Report says NJ food stamp spending benefits families, stores, economy

New Jersey's funding to sustain minimum food stamp benefits helps families, prompts local spending, and generates economic activity, a new study shows.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 534

Last Updated: 19 hours ago

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New Jersey’s investment in food stamp benefits has paid off in multiple ways, reducing families’ stress, boosting revenue at grocery stores, and generating economic activity that surpasses taxpayer investment, according to a report released this week.

Researchers at Montclair State University sought to measure the impact of the state’s commitment of nearly $60 million from March 2023 through May 2025 to sustain a minimum food stamp benefit of $95 a …

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