DUE TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, SNAP (Supplemental Nurition Assistance Program, a.k.a. Food Stamp) BENEFITS WILL BE DELAYED OR UNPAID IN NOVEMBER.
It remains unclear how long benefits will be impacted.
If you are a SNAP recipient in need of food on a temporary basis until your benefits resume, please call our office at 973-538-8049 x210. Emergency food will be distributed Monday-Thursday between 3:00 and 4:30pm at our 2 Executive Drive location located in Morris Plains. You will be asked to bring your EBT card OR your connect EBT app as proof of loss of benefits.
If you need help on an ongoing basis and wish to enroll in our program, the process remains the same. Please call our office at 973-538-8049 x210, to schedule an intake interview. Note that additional documentation is required.
A note to our supporters: Thanks to you, we are in a position of strength to meet what will likely be an unprecedented need in our community. We are making preparations for an emergency response while also preparing to distribute more than 2,500 turkeys and sides in November. If you are inclined, please consider making a contribution to our annual appeal. Your support is appreciated now more than ever!
DEBIDO AL CIERRE DEL GOBIERNO FEDERAL, LOS BENEFICIOS DEL SNAP (Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria, también conocido como Cupones de Alimentos) SE DEMORARÁN O NO SE PAGARÁN EN NOVIEMBRE. Aún no se sabe cuánto tiempo se verán afectados los beneficios.
Si usted es beneficiario del SNAP y necesita alimentos temporalmente hasta que se reanuden sus beneficios, llame a nuestra oficina al 973-538-8049 ext. 210. Se distribuirán alimentos de emergencia de lunes a jueves de 3:00 p. m. a 4:30 p. m. Se le pedirá que traiga su tarjeta EBT o su aplicación Connect EBT como comprobante de la pérdida de beneficios.
Si necesita ayuda de forma continua y desea inscribirse en nuestro programa, el proceso sigue siendo el mismo. Llame a nuestra oficina para programar una entrevista de admisión. Tenga en cuenta que se requiere documentación adicional.
Una nota para quienes nos apoyan: Gracias a ustedes, estamos en una posición sólida para satisfacer lo que probablemente será una necesidad sin precedentes en nuestra comunidad. Nos estamos preparando para una respuesta de emergencia y, al mismo tiempo, nos preparamos para distribuir más de 2,500 pavos y alimentos adicionales en noviembre. Si lo desea, considere contribuir a nuestra campaña anual. ¡Su apoyo es ahora más apreciado que nunca!
IFPN Client Choice Program
Do you ever….
- Struggle to find the money to buy groceries after all your other bills are paid?
- Worry about whether your food will run out before you have money to buy more?
- Eat less than you feel you should because you don’t have enough money to buy food?
If so, there are many resources available to you. Food Insecurity affects people from all walks of life: – working families struggling to make ends meet, seniors living on fixed incomes, people in crisis or people who are unemployed. In New Jersey, it is estimated that 1 in 7 people are food insecure.
Help is available. You may qualify for SNAP, but even if you do not qualify for benefits, Morris County has a network of food pantries you can visit to receive emergency and/or supplemental groceries. Here at the IFPN, we serve all of Morris County, and a typical family of four receives approximately $300 worth of groceries monthly.
Call 973-538-8049 x210 to find out more or to schedule an appointment.
For a full list of pantries in Morris County, visit https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Aging-Disabilities-Community-Programming/Food-Pantries-and-Meal-Services
Do you need additional help? NJ211 offers assistance with housing, utilities, financial assistance, health, legal help and more.
For Agencies Only
If you have a client you’d like to refer to the IFPN program, please complete the IFPN Agency Referral Form and submit it to Angela Pino via email at apino@mcifp.org, or fax it to 973-998-5086. This form is for Agency referrals only, not individual referrals.
Community Resources
Child Care/Parenting
Child & Family Resources www.cfrmorris.org
Head Start of Morris County www.headstartmc.org
Preschool Advantage www.preschooladvantage.org
Partnership for Maternal & Child Health, Family Success Center www.partnershipmch.org
Senior Programs & Services
Morris County Division of Aging, Disability and Programing www.morriscountynj.gov
Zufall Health Centers- Intensive Senior Support Services www.zufallhealth.org
Morris County Library- Libraries by Mail www.mclib.info
Adult Protective Services www.state.nj.us 973-362-7282
NORWESCAP “Friendship at Heart” 973-784-4900 ext. 205
NORWESCAP “Senior Reach” 973-784-4900 ext. 3503
Clothing
Nick’s Hope Clothing Program www.nickshope.com
Housing Programs
Housing Help NJ www.housinghelpnj.org
Housing Partnership www.housingpartnershipnj.org
Homeless Solutions www.homelessolutions.org
Family Promise www.familypromisemorris.org
Transportation Programs
MCOHA- Dial a Ride https://www.mcoha.org/transportation-services
MAPS: Morris Area Paratransit System www.morriscountynj.gov/MAPS
Health Care
Zufall Health Centers www.zufallhealth.org
Morristown Memorial Hospital www.atlantichealth.org
Mental Health Association of Morris & Essex www.mhamorris.org
Pets
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center www.sthuberts.org
The Guiness Dunn Foundation www.guinessdunnfoundation.com
Food Pantry & Resource Center Programs
From our client choice program, free farmer’s markets to our yearly Thanksgiving drives, we ensure people have access to emergency and supplemental food.
Learn MoreMobile Pantry Network
Our Mobile Network comprises community food pantries and senior housing sites that serve as distribution partners for fresh and senior friendly foods.
Learn MoreHealthy Choices & Nutrition
It’s not just about providing food, but also educating clients on nutrition and providing healthy meals so they can help manage health issues through proper diet.
Learn MoreEvery Person Counts
so Every Dollar Counts
With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, more and more families and at-risk seniors are sheltering in place and need our support. Your contribution can help fund some or all of our programs.
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