Ways to get Food Assistance when SNAP Benefits are Stopped on November 1, 2025 by the
Federal Government Shutdown.
Church of St. Andrew Food Pantry – standrewcc.com/pantry
Parkside Community Church – parksidechurch.net/ministries/
Hillsdale Helping Hand Food Pantry – helpinghandfoodpantry.com
Westwood Borough Food Distribution Information – westwoodnj.gov/451/Local-Food-Distributions
NJ 211 Hotline – Connects residents with local resources for food, housing, crisis, and health needs. Dial 2-1-1or visit www.nj211.org.
NJ211 Food Pantry Search – Find nearby food pantries by ZIP code: www.nj211.org/getfood
New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Apply for or renew benefits: www.mynjhelps.gov/home
Office of the Food Security Advocate – Learn more about available food assistance programs: nj.gov/foodsecurity/
New Jersey Basic Needs Information Hub – Access information about essential services: www.nj211.org/food-pantry-programs
If your family is experiencing hardship, please reach out to your child’s school counselor or principal for confidential guidance and support.