Basic Needs Support
Practical Support When Life Gets tough
Everyone hits a stretch where things are tight whether because of a job loss, an unexpected bill, or a gap between paychecks. Asking for help in moments like these isn’t a last resort; it’s a smart, normal thing to do. JFS offers practical, judgment-free support to help you get steady footing again.
Information & Referral
Not sure what kind of help you need, or where to find it? Start here. Our team will listen, and connect you with the right resources whether inside JFS or beyond it.
Career Services
Losing a job or hunting for a new one takes a toll that goes well beyond the practical stuff. Our career counselors support the whole picture – resumes, interviews, networking – alongside the emotional weight that job searching can carry.
- One-on-one career counseling
- Interview coaching & resume help
- Job Seekers Success Group: a free monthly group for anyone navigating a job search or career change, in community with others doing the same
- We offer sliding scale fees ranging between $25 to $75 and no one is turned away for ability to pay
Contact Elise Prezant, eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org or 908-725-7799 x108
Emergency Food Assistance
If putting food on the table is a struggle right now, we’re here to help, confidentially, and without judgment. Call our confidential intake line at 908-725-7799 x123 to learn more.
Utility Assistance Navigation
Utility assistance can be confusing to apply for and even harder to keep track of. We’ll help you figure out what you may be eligible for and walk you through the process.
Hebrew Free Loan Program
Sometimes what you need isn’t charity, it’s a fair chance. Our Hebrew Free Loan Program offers interest-free loans to individuals and families connected to the Jewish community, for the moments when no other option quite fits.
A Note on Reaching Out
However you’re struggling – big or small, temporary or ongoing – you deserve support without shame attached to it. Contact us for a confidential conversation: 908-725-7799 or info@JewishFamilySvc.org.