NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Food Assistance in New Jersey. Statewide information line for NJ SNAP, the food benefit program run by the Department of Human Services. Benefits arrive each month on a Families First EBT card you use like a debit card at grocery stores and many farmers markets. You can apply online at mynjhelps.gov or in person at your County Board of Social Services. The Department also publishes a general assistance line, 1-800-792-9773.
Phone: (800) 687-9512
Website: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/
Good to know: Phone verified from the New Jersey Department of Human Services' own published materials on 2026-10-07: its services summary at nj.gov/humanservices gives "AFFORDING GROCERIES — Visit www.NJSNAP.gov — 1-800-687-9512", and its How To Apply For Food Stamps checklist at nj.gov gives the same number as the Food Stamp Information Line. The USDA Food and Nutrition Service SNAP state directory entry for
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Frequently asked questions about NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
How do I contact NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)?
You can call NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) at (800) 687-9512 in New Jersey. Their website is https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/.
What services does NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) offer?
Statewide information line for NJ SNAP, the food benefit program run by the Department of Human Services. Benefits arrive each month on a Families First EBT card you use like a debit card at grocery stores and many farmers markets. You can apply online at mynjhelps.gov or in person at your County Board of Social Services. The Department also publishes a general assistance line, 1-800-792-9773.
Are services at NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) free or low-cost?
Many community food assistance providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) at (800) 687-9512 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) offer services in other languages?
Call NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) at (800) 687-9512 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.