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.
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Overview
This bill establishes a Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) within the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The RMP allows eligible homeless, disabled, or elderly individuals to use SNAP benefits at approved restaurants, offering them access to affordable meals. It also requires certain colleges and universities to participate by offering approved restaurants on campus. The program will be administered by the Department of Human Services and county welfare agencies, with regular reporting requirements to track its effectiveness.
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Joseph Vitale
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