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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 21, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in New Jersey, we recommend that you visit the Department of Human Services or the governor's COVID-19 Resources website.
Description of Program and Relief
SNAP Supplemental Food Assistance
New Jersey’s supplemental nutrition assistance program (NJ SNAP) provides food assistance to families with low incomes to help them buy groceries through a benefits card that is accepted in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. NJ SNAP recipients may also now use their benefit cards for online grocery shopping from Amazon, Walmart, ShopRite, and The Fresh Grocers.
Families of students who receive free or reduced lunch will also receive an additional benefit that will be automatically added to their existing benefit card or mailed on a new separate benefit card for families who are not currently enrolled in NJ SNAP.
The New Jersey Department of Human Services also has received federal approval to extend NJ SNAP recertification periods to six months for cases that are expiring in March, April, May, and June. This means families receiving SNAP will not have benefit interruptions during that time.
Government or Lead Agency
New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Family Development
Dates Available
The NJ SNAP program predates the COVID-19 crisis
NJ SNAP beneficiaries may use their benefit cards for online shopping as of May 28, 2020, continuing indefinitely
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Must be enrolled in NJ SNAP or qualify for subsidized student meals to receive additional benefits.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A
Contact for More Information
For more information and to apply for SNAP visit NJ Help’s website here.
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More information is available here.
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