Hunterdon County Division of Social Services

Sometimes people feel they shouldn't need help putting food on the table, but sometimes doing the math if they meet is a struggle. If you are not sure how or if you can afford the next meal or shopping next week, NJ SNAP can help.



NJ SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) is the food that low-income families need to eat healthy It is a New Jersey supplemental nutrition assistance program that can help you purchase



To screen for NJ SNAP or other social service programs click here. This is a quick and easy way to find out if you might be able to get help. With the online application, you will spend less time in the office for your interview (If you are unable to come to the County Board of Social Services due to illness or disability, you can send an authorized representative on your behalf or request a telephone interview).


You can also submit the application by fax or mail to your local county welfare office.


After your application is received, you will be contacted to schedule an interview to confirm your app's information.


Please also note that households in which all members are applicants or are recipients of supplemental income (SSI), NJ SNAP can apply to the Social Security District at the same time you apply for SSI.


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



You will need to fill out a form and take several supporting documents with you - for these forms and more information in NJ SNAP click here.

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.