NJ SNAP recipients in Hudson County can use their EBT benefits cards to purchase hot food at participating NJ SNAP retailers until Sept. 30, 2021.

Normally, hot foods cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits; however, due to the damage caused by Tropical Storm Ida where homes were flooded, without power or families needed to relocate for other reasons and cooking may not possible, Human Services requested federal approval to allow for the purchase of hot food for SNAP residents. The hot food waiver only applies to items purchased from SNAP-approved retailers located in the designated counties.

In addition, NJ SNAP Recipients in Hudson County have until Sept. 30, 2021 to request replacement benefits for food lost due to the impact of the storm. 

For a list of participating SNAP retailers, click here.