As part of our commitment to strengthening our community, the YMCA of Montclair is proud to help connect our neighbors in Essex County to the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP).

Individuals and families in need of food assistance to help make ends meet can find support right here at the Y.

We’ve been named a “SNAP Navigator” by the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS) and our team can answer your questions about eligibility and screening, and help you apply for New Jersey SNAP benefits.

This free and confidential program support is generously funded by NJDHS.

About NJ SNAP NJ SNAP is a nutrition assistance program to help individuals and families with low incomes buy the groceries they need to eat healthy with a benefits card accepted in most food retail stores and some farmers markets.

Eligibility is determined by several factors, such as income and resources.

Click here to see who’s eligible for SNAP Benefits and income guidelines.

What You’ll Need to Apply for SNAP Benefits

• Identification (for everyone in the household, such as driver’s license, birth certificate, government ID).
• Social Security Numbers (for everyone in the household).
• Phone and Utility bills (gas, electric, oil, water).
• Housing Costs (rent receipt/agreement, mortgage statement and/or tax bill).
• Proof of Income (for everyone in the household, such as pay stubs, employer letter, tax records).
• Proof of Resources (bank statements)
• Medical Expenses (if 60 or older and/or disabled).
• Child and Adult Care Expenses

View the full list

For a full list of SNAP Navigators by county, visit NJSNAP.gov.

For more NJ SNAP information

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