There are changes to our Toms River complex! New Jersey was notified by the federal government that if the shutdown continues, November 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may not be available on time.
It is unclear if SNAP benefits loaded on your Families First EBT card prior to October 31, 2025 will be able to be used after November 1, 2025.
Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) benefits should be available on time.
Continue to visit NJSNAP.gov for ongoing updates on how the federal shutdown may impact your SNAP and WFNJ benefits. Ocean County Board of Social Services Important Program Information Regarding the Coronavirus
View Agency/Program InformationVersion en EspañolPlease note the Main Office is moving to a new building on the same campus:
Ocean County Resource Center
1005 Hooper Avenue
P.O. Box 547
Toms River, NJ 08753-0547
(732) 349-1500 For more information on upcoming dates regarding other services and departments, please view our relocation flyer Mission StatementThe mission of the Ocean County Board of Social Services is to serve residents of Ocean County in the administration of approximately 50 programs.
The Agency has expanded its mission to include a more pronounced emphasis on client responsibility and eventual self-sufficiency.
The Ocean County Board of Social Services continues to commit to an ongoing record of excellence in serving Ocean County’s population.
In furtherance of this goal, the Board utilizes bilingual (English/Spanish) workers, a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD), or Teletypewriter (TTY) American Sign Language Interpreters, and Language Line Service to ensure that all residents have access to programs and services.
The Ocean County Board of Social Services provides eligible county residents with financial, medical, and social services assistance. Assistance can be granted for emergency circumstances, as well as to meet ongoing needs.
Offices are located in Toms River, Lakewood, and Manahawkin. Not all offices are staffed for all programs.
Please visit NJHelps.gov for Food Assistance (SNAP), Cash Assistance (TANF/GA) and Health Insurance (NJFamilyCare/Medicaid) eligibility information.
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