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NJ S2725
NJ S2725Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million from General Fund to Food and Hunger Programs in Department of Agriculture.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill supplements the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations act to make an appropriation of $30 million from the General Fund to the Department of Agriculture, to be used for food and hunger programs. The funds would be distributed to the State's six regional food banks, which solicit, store, and distribute donations of edible but unmarketable surplus food. The food is then distributed to food pantries and other nonprofit organizations that feed the needy. In November 2025, due to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture halted benefit payments under the federal SNAP program, citing insufficient funds. Approximately 800,000, or one in nine, New Jersey residents rely on SNAP benefits to purchase groceries each month. The delay in funding will impact the entire State as food banks become overwhelmed and New Jersey residents stop paying certain bills in order to pay for food. This funding will provide meals to low-income families, senior citizens, disabled individuals, and children throughout the State.
AI Summary
This bill provides an additional $30 million from the state's General Fund to the Department of Agriculture for food and hunger programs during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to address the impact of a federal government shutdown that halted SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for approximately 800,000 New Jersey residents. These funds will be distributed to the state's six regional food banks, which collect and distribute surplus food to food pantries and other nonprofit organizations that serve low-income families, seniors, disabled individuals, and children, thereby helping to alleviate food insecurity across the state.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2725 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2725_I1.HTM |
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