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NJ SNAP BENEFITS INCREASE OCTOBER 1, 2026: NEW AMOUNTS AND PAYMENT DATES

New federal maximums take effect October 1. See the amounts for your household size, New Jersey's October 1–5 deposit schedule, and how to check your EBT balance.

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