SNAP Benefit Resource Guide
(973) 881-2834
Paterson
- The NJ Department of Human Services, NJ Department of Health, and NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate released a joint statement to keep communities informed of the possible impact of continued federal funding disruptions. Read the full statement here: https://tinyurl.com/mu67adjx.
- For updates, visit www.NJSNAP.gov.
- Keep sending your paperwork!
- Continue to complete any recertification forms to maintain SNAP benefits and ensure there are no gaps in receiving benefits once the federal government shutdown ends. Find additional information at https://tinyurl.com/4cuvcj2y.
- 2025-2026 School Meals & Summer EBT Program:
- NJ expanded income eligibility for free school meals. Parents and guardians can complete the 2025-2026 School Meals and Summer EBT Application and return it to their child’s school to see if they qualify for free meals, which can save $1,200 on average per year in grocery costs.
- Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/yunbnxew. The school district does not share personal information from the application with the state.
- NJ expanded income eligibility for free school meals. Parents and guardians can complete the 2025-2026 School Meals and Summer EBT Application and return it to their child’s school to see if they qualify for free meals, which can save $1,200 on average per year in grocery costs.
- Help for Passaic County community members:
- NJ211: The state home energy assistance and homeless hotline.
- NJ211 Website: https://nj211.org/get-help
- Dial 211 or 1-877-652-1148
- Text your ZIP code to 898-211
- Passaic County Board of Social Services: Assists in determining eligibility on federal and state assistance programs; more information can be found at https://pcbss.org/.
- Paratransit: Provides transportation for the county’s senior citizens and disabled residents; schedule a ride at https://tinyurl.com/ycxnzfc2.
- NJ211: The state home energy assistance and homeless hotline.
- Need Help Finding Food?
- Mobile Food Pantry: The Passaic County Mobile Pantry supports Passaic County Residents in all 16 municipalities who need food and/or application support in order to increase self- sufficiency and decrease food insecurity.
- Find the Mobile Pantry schedule and make reservations at https://www.cumac.org/mobile-pantry
- FindHelp: Search for needed services in Passaic County such as medical care, housing, food, job training, legal services, and more can be found at https://help.impactpassaic.com.
- Impact Passaic Food Resource Map: The Passaic County Food Resource Map aids in locating a food pantry, farmers’ market and SNAP/EBT retailer near you; more information at https://impactpassaic.com/food-resource-map.
- Mobile Food Pantry: The Passaic County Mobile Pantry supports Passaic County Residents in all 16 municipalities who need food and/or application support in order to increase self- sufficiency and decrease food insecurity.
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Last Updated: 06/30/26
NJ 211 Community Resource Website
NJ 211 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects families and individuals in need of help to community resources.
Passaic County Human Services
The Department of Human Services is an umbrella social service agency concerned with the planning and funding services for the county’s disadvantaged and homeless citizens.
Passaic County Board of Social Services (PCBSS)
The Passaic County Board of Social Services' mission is to implement state and national laws designed to assist families, achieve economic security, and obtain medical assistance with social service programs.
CUMAC
CUMAC is a non-profit organization dedicated to feeding people and changing lives. Our team works to alleviate hunger and its root causes for those in need in Paterson, Passaic County and northern New Jersey.