More than 800,000 New Jersey children and adults who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, began November with empty debit accounts as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The elimination of farm-to-school funding and changes to SNAP eligibility may disqualify tens of thousands of kids from getting free meals at school.

Pennsylvania and New Jersey SNAP recipients are able to use funds that have already been put in their accounts, but future payments are up in the air.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a directive to grocery stores telling them not to offer discounts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients during the government shutdown

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said Saturday that her administration expects residents who receive federal food aid to start seeing their accounts replenished on Sunday after a weeklong delay — even after the Supreme Court seemed to pause the flow of funds from the federal government Friday night, causing confusion about what comes next.

Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.

One New Jersey pizzeria is trying to make sure no one in their community goes hungry while SNAP benefits are frozen. The family-owned establishment, Roman Gourmet,

As the government shutdown continues and SNAP benefits remain suspended, the NJ AG is warning of scam calls, messages.

Hochul said the Trump administration put New Yorkers through “chaos and confusion” after it froze funding for SNAP Nov. 1, due to the government shutdown. About 3 million residents in the state rely on SNAP. New Jersey officials also restarted SNAP payments by Friday morning.

As the federal government shutdown prolongs, Newark steps up to support families affected by the suspension of SNAP benefits. With a coordinated effort involving local organizations, the city ensures no resident goes hungry.