Apply for SNAP Benefits

The Bergen County Board of Social Services operates the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Program under the operational guidelines of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Services. This office establishes eligibility and continuing eligibility for persons who apply for the program, and issues Food Stamp benefits.

How to Apply:

In-Person: The agency is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. You may come in person and complete an application for our programs. After completing the application, and depending upon the program(s) you appear to be eligible to apply for, you will either be seen the same day or you will receive an appointment for an interview. Please note that the number of appointments available on a daily basis is limited and are assigned on a first come first serve basis.

On-line: The most convenient way to complete an application is to apply online at the NJOneAPP Website. This site will allow you to complete a single on-line application for Food Stamps, cash assistance, and/or Medicaid for children, families, and pregnant women (New Jersey Family Care). Elderly and Disabled individuals are not eligible to apply for Medicaid through the on-line application process. The agency will receive the application electronically and contact you by mail within 2 to 5 business days to schedule an in-person or telephone interview.

Paper Application: You may complete a paper application and return the completed application to the agency. You will be sent an appointment letter in the mail. Applicants who are applying for Food Stamps only will be given an appointment for a telephone interview. Customers who apply for other programs in conjunction with Food Stamps may be required to attend an in person interview. Once the interview is completed, customers will be provided with a list of required verifications. Once the verifications are received, the application will be processed and a final eligibility determination will be made. Customers will be notified by mail once an eligibility determination has been made. Food Stamp applications are processed within Thirty (30) days of the date of application.

Visit the Bergen County Board of Social Services to learn more about eligibility how to apply for benefits.