It has been so inspiring to see how Good Food Bucks partners have mobilized their organizations and businesses to support families in need during November. The government shutdown and the withholding of SNAP payments made it difficult for many people in our communities to continue feeding their families.

Any and all New Jersey SNAP-authorized Farmers, Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, Mobile Produce Markets, or CSA programs are invited to apply for City Green's Good Food Bucks program! By participating in Good Food Bucks, you will be joining a network of over 60 NJ farm and market locations who are working to make healthy, farm-fresh food more affordable for NJ residents who use SNAP. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis between 11/15/25 and 4/15/26 for markets operat

One of the newest Good Food Bucks partners is Metuchen Farmers Market! Located in the Town Plaza between Pearl Street and New Streets, this farmers market has become a community staple.

UPDATE (11/12/25) As of Friday November 7th, SNAP Payments have been isssued in full to eligible families. To check your balance at NJFamiliesFirst.com or call (800) 997-3333. For more information check out https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/ UPDATE (11/6/25) Federal judges have ruled that SNAP benefits must be issued in November using contingency funds. Details about when, and whether full or partial benefits will be issued, is still unclear.” If you want to find emergency fo