If you are in need of food resources, please use the Google map to find the nearest pantry, meal distribution, or available delivery service in Bergen County. Or please click on this link.
SNAP - Are you familiar with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?
You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families. Feel free to call the Bergen County Board of Social Services at 201- 368-4200 to learn more about your eligibility or go directly to the online application. https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/
*If you are a Food Provider and would like to have your site added to our listing, please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
BERGEN COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORY
Coming soon! A digital booklet containing contact information for social services available to Bergen County residents.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
If you would like to send a donation, the Task Force can accept monetary donations to purchase more supplies for those food provider sites most in need. Monetary donations can also be used to assist in infrastructure purchases such as refrigerated trucks to transport supplies across the County or new software to assist food pantries in tracking their inventory and levels of service. If interested, please contact Marisa Tugultschinow at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you are looking to donate food items, use the Google map to find a site convenient to you and please call or email in advance to find out the drop off hours or any social distancing requirements.
Calling All VOLUNTEERS!
If you are interested in donating your time to support one of the many community food providers at their events or regular operations, please check out The Bergen Volunteers website to find an updated database of volunteer opportunities spread across the County! http://bergenvolunteers.galaxydigital.com/need/?s=1&need_init_id=3487
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are happy to speak with you about the goals of the Food Security Task Force and answer any questions.