Bergen County Office of Food Security
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To learn more about the ongoing initiatives and resources of the Office of Food Security, please visit bergenfightshunger.org
The Bergen County Office of Food Security's Goals:
- Ensure Households are Fed with Healthy Options
- Keep Local Pantries and Food Distribution Efforts stocked
- Create a Network Amongst Community Food Providers for increased Cooperation
- Continuously Track the Levels of Food Insecurity across County
- Connect our Food Insecure Population to a wider array of Social Services
If you are in need of additional resources or information about the Office of Food Security, please visit bergenfightshunger.org.
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/
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Bergen County Office of Food Security
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are happy to speak with you about the goals of the Office of Food Security and answer any questions. If you are a Food Provider and in need of supplies, please email OfficeOfFoodSecurity@co.bergen.nj.us or reach out to Patrick Fallon at pfallon@co.bergen.nj.us
Visit our website bergenfightshunger.org for additional resources and information about food insecurity.
Bergen County Department of Human Services
One Bergen County Plaza • 2nd Floor • Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076
Phone: 201-336-7474 • Fax: 201-336-7450
Hours: 8:30 am - 8:30 pm (varies by division)