New Jersey EBT Card Balance
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Program Name
SNAP
Customer Service
1-800-997-3333
24/7, toll-free
Income Limit
185% of FPL
Gross monthly income
New Jersey calls its food assistance program NJ SNAP, and it's administered by the Division of Family Development within the state's Department of Human Services. Once you're approved, monthly benefits are loaded directly onto an EBT card, which works at grocery stores and other authorized retailers just like a debit card.
New Jersey does not currently operate a SNAP Restaurant Meals Program, the federal option that lets elderly, disabled, or homeless recipients use their EBT benefits at approved restaurants instead of grocery stores. State lawmakers introduced legislation in the 2026 legislative session to establish one in New Jersey, following other states that already offer it, but as of now it has not been enacted.
How to Check Your New Jersey EBT Balance
Check online
Log in with your card number to view your balance and transaction history.
https://www.connectebt.comUse the mobile app
ConnectEBT is the official app for New Jersey EBT cardholders, available on iOS and Android.
Check your last receipt
Your remaining balance is printed at the bottom of the receipt from your most recent EBT purchase.
Card declined, locked, or PIN not working? See our EBT card troubleshooting guide.
Where You Can Use Your New Jersey EBT Card
Your EBT card works like a debit card at any USDA-authorized retailer nationwide — major grocery chains and big-box stores such as Walmart, Target, Kroger, Costco, Sam's Club, Aldi, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and most local and regional supermarkets, plus many convenience stores and farmers markets. A growing number of retailers, including Walmart.com, Amazon, DoorDash, and Uber Eats, also accept SNAP EBT for online grocery orders in many areas, though delivery and service fees usually can't be paid with benefits.
SNAP benefits cover food and food-producing seeds or plants, but not hot prepared foods, alcohol, tobacco, or non-food items — some states also restrict specific items like soda or candy, noted below if it applies to New Jersey.
New Jersey SNAP Income Limits
The federal SNAP gross income limit is normally 130% of the Federal Poverty Level, but New Jersey's Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) policy raises that limit to 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.
This means a wider range of New Jersey households, including many working families, can qualify for SNAP than the strict federal minimum would permit. As with most BBCE states, New Jersey also generally does not apply a separate asset test, so a household's savings or the value of a car typically won't count against their eligibility.
| Household Size | Max Monthly Gross Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,461 |
| 2 | $3,336 |
| 3 | $4,212 |
| 4 | $5,088 |
| 5 | $5,963 |
| 6 | $6,839 |
| 7 | $7,715 |
| 8 | $8,590 |
For each additional household member beyond 8, add about $876/month. Based on 2026 federal poverty guidelines at 185% — figures update annually and individual eligibility depends on more than gross income, so confirm your exact amount with New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DFD).
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration — SNAP Eligibility
EBT Fraud & Card Skimming Protection
Protect your benefits from theft
New Jersey's Department of Human Services confirms that SNAP and WFNJ benefits stolen electronically on or after December 21, 2024 are not currently eligible for replacement, now that the federal reimbursement authority has expired. However, state lawmakers introduced Senate Bill S465 in the 2026 legislative session to create a dedicated Stolen SNAP Benefits Replacement Fund, administered by the state Treasurer, that would resume reimbursements using state money if it passes — so this is an area worth watching rather than settled.
In the meantime, report any theft right away by contacting the DHS Division of Family Development through the state's stolen-benefits reporting page, and cancel/replace your card and change your PIN through ConnectEBT (connectebt.com or 1-866-386-3071) to stop further loss.
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration — SNAP Fraud Prevention
Using Your New Jersey EBT Card Out of State or Online
Traveling or shopping online?
New Jersey has not defaulted EBT cards to automatically block out-of-state or online purchases. Since April 2025, cardholders can opt into extra protection themselves using the "Lock My Card Everywhere" feature in the ConnectEBT app, which blocks all purchases until you unlock it — but unless you turn that on, your card works normally anywhere SNAP is accepted.
Compare Other States
EBT rules, income limits, and customer service numbers are set state by state. These share New Jersey's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing how another state runs the program.
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