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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

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Description of Program and Relief

Waiver of Certain NJ SNAP Rules and Requirements

New Jersey has waived certain rules and regulations pertaining to the SNAP NJ Program, including waiving the work requirement, waiving the face-to-face interview requirement, waiving the requirement to report certain changes in income, and extending eligibility periods for participants whose eligibility periods were set to expire in March and April for six months.

Government or Lead Agency

New Jersey Department of Human Services

Dates Available

April 6, 2020, continuing indefinitely

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

N/A

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

SNAP NJ State Office phone: 1-800-687-9512

List of Additional Information

More information is available on the New Jersey Department of Human Services’s website, here and here.


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