Community Resource Guide
Resources to Help You Step Find Your Next
General Assistance Programs
NJ 211 Partnership
Need help? Start by calling 2-1-1 or visit https://nj211.org/. Help for New Jersey residents to navigate life’s challenges, from housing and food assistance to healthcare and disaster support.
Work First New Jersey (Temporary Aid for Needy Families)
Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) provides monthly cash, child care, job search and readiness, and short-term housing support for eligible New Jersey residents. To find out if you are eligible, visit https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/assistance or call 800-792-9773.
Food Assistance
- Somerset County Food Network
- Hunterdon County
- Warren County
- NJ SNAP
Electric / Gas / Energy Assistance
Affordable Housing Alliance PAGE Program
If your bill is 45 days past due or longer, you may be eligible for electric or gas assistance. Visit https://housingall.org/ or call 732-982-8710.
Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Each year, between November to April, families and older adults are eligible for help with heating bills, based on their household size and income. To learn more about LIHEAP, call 800-510-3102.
New Jersey Comfort Partners
A free program that helps families save money and energy by making their homes more energy efficient. To learn more about applying for this program, call 888-773-8326.
PSE&G Energy Assistance Programs
Utility companies often have assistance programs sponsored by the individual company. If you’re having trouble paying your bill, call PSE&G at 800-436-7734 (PSEG) to explore your options.
Equal Payment Plan (EPP)
The EPP lets you pay the same amount each month for your gas and electric bills and is available to all customers. Enroll at https://nj.myaccount.pseg.com/viewmybill/equalpaymentplanpublic or call 800-463-7734.
Third-Party Notification Program
When your elderly, ill or disabled loved one’s payment is late, this program will notify you. To learn more, call 1-800-436-7734.
Life-Sustaining Equipment
Receive priority power restoration if you or a loved one uses a respirator, dialysis machine, or other type of life-sustaining equipment. To learn more, call 1-800-436-7734.
Energy Conservation Center
To learn more about energy saving techniques to make your home more comfortable and save you money, call 1-800-463-7734.
Housing Assistance Programs
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center
Help find affordable housing through financial literacy classes, savings matching, education on rental realties, as well as step-by-step programs for first-time home buyers. CJHRC also offers one-on-one legal counseling and help with general housing questions. Contact 908-446-0036 or visit https://www.cjhrc.org/
Affordable Housing Alliance
The AHA offers rental help, foreclosure assistance, first time ownership counseling, utility assistance, as well as listings of local affordable housing options. Visit https://housingall.org/ to complete an intake form or call 732-389-2204.
Home Sharing
A program for people in economic need or companionship reasons to share their home with others. To learn more about this program, visit https://homesharing.org/ or call 908-526-4663.
Water Assistance Programs
H20 to Help Others
Provides up to $500 of water assistance to qualifying NJ American Water households. Eligibility is based on household size and income.
Low Income Payment Program (LIPP)
Provides up to 20% of qualifying customer’s monthly bill. Eligibility is based on household size and income.
SUEZ Water Cares
Provides relief to people facing temporary financial crisis. For more information about eligibility and where to apply, call 866-657-4273 or 609-883-1626.
Older Adult & People with Disabilities Programs
- Somerset County Office on Aging
- Hunterdon County Office on Aging
- Warren County Office on Aging
- Medicare