There are so many resources to help you along the way, both locally and federally!
Federal Resources
NJ SNAP
NJ SNAP, formerly Food Stamps, is New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that can help low-income families buy the groceries they need to eat healthy. .
WIC
The New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children is commonly known as WIC. WIC is a successful public health nutrition program that provides wholesome food, nutrition education and community support for income eligible women who are pregnant and post-partum, infants and children up to five years old. .
How to Find Food Resources Near You
- Find your local food bank by searching .
- Find soup kitchens, food pantries, and shelters near you (in NJ), courtesy of the .
- Find your local farmers market and their payment options (SNAP, WIC-FMNP, WIC cash value vouchers, and SFMNP) using the .
- For more on using SNAP/EBT at farmers markets, .
Ideas for Eating Well on a Budget
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