervening and applaud all who stepped up – especially our food banks and community kitchens who mobilized quickly on the front lines to mitigate the impact of this avoidable crisis. As the federal shutdown persists, our Task Force will continue to collaborate with partners to address gaps in access and encourage everyone to continue lending a hand.”