N.J. Assembly Members Armato, Mazzeo, Vainieri Huttle Bill to Streamline SNAP Application Process for Seniors Clears Assembly Panel
March 10, 2020
March 10, 2020
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 10 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news:
About 142,000 senior citizens in New Jersey receive assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which works to combat food insecurity by providing healthy foods to low-income residents.
Only eight percent of residents over age 60 already use SNAP. There are likely many more seniors who are unaware they could benefit from the program, or face barriers in th . . .
About 142,000 senior citizens in New Jersey receive assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which works to combat food insecurity by providing healthy foods to low-income residents.
Only eight percent of residents over age 60 already use SNAP. There are likely many more seniors who are unaware they could benefit from the program, or face barriers in th . . .