Important Information Regarding November 2025 SNAP Benefits

(For Immediate Release – Somerset County, NJ): The County of Somerset is alerting residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, November 2025 SNAP benefits will not be available on November 1.

The State of New Jersey has been notified by the federal government that, if the shutdown continues, funding for November SNAP benefits will be delayed.

SNAP benefits that were loaded onto your Families First EBT card before October 31, 2025, will remain available for use after November 1.

Before visiting the grocery store, recipients are encouraged to check their balance at NJFamiliesFirst.com or by calling (800) 997-3333. If benefits are available in your account, use them as usual.

Note:

• You may receive an eligibility notice or see November benefits listed in your MyNJHelps case summary. However, these benefits will not be posted to your Families First EBT card until federal funding resumes.

• Because this issue is related to a federal shutdown, fair hearings will not be scheduled for delayed November SNAP benefits.

• SNAP applications and recertifications will continue to be processed. Residents should continue to submit requested information so that benefits can be issued as soon as federal funding becomes available.

Somerset County officials recognize the hardship this may cause and are working closely with local food banks and community partners to ensure families have access to emergency food assistance and resources. Residents in need of food support: call (908) 704-6300 or visit https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/government/human-services/food-assistance.

For County residents that are able to help, consider a financial donation or donate dry, shelf-stable goods to your local food bank. Most needed items include, but are not limited to:

• Rice (16 oz bag - white, brown, jasmine).

• Pasta or instant potatoes.

• Beans (15.5 oz - black, kidney).

• Canned protein (5-6 oz can or two 3 oz pouches - canned tuna, chicken, or salmon).

• Soup, chili, or stew (15-19 oz - canned or boxed).

• Canned vegetables or fruit (15 oz - applesauce, dried fruit).

• Cereal or oatmeal (12-18 oz or 24 oz).

• Boxed milk (32 oz).

• Crackers or rice cakes (16 oz).

• Instant coffee, tea, or cocoa.

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