New Jersey food stamps (SNAP): how to apply, plus other family help
You're in the right place for New Jersey. Everything below goes straight to official New Jersey sites. Start with step 1 and take it from there.
Official New Jersey links and phone numbers for SNAP food benefits, then health coverage, WIC, child care and energy help. Last checked 2026-10-25.
SNAP in New Jersey at a glance
- Program name in New Jersey: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Benefit card: Families First EBT Card
- SNAP phone: 800-792-9773
- EBT card help line: 800-997-3333
Apply or manage SNAP
Who qualifies and how much you get depend on household size and income. The state decides. See the USDA SNAP eligibility rules.
Other help for New Jersey families
These official national sites send you to the right New Jersey office.
Health coverage (Medicaid/CHIP)
HealthCare.gov: getting Medicaid and CHIP
Pick your state to see if you qualify and apply.
Source: USDA SNAP state directory entry for New Jersey, last checked 2026-10-25.
If today is too much, that's okay. Call 211 and let someone help you sort it out. You've got this.