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SNAP UPDATE (November 7, 2025)

New Jersey issued full November 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to eligible households on the morning of Friday, November 7, following a federal court ruling.

SNAP recipients are encouraged to check their Families First EBT cards at NJFamiliesFirst.com or by calling (800) 997-3333 to confirm their balances and use their benefits as needed.

SNAP benefits loaded on your Families First EBT card prior to Oct. 31 remain available for use as well.

New Jersey continues to monitor developments and will continue to provide updates at NJSNAP.gov as needed. Additional assistance for SNAP households during the ongoing federal shutdown is available at NJ.gov/SNAPshutdown.

Work First New Jersey (WFNJ), Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and Child Support are not impacted at this time. 

Donate to Local Food Banks/Pantries

Join Somerset County in Tackling Food Insecurity 

Food insecurity is a growing challenge in our community. More and more of our neighbors are turning to food banks and pantries for support, and Somerset County is stepping up to help.

We are investing in resources to strengthen the local food system, helping both families in need and the food pantries that serve them.

  • Human Services Navigators: These staff members work directly inside both county food banks. They connect residents to the right help, guide them through applications and forms, and stay by their side every step of the way.
  • Support for Food Pantries: County funding helps food banks run important programs like the Backpack Program, which provides weekend meals for children, and Client Choice, which lets families select the foods that fit their needs and tastes.
  • Even though Somerset County is one of the wealthiest counties in the U.S., many families still struggle
    • 1 in 4 households earn $75,000 a year or less
    • Nearly 30,000 residents live below the poverty line

We invite you to join us at the table. Together, we can make sure every neighbor has access to food and support.

Ways you can help:

  • Donate money or goods
  • Volunteer your time
  • Fundraise or advocate
  • Make a corporate contribution
  • Support events
  • Involve young people in service

Click on the links to learn more about our partner agencies and thank you for being part of the solution.

  • Food Banks: 
  • Food Pantries: 
    • Basking Ridge: 
      • God’s Co-op Food Pantry - Support
    • Hillsborough: 
      • Feeding Hands - Support
      • Hillsborough C.A.N. – Community Assistance Network - Support
    • Montgomery: 
    • Peapack and Gladstone: 
      • Peapack Reformed Church Food Pantry - Support
    • Somerset: 
      • My Neighbor’s Pantry – Zarephath Christian Church - Support
    • Somerville: 
      • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Support
      • S.H.I.P. – Samaritan Homeless Interim Program Support

Somerset County Farmer's Markets

Click to view a map and list of local Farmer's Markets