Thousands of NJ residents face food stamp cuts under new federal rules

New federal work rules and benefit calculations could reduce New Jerseyans' food stamp benefits and shift more cost to state taxpayers.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 1,025

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Many New Jerseyans on food stamps could see their monthly payments reduced, and 47,000 could lose benefits entirely, under Trump administration actions that also shift hundreds of millions of dollars in program cost to state taxpayers, according to New Jersey officials.

The funding changes come on top of new work rules in the food stamp program that could put benefits out of reach for some participants starting this month. Veterans, former foster …

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