The ongoing federal government shutdown is impacting funding for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). If the shutdown is still in effect on Saturday, Nov. 1, families will not receive their monthly SNAP benefits.
Students who are enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program will continue to receive nutritious breakfasts and lunches at school.
We know that some families in our school community are facing uncertainty and concern over the imminent loss of benefits. We encourage families to seek support from local and statewide organizations.
Please see the following resources:
Cape May County food pantries
- Lazarus House, Wildwood
- Seashore Community Church of the Nazarene, Lower Township
- St. Barnabas by the Bay Episcopal Church, Villas
- First Presbyterian Church of Cape May
- St. Casimir’s Thrift Shop and Food Pantry, Woodbine
- Ocean City Community Food Cupboard-St. Peter’s Methodist Church
- The Family Success Center, Rio Grande
- Bethel Commandment Church, Whitesboro
Other resources
- New Jersey Basic Needs Information Hub: A comprehensive listing of websites that can assist households in locating a local food pantry or soup kitchen
- Community Food Bank of New Jersey (Egg Harbor Township)