Bergen County Board of Social Services

Sometimes people feel that they shouldn't need help to put food on the table, but sometimes it's a struggle to make ends meet.  If you're not sure how or whether you can pay for your next meal or next week's groceries, NJ SNAP can help.
NJ SNAP, formerly Food Stamps, is a complementary nutrition aid scheme in New Jersey that can help low-income families buy the food they need for healthy eating.

You can also fax or mail your application to your local County Welfare Office.
After receiving your request, they will contact you to arrange an interview to confirm your request.
Please note that households in which all members are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applicants or recipients may apply for NJ SNAP at the Social Security Administration at the same time they apply for SSI.

NJ SNAP Benefits are issued via the user-friendly electronic benefit card "Families First".

EBT is the US government\s electronic based system in the US for payment of monies to those approved for food and cash benefit payments.

Check EBT Card Balance
States have their methods to log in and check your ETB balance online. We provide that information on our state pages.

Apply for EBT Card
Most states allow online applications for EBT Cards through the application for Food Stamps (SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or cash benefits through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). We provided this local office contact for those who want to apply for their EBT in person at this office. After applying for your benefits you will most likely need to come in for an interview at this or another local social service office.