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As the government shutdown continues and SNAP benefits remain suspended, the NJ AG is warning of scam calls, messages.
Phil Murphy, along with Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and Senate President Nick Scutari, was preparing to accelerate SNAP funding for food programs.
Officials say the loss of food benefits could trigger mental health crises and physical ailments, straining an already stressed healthcare system across the state.
The federal government shutdown caused a pause in the disbursement of SNAP benefits for November, but DoorDash is stepping in to help.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
The food stamp program, now called SNAP, runs out of cash Saturday because of the ongoing federal government shutdown, affecting 42 million in the country.
Gov. Murphy declares a state of emergency after the Trump administration suspends SNAP benefits, affecting over 800,000 New Jersey residents.
Voters across the country are heading to the polls today for a slew of key off-cycle races, including governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia and the New York City mayoral election.