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NJ SNAP (Food Assistance)

July 3, 2026 by

Newark Community Resource

NJ SNAP (Food Assistance)

Food & Basic NeedsGovernment

Low-income households needing help buying food · All Wards

A City of Newark partner, NJ SNAP (Food Assistance) helps lead violence prevention, trauma recovery, and community safety across the city.

About NJ SNAP (Food Assistance)

New Jersey food-assistance program providing an EBT card for groceries; apply at MyNJHelps.gov or call the SNAP hotline.

At a glance

Call:1-800-687-9512Website:www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnapHours:Check their website →

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Mayor’s Office of Homeless ServicesFood & Basic NeedsNewark One-Stop Career Center (NJ DOL)GovernmentNewark Central Permitting (Building Division / UCC)Government

About this listing

NJ SNAP (Food Assistance) is listed as a Newark community resource through HigherSelf’s partnership with the City of Newark Office of Violence Prevention & Trauma Recovery and the Brick City Peace Collective. HigherSelf maintains this directory as a free service so residents can reach trusted local support quickly.

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