(Gloucester Township, NJ) – In response to the government shutdown and severe delay in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the Camden County Board of Commissioners will host an emergency food distribution event on November 12, at Camden County College – Blackwood Campus to assist SNAP recipients and federal employees impacted by the shutdown.
With federal workers entering their second month without receiving a paycheck, and over 75,000 Camden County residents who received a delay in their SNAP benefits this month, the Camden County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with the Food Bank of South Jersey and Farmers Against Hunger, is mobilizing to meet the immediate needs of local families.
“We are in the midst of the longest government shutdown in history, and too many of our hardworking residents are being caught in the middle of an appalling political ploy by the Trump administration,” said Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. “The Board of Commissioners is dedicated to making sure no family in Camden County goes without food or basic necessities during this unprecedented time.”
“At times like this, it is more important than ever to come together as a community,” said Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services. “If you are in a position to help, the Food Bank of South Jersey welcomes monetary donations. Every contribution makes a difference for our neighbors in need.”
Emergency Food Distribution Details
In response to the government shutdown and pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the Camden County Board of Commissioners will host an emergency food distribution event on November 12, at Camden County College – Blackwood Campus to assist SNAP recipients and federal employees impacted by the shutdown.
Eligibility Requirements
To receive assistance, participants must provide:
- Physical proof of Camden County residency
- SNAP Benefits Card and/or Federal Employee ID
Due to the limited allocation for this distribution, these eligibility guidelines will be strictly enforced.
Event Logistics
- Location: 200 College Drive, Gloucester Township, New Jersey 08012 | Lot 6
- Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Format: Drive-thru only — participants must be in a vehicle to receive assistance
Supplies are extremely limited, and assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For those who arrive after supplies have been distributed, information about additional food assistance resources will be available from the Camden County Board of Social Services.
According to the New Jersey Department of Human Services, SNAP helps more than 800,000 New Jerseyans across 400,000 households afford nutritious food. Almost half are children, nearly 1 in 3 are individuals with a disability, and 1 in 5 are senior citizens. In Camden County, approximately 75,000 residents currently receive SNAP benefits. There are over 20,000
Residents in need of food assistance can visit www.camdencounty.com/service/community-development/food-insecurity/
Those looking to donate to the Food Bank of South Jersey can visit www.camdencounty.com/help-bridge-the-snap-gap/