Food Resources

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps ensure everyone has access to nutritious meals. NJ SNAP offers individuals with low incomes a benefit card to purchase groceries. With a minimum monthly payment of $95, this program aims to help you stretch your food budget and buy nutritious foods for you and your family. Learn who is eligible for the program and ways to apply.

If you're looking to apply for NJ SNAP visit NJ Helps.

Important Infomation for SNAP Recipients

SNAP recipients are encouraged to check their Families First EBT cards at NJFamiliesFirst.com or by calling (800) 997-3333 to confirm their balances.
Beware of EBT card scams.
Program Updates Due to Changes in Federal Law
Learn what you need to do to continue to receive SNAP

Need Help Finding Food?

If you're concerned about changes to your food benefits, there are resources that may be able to help. Our Resource Directory includes over 500 food programs across New Jersey that may be able to help with fresh groceries, prepared meals, baby food, and more.

There Are Two Ways to Find Help:

Option 1: Use the Resource Directory:

These programs are available every day and are part of regular community services.

Visit our homepage nj211.org (click the logo in the top left corner)
Click 'search here'
Enter the topic you are looking for (food, food pantry, soup kitchen, etc.) and a ZIP code
Open each listing to learn who qualifies, where the program is available, and how to contact the agency.

*Pantries and distribution centers may ask people to bring their SNAP card.

Option 2: Find Emergency Food by County:

These are temporary pop-up food events created to help during the government shutdown and delays in SNAP and may not always be available.

Scroll down to the emergency food distribution section.
Pick your county from the dropdown list.
Click "apply" to see events near you.

Emergency Food Distribution

Please note: there are no anticipated emergency food distributions at this time, but will be listed here once available.

Select a county form the filter and click on Apply to see results

Personal Support and Other Options

In addition to these community programs, we encourage you to reach out to your personal support network. Family, friends, neighbors, and people from your faith group, school, or local organizations may be able to offer temporary help, share meals, or connect you with other resources. Using both community services and personal support can make a big difference when times are tough.

Double Your SNAP Benefits with Good Food Bucks

If you use SNAP (Families First) or Summer EBT, you can double your benefits when you shop for fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers’ markets, grocery stores, farm stands, and other fresh-food retailers across New Jersey. For every $1 you spend from your EBT card, you receive an extra $1 to use on fresh produce—no sign-up needed. Visit Good Food Bucks locations to find a spot near you. You’ll automatically receive the match at checkout.

Other NJ SNAP Information

Current NJ SNAP recipients can use the free ConnectEBT app to check their balance, view transaction history, confirm deposits, and change their PIN. The app is available in English and Spanish on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Users can sign in using the same username and password used on NJFamiliesFirst.com.

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