On this page, you'll find resources for food and financial assistance programs, resources on managing money, and budgeting, and resources for filing taxes. If you need assistance applying to SNAP or in finding other financial assistance programs, you can get in touch with your local SNAP Navigator Organization or use the DCAid Screening Tool to find out what assistance you are eligible for.
"As part of the Murphy Administration’s ongoing partnership with Undue Medical Debt, Governor Phil Murphy [...] announced that over 20,000 New Jersey residents are set to benefit from a third round of medical debt abolishment, totaling over $26 million. [...] Letters to those impacted are currently in the mail and expected to arrive within the next week. As a result of this partnership, $246 million in medical debt has been eliminated for 147,000 New Jersey residents so far."
The State Treasury holds $6.3 billion in unclaimed assets such as forgotten bank accounts, unpaid life insurance benefits, and utility deposits. Some of it might belong to you. Search for unclaimed property for free by visiting https://www.unclaimedproperty.nj.gov.
Updated: 2/19/2025
