NJ 211 - Food Assistance Referrals
Food Assistance in New Jersey. Free, confidential helpline — dial 2-1-1, or 1-877-652-1148 — that connects New Jersey residents to food pantries, hot meals, SNAP help, and other local services. Open 24 hours a day, every day, in multiple languages. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211, chat at nj211.org, or email info@nj211.org. TTY users dial 7-1-1 first.
Phone: 211
Website: https://nj211.org/get-help
Good to know: Verified from NJ 211's own Get Help page at nj211.org on 2026-10-07, which gives "Dial 211 or 1-877-652-1148", "Text your ZIP code to 898-211", live chat and info@nj211.org, and notes TTY users should dial 7-1-1 first. Its own flyer describes the service as "Live. Free. Confidential. Multilingual. Always Open." with a database of over 10,000 programs. Statewide row — no county.
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- CFBNJ Community Assistance Pantry — Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
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- Community FoodBank of New Jersey (Essex County Service Area) — New Jersey
- Community FoodBank of New Jersey (Hudson County Service Area) — New Jersey
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Frequently asked questions about NJ 211 - Food Assistance Referrals
How do I contact NJ 211 - Food Assistance Referrals?
You can call NJ 211 - Food Assistance Referrals at 211 in New Jersey. Their website is https://nj211.org/get-help.
What services does NJ 211 - Food Assistance Referrals offer?
Free, confidential helpline — dial 2-1-1, or 1-877-652-1148 — that connects New Jersey residents to food pantries, hot meals, SNAP help, and other local services. Open 24 hours a day, every day, in multiple languages. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211, chat at nj211.org, or email info@nj211.org. TTY users dial 7-1-1 first.
Are services at NJ 211 - Food Assistance Referrals free or low-cost?
Many community food assistance providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call NJ 211 - Food Assistance Referrals at 211 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does NJ 211 - Food Assistance Referrals offer services in other languages?
Call NJ 211 - Food Assistance Referrals at 211 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.