Hudson County Executive Craig Guy is announcing a countywide plan for imminent cuts for Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) after consulting with officials from all 12 local municipalities.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“In times of crisis, the Hudson County community comes together to help their neighbors. And as this federal government shutdown continues, Hudson County government will be there to provide support for the most vulnerable in our community,” Guy said in a statement.
“On Thursday, I hosted a phone call with leaders of our 12 municipalities and the Hudson County Board of Commissioners detailing our efforts to make sure no resident goes hungry during this difficult period … I want to thank each of our municipalities for their input, partnership, and help in coordinating this effort.”
During yesterday’s phone call, leadership from Hudson County’s Department of Family Services and Reintegration, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Aging and Veterans Affairs outlined details on the county’s plan to ensure no resident goes hungry.
Hudson County’s Department of Family Services and Reintegration contacted more than 58,000 SNAP benefits recipients to alert clients about the impending changes to the program.
In order to combat the anticipated impacts of the ongoing federal shutdown, the county has come up with the following solutions:
• Hudson County is working with local organizations Hunger Free Unity in the Community, the Coalition for Food and Health Equity, and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to have additional food distributions throughout the county.
• Hudson County’s Health and Human Services Department recommended additional funding awards to Hunger Free Unity in the Community and the Coalition for Food and Health Equity to host additional food distributions in the county.
• In coordination with the Hudson County Corrections Department and Department of Aging and Veterans Affairs, staff will deliver food to families housed in motels through Hudson County’s housing assistance program.
• Hudson County continues to distribute weekend meals for school-aged youth through Hoboken Community Center’s pantry, Mercy for My Neighbor, and Hunger Free Unity in the Community.
Additionally, the Hudson County government is accepting donations of food and clothing, where staff from the Department of Aging and Veterans Affairs will deliver the donations
to homebound senior citizens and veterans.
If you would like to donate food, send an email to hcexec@hcnj.us.
