Schedule an appointment HERE to receive nonperishable food items: https://portal.carecenternj.org/page/207?returnurl=%252fpage%252f793

• Diapers available third Tuesday of the month with birth certificate
• Please provide the text message or online chat about the Lemontree referral to this food pantry.

• Must line up to get a ticket (first come, first served basis)
• The pantry is in thhe building infront of the church

Starting December 1st ,MESH will be having sleeping spots for the homless at 51 elm street at st mark methodist church from 7pm to 7am

What You’ll Need to Apply for SNAP Benefits

Identification (for everyone in the household, such as driver’s license, birth certificate, government ID). Social Security Numbers (for everyone in the household). Phone and Utility bills (gas, electric, oil, water). Housing Costs (rent receipt/agreement, mortgage statement and/or tax bill). Proof of Income (for everyone in the household, such as pay stubs, employer letter, tax records). Proof of Resources (bank statements) Medical Expenses (if 60 or older and/or disabled). Child and Adult Care Expenses HOW TO GET HELP If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about SNAP, eligibility, or need help with applying, contact our SNAP outreach team:

jrose@montclairymca.org Phone: 973-415-6120

Serves Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, Union Get Help Applying SNAP provides food assistance to families and individuals who qualify to help buy groceries in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. Eligibility is set by several factors, such as income and resources. Not sure if you are eligible? Learn more about SNAP eligibility https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/apply/eligibility/ or find out if you and your family may be eligible for SNAP https://www.njhelps.gov/.

Need Help with Your Application? Ask a SNAP Navigator Applying for SNAP can be confusing. A SNAP Navigator can help you apply and help you keep your benefits so you can get the food assistance you need.

SNAP Navigators will walk you through:

How SNAP works Eligibility requirements What documents you need to apply The application process How to keep your SNAP benefits They also can answer questions and correct misconceptions about SNAP to help you decide if SNAP is right for you. This help is free and confidential.

• Essex county can come in once a week while the other counties can come in once a month.
• Vaccines are needed for the diaper program which is aailable only to essex county residents.