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SNAP State of Emergency Updates
On Oct. 31, Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency due to the suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and established a coordinated statewide response to ensure food access for vulnerable residents. New Jersey issued full November 2025 SNAP benefits to eligible households on the morning of Friday, November 7, following a federal court ruling. With the end of the federal shutdown, the Murphy Administration does not expect any upcoming disruptions in the availability of SNAP benefits. SNAP participants should check their Families First EBT to confirm their balances, by visiting NJFamiliesFirst.com or by calling (800) 997-3333.
Visit the SNAP State of Emergency webpage for current SNAP benefits information and additional resources available.
NJ 211
The fastest way to get connected with food support is to contact NJ 211 and see if you qualify.
- Call 2-1-1
- Text your zip code to 898-211
- Live chat with a representative
- Email info@nj211.org
- Search for resources at nj211.org
NJ 211 is available 24/7 and can help find you support for:
Community organization and social service agency staff should add/update their agency to the NJ 211 Social Service Directory.
MyNJHelps
Get support for you and your family with food, cash, and child care assistance from NJHelps’ all-in-one website.
- Food Assistance:
- New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP)
- Cash Assistance:
- Work First New Jersey (WFNJ)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- General Assistance (GA)
- Child Care Assistance
- NJ Child Support
- NJ Family Care/Medicaid
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Additional Resources
Basic Needs NJ: Resources for College Students
BasicNeeds.NJ.gov is a free online tool that helps college students explore what programs and services are available to them in New Jersey. The website provides information to help them access basic needs supports, including food, housing, parenting, transportation, physical and mental health, financial aid, legal aid, tax assistance and education-related resources.
Child Care Assistance Program
The Child Care Assistance Program can help New Jersey families who are working, in training, or going to school to pay a portion of their child care costs.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income senior adults at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious, domestically sourced and produced food, known as USDA Foods.
Food Pantries and Community Kitchens
Food pantries provide food that can be picked up by residents at the local pantry to be prepared and consumed at home. Community kitchens provide prepared meals to be eaten on site, with some adding on takeout options in the past few years.
Women Infants & Children (WIC)
WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition and breastfeeding education, and improved access to regular health care and social services to individuals who are pregnant, recently had a child, or are nursing, as well as babies and children under five.
Office of Constituent Relations, Office of the Governor
The Office of Constituent Relations (OCR) manages constituent cases and serves as a liaison between constituents and state government offices, agencies and organizations. OCR provides an avenue for constituents to resolve concerns and have their opinions and issues heard. Our office also coordinates commendation and proclamation requests. Constituents can visit the Contact Us portion of the Governor’s website (Office of the Governor | Contact Us (nj.gov)), email Constituent.Relations@NJ.Gov, or call 609-777-2230.