An open letter to State Governors & Legislatures (N.J. only)
Vote Yes On A5345 To Streamline SNAP Access
20 so far! Help us get to 25 signers!
I want you to vote yes on A5345. This bill streamlines the SNAP application process and extends certification periods for families who qualify, so people don't have to reapply constantly just to keep buying groceries. It also opens the door to low-cost or free food delivery for people who can't easily get to a store.
Applying for food assistance shouldn't be a part-time job. Every extra form, every early recertification deadline, is a chance for a working parent or a senior on a fixed income to fall through the cracks and lose benefits they still qualify for. Extending certification periods keeps people covered without forcing them to prove their need over and over.
Delivery access matters too. Not every family has a car or lives near a grocery store that takes SNAP. A5345 makes it possible for those households to actually use the benefits they're entitled to.
This is a practical fix, not a partisan one. Vote yes on A5345 and cut the red tape between eligible families and the food they need.