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- To make updates to this list, email foodmap@fhecessex.org
- While best efforts are made to keep this information up to date, it is always best to call ahead to ensure times and locations are still accurate. Phone numbers, email addresses, and websites are included where available. Holiday schedules often vary.
Find food assistance near you
Lemontree
Find Food Bank members near you
Community Food Bank of NJ
Find pantries, soup kitchens, & community fridges within MEND’s network
MEND NJ
Pantries, Soup Kitchens, Community Fridges & Inclusive Farmers Markets Essex County Food Map
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Food And Other Nutrition and Health Resources
A comprehensive listing and referral service of NJ resources
NJ211
2024 Inclusive Farmers Markets in Essex County, FMNP Vouchers, and Where and How to Use Your Benefits (SNAP, WIC, Good Food Bucks, and FMNP Vouchers)
2024 Inclusive Farmers Markets in Essex County Tips: Redeeming Benefits at Farmers MarketsResources for Essex County children and families
Essex Resource Net
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (via Rutgers Cooperative Extension)
EFNEP
Essex County’s community news including food and other resource events
Jersey Bee
Food Allergy Research & Education
FARE
The Office of Public Health Management Essex County Calendar
Calendar link
NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate
NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate
School Meals & Summer EBT Applications Guidance
School Meals & Summer EBT Applications Infographic
School Meals & Summer EBT Applications
Outreach Tool Kit
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Benefits
Find out if you are likely eligible for SNAP (“food stamps”)
MReliefFind info about SNAP, WIC, Summer EBT, School meals, etc.
NJ SNAP SNAP Navigators in Essex County, NJ SNAP One Pager
NJ WIC
WIC Info Sheet: English
WIC Info Sheet: Spanish
NJ Summer EBT
Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters
ANCHORFiling Deadline to apply is November 30, 2024.
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Advocacy Opportunities
Find opportunities to engage in anti-hunger advocacy efforts
Hunger Free NJFind opportunities for food system organizing and advocacy
NJ Food Democracy CollaborativeFind
Resources For Older Adults
Grocery Delivery: sign up for support or to volunteer
Shop & Drop Program
Connections at Home: Resource Guide for Seniors
Connections at Home
Kinship Navigator Program
Kinship Navigator
“NJSave is an online application to help low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities save money on Medicare premiums, prescription costs, and other living expenses. Click on the “Apply Online” button to access the application.”
NJSave
NJ Advocates for Aging Well: Food & Nutrition Resources
Food & Nutrition Resources
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Resources for Maternal and Child Health
Perinatal Health Equity Initiative Breastfeeding Workshops
Breast Feeding Workshops
The Perinatal Health Equity Initiative FREE infant feeding workshops
Infant Feeding Workshops
Baby’s Best Start
Baby’s Best Start Flyer
Partnership for Maternal and Child Health
PMCH
The Essex Pregnancy & Parenting Connection
EPPC
Ancient Song Doula Services
Ancient Song