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NJ S4856
Bill
Status
11/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Britnee Timberlake
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $30 million from the General Fund to the Department of Agriculture for Food and Hunger Programs as a supplement to the FY2026 budget
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Funds would be distributed to New Jersey's six regional food banks, which collect, store, and distribute surplus food to food pantries and nonprofits serving those in need
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Responds to the federal government shutdown that halted USDA SNAP benefit payments, affecting approximately 800,000 New Jersey residents (one in nine) who rely on SNAP for groceries
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Aims to provide meals to low-income families, senior citizens, disabled individuals, and children throughout the state
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million from General Fund to Food and Hunger Programs in Department of Agriculture.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
11/10/2025