Learn more about the Union County Temporary Bridge Financial Relief Program
The State of New Jersey has confirmed that November SNAP benefits are being reinstated following the recent federal court ruling. However, benefits may take several days to be processed and posted to EBT cards.
If you are a SNAP recipient and do not currently have benefits available and are in need of support while the State completes processing, Union County is a Temporary Bridge Financial Relief Program for eligible households:
- Monday, November 3rd – Friday, November 7th
- including Tuesday on Election Day
- 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Union County Administration Building
- 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
- Assemblyman Gerald Green Plaza
- 200 West 2nd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060
To receive assistance, you must:
- Be a current SNAP recipient
- Be the head of household listed on the case
- Live in Union County
- Bring your EBT card, SNAP case number, and valid photo ID
If you have SNAP benefits that were already on your Families First card before October 31, you may continue to use them.
To check your balance
NJFamiliesFirst.com or call 1-800-997-3333.
Union County is here to help and remains committed to ensuring no household goes without food support as this situation continues to evolve.