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From New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate:
If your SNAP benefits are paused starting Nov. 1, 2025 due to the federal government shutdown, there are still ways to access food assistance.
Find local food pantries: Call 2-1-1, text your ZIP code to 898-211, or visit NJ 2-1-1 for pantry locations and additional support.
Free school meals: Children in NJ SNAP households automatically qualify—no application needed. Students not currently receiving free meals should contact their school district to apply.
