Establishes Restaurant Meals Program in DHS; permits certain individuals to use SNAP benefits at approved restaurants; requires participation by certain restaurants operated by institutions of higher education.
New Jersey's S 2699 establishes a Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) within the state's SNAP benefits system, allowing eligible homeless, disabled, or elderly SNAP recipients to use their benefits at approved restaurants. The program requires county welfare agencies to approve participating restaurants in underserved areas (determined by the Department of Human Services) that offer meals at low or reduced prices. Additionally, public or private colleges and universities in eligible counties must apply to have their on-campus restaurants participate and inform students about the program. The bill aims to provide access to prepared meals for vulnerable SNAP participants who cannot prepare food at home.
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Introduced Feb 12, 2024
Last action Feb 12, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Joe Vitale
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