S 3725 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes Veterans Assistance for Nutritional Needs Program in DHS.

This bill creates a rebranded version of New Jersey's existing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), named the "Veterans Assistance for Nutritional Needs Program," to specifically promote food assistance benefits to veterans. It does not change SNAP's eligibility rules, benefits, or funding but requires the state to develop new promotional materials, a dedicated website, and branded electronic benefits transfer cards exclusively for veterans. The state must also collaborate with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to distribute program information through county veteran service offices. The bill explicitly states this rebranding does not replace SNAP or alter its current structure, aiming only to increase veteran participation in the existing program.
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Introduced Oct 7, 2024 Last action Oct 7, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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