U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew called on both parties Saturday to end the 40-day government shutdown, taking both sides to task and saying no members of Congress should be getting paid while other federal paychecks and services are suspended.

Cars line Route 9 for Atlantic County food distribution, even as state funds SNAP benefits

Hundreds lined up Friday to receive food at an Atlantic County event to fill in for food stamps during the federal government shutdown.

Atlantic County to hold food distribution event for SNAP customers

Atlantic County will hold a food distribution event Friday for residents who are enrolled in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which was suspended as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.

GALLERY: Atlantic County hosts food distr

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