Food Assistance

Food Assistance

WHAT IS THE NEW JERSEY SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (NJ SNAP)?

NJ SNAP helps eligible recipients buy the food necessary to maintain good health.  For most households, the food benefit allotment is only part of their food budget.  They must spend some of their own cash along with their food benefit allotment to buy enough food for a month.

WHAT SERVICES DOES NJ SNAP PROVIDE?

  • NJ SNAP provides a food benefit allotment that is accessed through a Families First Electronic Benefit (EBT) Card.