The prolonged government shutdown is putting more than 42 million Americans at risk of missing their SNAP benefits. In New Jersey, 800,000 people could lose their federal food assistance and Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency establishing a statewide response to ensure residents in need have access to food. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill explains to Ed O’Keefe how she would handle the situation if elected. | CBS News

The Lock family receives $1,500 a month in SNAP benefits. But with nine people to feed, Amber said it’s still a stretch. | 10TV - WBNS

SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans are due to run out on Saturday without more funding amid the ongoing government shutdown. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins argues the department does “not have the ability to do something about it right now,” when asked why the Trump administration doesn’t shift arounds funds to prevent the program’s freeze. After lunch with Senate Republicans at the Capitol on Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration has found a way to pay members