NJ SNAP
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
How to apply for and keep food assistance in New Jersey, including free help from SNAP Navigators.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
New Jersey
11 resources in New Jersey, plus programs open to everyone.
In New Jersey
Start here: benefits and programs
Get Covered NJ
- Health care
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
New Jersey's health insurance marketplace, with financial help for eligible residents.
Who it's for: New Jersey residents; costs depend on income.
New Jersey Department of Human Services
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
State agency for food, cash and health coverage programs.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
NJ Helps
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
Screen for and apply to food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance and NJ FamilyCare in one place.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
New Jersey energy assistance (LIHEAP)
- Utilities
- Free
- Online or statewide
Help paying heating and cooling bills through the state's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Local help and services
NJ FamilyCare
- Health care
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
New Jersey's Medicaid and CHIP programs, with free or low-cost health coverage.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc.
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Legal Services of New Jersey
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income New Jerseyans on housing, benefits, family and consumer issues.
Who it's for: Income-eligible New Jersey residents.
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, Inc.
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Corporation
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc.
- Legal help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, funded by the Legal Services Corporation. Check the website for the counties it serves.
Who it's for: Income-eligible residents of its service area.
Available everywhere
Start here: benefits and programs
SNAP (Food Stamps)
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Monthly benefits for groceries. Applications are handled by your state; the USDA page links to each state's office.
Who it's for: Income and household-size rules apply.
Medicaid and CHIP
- Health care
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free or low-cost health coverage for people with limited income, and for children through CHIP. Apply through your state.
Who it's for: Income and household rules vary by state.
Benefits.gov Benefit Finder
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
Federal questionnaire that shows which government benefits you may qualify for.
Who it's for: Anyone; answers are used only to match programs.
Free Tax Help (VITA)
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
IRS-certified volunteers prepare tax returns for free and help claim credits such as the EITC.
Who it's for: Generally households earning about $67,000 or less.
HUD Find Shelter and Housing Help
- Housing
- Free
- Online or statewide
Links to emergency shelter, housing counseling and rental assistance offices near you.
Lifeline Phone and Internet Discount
- Utilities
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
Monthly discount on phone or internet service for qualifying households.
Who it's for: Income-based, or enrollment in SNAP, Medicaid and other programs.
LIHEAP Energy Assistance
- Utilities
- Free
- Online or statewide
Federal program that helps with heating and cooling bills. Apply through your state or local agency.
Who it's for: Income-based.