Union County is aware of the long lines and increased wait times at the Elizabeth Social Services office due to a State system error. We understand how frustrating this situation is, especially for residents who rely on these benefits to meet their everyday needs.
Our staff is working as quickly as possible to assist everyone who needs a replacement card. Due to the high volume of residents seeking assistance, wait times may be longer than usual. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as our team works to help residents as efficiently as possible. Thank you for your cooperation.
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EBT Card Replacements
ABAWD Changes – Changes to federal law may affect your SNAP eligibility. Learn more about staying on SNAP at NJSNAP.gov or read about ABAWDs and SNAP work requirements here.
Federal Changes to NJ FamilyCare / Medicaid – The federal government has changed the rules around who is eligible for NJ FamilyCare starting Fall 2026. Learn more.
NJ FamilyCare: Protect your benefits from theft-Lock your EBT card – You now have a quick and easy way to protect your SNAP and WFNJ benefits from theft. Keeping your Families First card locked when you are not using it will help protect the benefits on your card. When you are in a store and ready to use your card, you can unlock it to use your benefits and lock it again when you are done.
