NJ 211
- General help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free, confidential referral line and search for local help with food, housing, utilities and more.
Who it's for: Anyone.
New Jersey
8 resources in New Jersey, plus programs open to everyone.
In New Jersey
Start here: benefits and programs
New Jersey WIC
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Healthy foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, infants and young children.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
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 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.
Local help and services
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Food bank supplying pantries and meal programs across the state. Use the site to find help near you.
Food Bank of South Jersey
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Feeding America member food bank. Use the site to find food pantries and meal programs near you.
Fulfill
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Feeding America member food bank. Use the site to find food pantries and meal programs near you.
Available everywhere
Start here: benefits and programs
211 Helpline
- General help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free, confidential referral line connecting you to local help with food, housing, utilities and more. Dial 211 or search online.
Who it's for: Anyone.
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.
WIC
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Food, nutrition counseling and health referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children under five.
Who it's for: Income-based; apply through your state or local WIC agency.
Local help and services
Feeding America Food Bank Locator
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Find the food bank that serves your ZIP code.