SNAP/EBT, WIC, food banks, meal delivery, and school meal programs. Each program is listed with the official source link so you can apply or verify eligibility directly.
Provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5.
Visit official program page →Provides monthly benefits to help low-income households buy food. Administered by the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development.
Visit official program page →Free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch for children from low-income families at participating schools in New Jersey.
Visit official program page →NJ SNAP — state-administered SNAP program in New Jersey. Apply through NJ Department of Human Services.
Nutrition assistance for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children Available to eligible New Jersey residents.
Visit official program page →Monthly benefits to help low-income households buy nutritious food Available to eligible New Jersey residents.
Visit official program page →NJ WIC — state-administered WIC program in New Jersey. Apply through NJ Department of Health.
Through this program, you can get one hot meal a day, including weekends and holidays, if you are homebound. You can also get a meal for your spouse or civil union partner. You and your spouse or partner can take part in this program if you are 60 or older and cannot leave your home because of an illness or disability, or you live in isolation.
Visit official program page →This program provides food and nutrition help at no cost. If you meet the program guidelines, you can pick up the food from your local food pantries or soup kitchens. You can get help from this program if you need emergency food assistance and have limited income.
Visit official program page →The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) can provide you with certain foods at no cost. You may be able to get help from this program if you are 60 years of age or older, meet the program guidelines, and live in a county or community that offers CSFP.
Visit official program page →Emergency food distribution through local food banks Available to eligible New Jersey residents.
Visit official program page →Free or reduced-price meals for eligible students Available to eligible New Jersey residents.
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