A message for SNAP recipients who have been a victim of theft by Skimming or Scamming – see details here
Protect Your SNAP and WFNJ Benefits From Theft – see details here
UPDATE on MyNJHelps.gov: MyNJHelps.gov is more than just an application and you can do more if you have an active case. Please check the features available now: see details here (ENG) – see details here (SP)
The Bergen County Board of Social Services is open to the public. While we welcome you to apply for our programs in person, we encourage the public to use the on-line options available through this webpage. In many cases, this will be the quickest and most efficient method to apply for services.
To Apply On-line
You may complete an application on-line for most programs by clicking on the appropriate link below:
To Apply In-Person
We strongly encourage the use of on-line applications using the links above. If you need help to apply online, you could come to our office for assistance, every Monday from 09:00 AM until 02:00 PM. We will have representatives from the Community Food Bank of New Jersey who may be able to help you.
To Report Changes
How to contact us to report changes: Report Changes
To Apply at Outreach
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If you wish to apply for our assistance programs, please follow the links above to “Apply On-Line”, or if you wish to have a paper application sent to you, please call 201-368-4200.
Bergen County Homeless Family Services
HEARTS – Housing, Emergency Shelter, Advocacy Resources, and Tools for Self-Sufficiency
Please Click Here for More Information
NJ Summer EBT is a Federal child nutrition program that provides $120 in grocery-buying benefits per eligible child to qualifying families during the summer months. The program is intended to reduce hunger and food insecurity for children who lose access to free school meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) during the summer when school is not in session. For more information on the new Summer EBT program, go to www.nj.gov/summerebt