Passaic County Board of Social Services

Sometimes people feel they shouldn't need help putting food on the table, but sometimes it's a struggle to make ends meet. If you're not sure how or if you can pay for your next meal or next week's groceries, NJ SNAP can help. 
NJ SNAP, formerly Food Stamps, is the New Jersey Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program that can help low-income families buy the groceries they need to eat healthily. 
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.
In addition, please note that households in which all members are applicants or beneficiaries of Additional Security Income can apply for NJ SNAP at the Social Security District Office at the same time as you apply for an ISS.
You need to fill in an application and bring various receipts - for these forms and more information about 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.