New Jersey residents who rely on SNAP can use their EBT cards again after November funding was issued amid the federal government shutdown.

One New Jersey pizzeria is trying to make sure no one in their community goes hungry while SNAP benefits are frozen. The family-owned establishment, Roman Gourmet, in Maplewood, New Jersey, is offering two free slices of pizza and a soda to anyone who comes in with a SNAP EBT card,

Hochul said the Trump administration put New Yorkers through “chaos and confusion” after it froze funding for SNAP Nov. 1, due to the government shutdown. About 3 million residents in the state rely on SNAP. New Jersey officials also restarted SNAP payments by Friday morning.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a directive to grocery stores telling them not to offer discounts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients during the government shutdown

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday ordered state agencies to fully fund SNAP benefits for November after the Department of Agriculture said it would release emergency funds for the program. SNAP participants in the state should began having access to their full monthly benefits by Sunday,

Democrats are set to sweep Tuesday's gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, with Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger projected to win.

As the federal government shutdown prolongs, Newark steps up to support families affected by the suspension of SNAP benefits. With a coordinated effort involving local organizations, the city ensures no resident goes hungry.