CFBNJ is deeply disappointed that Congress has passed a historic, nearly $200 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the largest reduction to the program in its history.
These articles by CFBNJ team members from across the organization detail some of the consequences — even the hidden ones — that will result from the new law.
Elizabeth McCarthy,
President & CEO
As leader of New Jersey’s largest anti-hunger, anti-poverty organization, I hear often from parents who are doing everything right — but still coming up short. Out in the community, I’ve met mothers who skip meals so their kids can eat, dads who visit food pantries after work to put dinner on the table, grandparents providing daily childcare for lack of affordable alternatives, and teachers watching hungry children struggle to focus in class. Read More
Danielle McNair,
Assistant Director, Partner Experience
As Assistant Director of Partner Experience at CFBNJ, I work with 21 high-impact community organizations across New Jersey – food pantries and local food assistance organizations that serve our neighbors every day. When SNAP benefits get cut, the impact doesn’t stop with individual families. It cascades through every community resource. What would happen to the food pantries if demand doubled overnight? Read More
Robert Abbamondi,
Assistant Director, Neighbor Impact
As Assistant Director of Neighbor Impact at CFBNJ, I work directly with families across South Jersey who depend on these programs. Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties, where my team and I help neighbors seeking SNAP benefits, face unique challenges. Changes to SNAP can have devastating ripple effects, deepening hardship for the people and places that need support the most. Read More
Adele LaTourette,
AVP, Policy & Advocacy
As Assistant Vice President of Policy & Advocacy at CFBNJ, I spend my days translating complex policy into real impact for our communities. I’ve seen up close that the SNAP changes in the budget reconciliation contain provisions that go far beyond what most people realize. These restrictions create administrative costs, community disruption, and taxpayer burden while punishing families for circumstances beyond their control. Read More
Michael Schrob,
Director, Food Sourcing & Procurement
As Director of Food Sourcing and Procurement at CFBNJ, I manage the acquisition of food from three main sources: purchased products through grants and private financial donations, government programs, and food donations from NJ retailers, food industry donors, and local farms. When SNAP changes, more families will turn to food banks to bridge the gap – but our food sourcing capacity won’t automatically increase to meet that demand. Read More