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Application Process

NJ SNAP | Application Process

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/apply/app/

  1. Fill out an application.
  2. Have a phone or in-person interview
    In most cases, the county has 30 days after you turn in your application to determine if you will get NJ SNAP. During the 30 days, the county will interview you. The interview will be either over the phone or in person. During the interview, the county will go over your application with you.
  3. Submit verification
    If you are applying online, you can upload your documents online.

Need help applying? A SNAP Navigator can answer your questions and can assist with your application.  To find the agency that works in your county, visit the Get Help Applying page to view the counties each agency serves and the contact information for the agency.

MyNJHelps

MyNJHelps is the online application system for New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP) and WorkFirst NJ (WFNJ) programs. It is designed to help you get food and cash assistance support for you and your family.

The videos below provide a brief overview of MyNJHelps.  They walk you through how to create an account.

Once you have a MyNJHelps account, you will be able to start an application and submit it or save it to finish later. You will also be able to upload supporting documents and check the status of your submitted application.

MyNJHelps Online Application Overview – English

MyNJHelps Online Application Overview – Spanish

Proof Needed to Get Benefits

You will need the following for everyone in your household who is applying:

  • A valid ID (i.e. driver’s license, birth certificate, government ID)
  • Proof of where you live (i.e. lease, rental agreement, utility bill)
    *Unless you are experiencing homelessness
  • Proof of earned income (i.e. paystubs, employer letter, recent tax records)
  • Proof of unearned income (benefits award letter)
  • Proof of resources (i.e. bank statements)
  • Social Security Number
  • Proof of immigration status (for non-citizens)
  • Proof of student status (for college students)

You can get more benefits by providing:

  • Housing costs (i.e. rent receipt, mortgage statement, property tax bills)
  • Phone and utility costs
  • Medical expenses for anyone in your household 60+ or disabled
  • Child and adult care costs
  • Child support paid by a person in your household
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