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This Concurrent Resolution urges the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) to seek federal waivers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make it easier for people to get and use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which help low-income families buy food. The resolution highlights that SNAP is crucial for many New Jersey residents, especially during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, which has led to school and business closures, impacting food security for students and workers. Federal waivers, authorized during public health emergencies, can help streamline SNAP administration, extend eligibility periods, and allow for online enrollment, and DHS has already requested one such waiver to provide extra benefits for stocking up on food.