The New Jersey Senate has introduced a resolution affirming its support for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and recognizing its effectiveness in reducing hunger among vulnerable populations in the state. The resolution comes in response to recent federal budget proposals that aim to cut approximately $300 billion from food aid funding, primarily affecting SNAP, as part of a broader initiative to reduce the federal budget by $1.5 trillion over ten years. With nearly 1.1 million individuals in New Jersey experiencing food insecurity, including 850,000 residents relying on SNAP benefits, the Senate emphasizes the critical need to maintain this safety net for the state's most vulnerable members, such as children, seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

The resolution condemns the actions of the United States House of Representatives for approving these cuts and urges the Senate to reject any proposals that would compromise the availability of food assistance for those in need. While the New Jersey Senate supports efforts to improve program efficiencies within SNAP, it firmly opposes budgetary savings that would strip essential food and nutrition services from low-income families. The resolution will be transmitted to key federal leaders, including the President and members of Congress from New Jersey, to advocate for the protection of SNAP and its beneficiaries.