New Jersey Food Stamps
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National Hunger Action Month
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (right) joined with representatives from Stop & Shop supermarkets, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and the New Jersey Anti-Hunger Coalition to highlight the growing problem of hunger in Essex County and New Jersey, and raise awareness about the Food Stamp program and other services that are available to help eligible clients. Held in front of the Bloomfield Stop & Shop on Friday, September 18th, the press conference coincided with September's designation as National Hunger Action Month. With the County Executive are (from left) Stop & Shop District Manager Ron Beesmer, Essex County Welfare Director Bruce Nigro, NJ Human Services Commissioner Jennifer Velez, Essex County Citizen Services Director Anibal Ramos, and Community FoodBank of New Jersey President and CEO Kathleen DiChiara.
Yes, you may qualify for Food Stamps!
Food stamps are available to low-income households, including families, couples without children, individuals, seniors, disabled persons, legal immigrants and victims of family violence.
Eligibility:
Eligibility depends on several factors like income, household size, resources, etc. The current resource limit is $2,000. (For seniors, the resource limit is $3,000.)
There are two ways to apply for Food Stamps: you can apply at your County Welfare Agency or online.
> Click here to find out if you might be eligible for Food Stamps.
> To find out where to apply in person in your county, contact your
County Welfare Agency or Board of Social Services
> Click Here to Apply Online!
> Click Here to Get Application Forms in Various Languages
> What to Bring When You Apply for Food Stamps (English)
> Qué traer cuando usted solicita para los cupones de alimento (Español)
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New Jersey's
Food Stamp Information Line (toll-free):
1-800-687-9512
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