3JACKSON, NJ – Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn praised the nonprofit Fulfill and the Jackson Food Pantry this week for providing meals to local families after federal SNAP benefit payments were temporarily halted during the ongoing government shutdown.

More than 50 Jackson families received food assistance through coordinated efforts between Fulfill, the Township of Jackson, the Jackson School District, and community volunteers.

A federal judge has since ordered the release of SNAP funds, but local leaders said the emergency food distributions helped families when they needed it most.

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Fulfill and the Jackson Food Pantry provided food to more than 50 families in Jackson.

The aid came as SNAP benefit payments were delayed by the federal shutdown.

Mayor Kuhn thanked volunteers and or

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