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SNAP / Food Stamp Application Assistance Program | Community Food Bank of New Jersey

31 Evans Terminal Rd, Hillside, NJ 07205

Eligibility

Open to anyone in the service area

Required documents

ID, SSN, and proof of income for all members in the household. Utility bills (gas, electric, oil, water and telephone), rent receipt/agreement, mortgage statement and/or tax bill, medical expenses (if 60 or older and/or disabled) and children’s daycare expenses.

Hours

Office: Tues - Fri 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
908-838-4831
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Call or visit website to apply/recertify

Fees

None

Service area

Bergen County, NJ Essex County, NJ Middlesex County, NJ Morris County, NJ Hudson County, NJ Somerset County, NJ Union County, NJ Atlantic County, NJ Cumberland County, NJ Passaic County, NJ Cape May County, NJ
Assists with applying and/or recertifying for SNAP (formerly food stamps) benefits. The bilingual Resource Access team visits food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers, churches and other community sites serving low-income families to offer free pre-screening for SNAP eligibility.

Providing organization

Community Food Bank of New Jersey
Packages food orders for local soup kitchens and food pantries. Distributes food, provides education and training, and develops new programs to help people with low incomes meet their basic needs.