Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill to ensure every SNAP household in New Jersey will receive at least $95 in monthly benefits going forward.
Households throughout the country are set to receive as low as $23 in monthly supplemental benefits when the government's emergency allotments come to an end next month.
The federal government began providing emergency allotments to SNAP households in March 2020 to offer a temporary boost in food assistance benefits to individuals and families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With these additional payments ending as of February 28, 2023, today's legislation will raise the minimum SNAP benefit in New Jersey to $95 starting March 1.
"As the federal government's temporary boost to SNAP benefits comes to an end, we cannot ignore the significant impact this will have on households and communities throughout our state," Governor Murphy said. "No one should ever have to wonder where their next meal will come from. By implementing a minimum monthly SNAP benefit of $95 for all beneficiaries, New Jersey is leading the nation in ensuring families have the support they need to keep putting food on the table.
If a New Jersey household is approved for less than $95 in monthly SNAP benefits, they will receive their regular federal benefit plus an additional State supplement to bring them to this new minimum. Although most households will still see some reduction in their benefits, implementing an increased minimum benefit will help soften the impact of the emergency allotments coming to an end.
According to one estimate, the more than 770,000 people who depend on the maximized benefits would lose an average of $190 per household had Murphy not signed the bill., with the Connect EBT mobile app, or by calling 997-3333.
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