Monroe News - November 10, 2025

A Message from Mayor Dalina: Support for Residents Affected by Government Shutdown

With the uncertainty in federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), we as a community, want to help ensure that our friends and neighbors who depend on SNAP benefits to feed themselves and their families have as much support and assistance as possible.

The Betty Schneider Food Pantry is located at the Monroe Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road. For information on how to apply for assistance visit:

www.mtseniorcenter.com/index.php/social-services/food-pantry.

Emergency food bags will also be placed by the entrances of the Municipal Building, Library and the Senior Center beginning November 10. Residents who are in need may anonymously take a bag at their convenience.

Please find additional resources below.

Middlesex County’s Replenish Program:

www.middlesexcountynj.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/9371/638972470405170000

Findhelp.org - Type in your zip code to get connected to local food banks, free groceries, and emergency aid.

NJ Health’s Resource guide found below.

Many residents have asked how they can help. The best way to contribute is through a monetary donation or a supermarket gift card to the Betty Schneider Food Pantry. Information on how to make a donation is on the website above.

We are blessed to live in a beautiful and giving community, let us all do what we can to help our neighbors in need.

Thank you all!

The Governor encourages New Jerseyans to visit nj211.org for statewide emergency resources. This situation continues to change, so SNAP food assistance recipients should check their accounts at NJFamiliesFirst.com; call and visit njsnap.gov for updates on the status of their SNAP benefits. A number of pantries offer fresh produce in addition to stable, non-perishable foods, shopping appointments, and information about additional services. Residents are encouraged to locate food pantries and community kitchens via NJ211 here.

For emotional support, information, and referral, individuals are encouraged to access services through NJ Mental Health Cares at (866) 202-HELP (4357) or NJ MentalHealthCares (https://www.nmhanj.org/new-jersey-metnal-health-cares/)

Additional Resources

Office of the Governor | SNAP Resources

https://nj.gov/governor/snap/index.shtml

Food Assistance Resources for NJ SNAP Recipients | NJ 2-1-1 Partnership

https://nj211.org/njsnap

Department of Health for the State of New Jersey | Homepage

https://nj.gov/health

New Jersey Department of Human Services

https://nj.gov/humanservices

NJEDA Provides $900K to Support Food Banks Across NJ Amid SNAP Benefits Crisis

https://www.njeda.gov/njeda-provides-900k-to-support-food-banks-across-nj amid-snap-benefits-crisis

NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate