How to apply for food stamps online in New Jersey

If you are in the state of New Jersey and may need assistance with food, help is available.

You can submit your food stamp application online, but you must have a face to face interview before being approved. If approved your benefits will start from the day your application was received. So the sooner you complete and submit the application the better.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• computer
• internet access

1. 
   on line application for food stamps

   The web page to go to is: www.njfoodstamps.com
   
   Scroll down until you see "CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE!" and click.

2. 
   food stamp applications on line

   On this page you will see in bold letters HOW TO APPLY FOR FOOD STAMPS, and right below will be APPLY ONLINE click on "APPLY ONLINE".
   
   Click "FIRST TIME USER START HERE".

3. 
   food assistance

   After reading the information on this page, go to the bottom of the page and click "START".
   
   You can now fill out the online application completely and truthfully. There is an application part 1 and application part 2. Fill out all to the best of your ability and submit.

4. 
   how to get food stamps on line

   Before arriving for your face to face interview collect all of these original documents (if they apply to your circumstance) to take with you. Do not make a copy. Copies will be made during the interview.
   
   * Valid ID for you and all household members
   * Social Security number(s) for all members
   * Proof of where you live
   * Provide a doctor's not if you are unable to work for medical reasons
   * Submit a current I-94 or current I-551 if you are "NOT" a U.S. Citizen
   * Provide proof of all assets
   * Proof of income received
   * Provide all unearned income
   * Provide proof of all your monthly expenses, etc. rent & utilities
   * Provide all regular monthly medical bills and child care
   * If paying child support submit who you pay, name(s) of all you pay for, and court order.

Resources

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[kims3003]

on 11/24/2009 VERY HELPFUL AND WELL DONE ARTICLE.

[mrchuck999]

on 11/24/2009 Good information. I have family in NJ so its good to know.

[sweetspirit]

on 11/3/2009 Thanks for sharing good information for a lot of people these days. Very good.

[gahazeleyes]

on 10/30/2009 Colorado does not have applications online, but you can visit (www.cdhs.state.co.us/servicebycounty.htm) for departments and phone numbers. You can then mail,fax,or return in person your application to your local department.

[funmom970]

on 10/27/2009 This is great info. Do you know where I would go for Colorado?