As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Welcome to AARP New Jersey's voters' guide for the 2025 Governor’s race. Republican nominee, Jack Ciattarelli, and the Democratic nominee, Mikie Sherrill share their views on issues that count for the 50+.
The AARP Pickleball Clinic experience is coming to New Jersey and we are excited to offer you a chance to learn and play this popular sport! The clinics will consist of an on-court guided session with licensed instructors and focus on warm up, basic technique, skills building, and game play for players of all levels. Pickleball is a fun way to connect with friends, stay fit* and support your brain to help your health and happiness live as long as you do.
Elizabeth (Lizz) McGrady is a long-time AARP New Jersey volunteer who has contributed 16 years of dedication and hard work to the organization, and currently leads AARP Chapter 5398 of the Newark University Area as president. But even beyond AARP, Lizz has been an active volunteer who continues to give back to her community.
AARP New Jersey applauds Governor Murphy for signing a state budget today that includes a number of AARP-supported priorities such as, restoring property tax relief for older New Jerseyans, allocating startup funding for the New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program, ensuring a healthy pension payment, and maintaining Medicaid funding.
We applaud the New Jersey Legislature for passing three significant pieces of legislation today that will help protect residents and staff in nursing homes and long-term care facilities in the Garden State.
AARP New Jersey is pleased to present Yvette and Reggie Anderson with the 2020 AARP New Jersey Andrus Award for Community Service, which is AARP’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award.
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Ingrid Reed, 84, voted by mail last summer in New Jersey’s primary election from the comfort of her dining room in Montgomery Township.
We applaud Governor Murphy for enacting a package of bills today to reform long-term care facilities. These bills, the first of a larger package of legislative reforms making their way through the Legislature, make significant and necessary improvements to protect residents and staff at New Jersey nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, AARP New Jersey is hosting online healthy cooking classes - featuring a Mexican breakfast recipe and a Spanish dinner recipe.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, AARP New Jersey continues to support Latinos. Your determination and strength have helped weave stronger, more tightly knit communities.
Join AARP New Jersey for a four-part Facebook Live series – Melodies of the Garden State – which will explore the connection between music and brain health – with our very own New Jersey twist.
On behalf of AARP’s nearly 1.3 million Garden State members – and all New Jerseyans – AARP New Jersey applauds Governor Murphy’s FY’ 21 budget proposal to restore and fully fund New Jersey’s Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) and Homestead Benefit Programs.