Atlantic County, NJ, to Hold Food Distribution for SNAP Recipients on Friday

Officials in Atlantic County will be holding a county-wide food distribution event this Friday, November 7th, to assist low-income adults and children who are waiting for partial payment of their November SNAP benefits from the federal government.

County Executive Dennis Levinson said that approximately 17,000 households have been affected.

"These are some of our most vulnerable residents, including the elderly and young children, who rely on this food assistance. We want to help fill the void and lessen the hardship."

On November 3rd, the federal government reported it would issue partial SNAP benefits; however, it remains unclear when that might happen.

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Drive-thru Food Distribution Event

To help, the county will offer a variety of food items provided by the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to verified Atlantic County SNAP customers on Friday, November 7th, at the county's public works yard in Northfield near the intersection of Route 9 and Dolphin Avenue.

The drive-thru distribution will be held from 11 AM to 3 PM. All participants must present their EBT card, and they will be able to choose the items they need.

Federal employees who have been furloughed during the government shutdown are also welcome to participate with proper government identification.

Help From Community Food Bank

On Wednesday, November 5th, and Friday, November 7th, the Community Food Bank will offer extended hours at its Egg Harbor Township facility on the Black Horse Pike near the Garden State Parkway overpass from 4 to 7 PM for anyone in need of food assistance.

Additional Help

Residents can visit the county website for ongoing updates regarding SNAP benefits. To locate food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, and more, call the Community Food Bank's Multilingual Food Assistance number at (908) 838-4831.