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Public Assistance

Renters and landlords: Are you behind on rent and/or utilities due to COVID-19? Help is here! Apply for the State of New Jersey's Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Learn more about the program: renters, landlords.

The State of New Jersey offers assistance in paying electric, gas and other utility bills. Apply for these NJ services online.

Family Promise can assist anyone in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex and Warren counties apply for utility assistance.

Do you need help with food, housing, finances, or health insurance? We have programs that you may be eligible for:

Food

Apply for SNAP (Food Stamps)

Experiencing financial hardship? Looking for a nutritious diet for your family? Apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Get a Farmers' Market Voucher

Morris County participates in the Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program. This statewide program provides low-income seniors with check vouchers, up to $20 in value, to use towards the purchase of fresh fruit and vegetables at local farmers’ markets in Morris County.

Home Delivered Meals

Home delivered meals for Morris County residents who are homebound or otherwise not able to physically shop, cook, or feed themselves.

Local Congregate Dining

Local centers where seniors can socialize and enjoy a meal!

Navigating Hope

Visit the Navigating Hope van at a location near you to apply for benefits and get connections to social services.

Housing

Apply for Public Housing

Apply for housing through the Morris County Housing Authority.

Homeless Services

Get help during a housing or homeless crisis.

Navigating Hope

Visit the Navigating Hope van at a location near you to apply for benefits and get connections to social services.

For more help, visit HousingHelpNJ.org. This website has current housing information, housing resources, housing related executive orders, and gets NJ residents connected to volunteer legal assistance.

If you're a senior, check out our brochure of senior housing options.

Healthcare

Apply for Medicaid

Health insurance for those over age 65, disabled, or children and adults under age 65 who meet certain qualifications.

Navigating Hope

Visit the Navigating Hope van at a location near you to apply for benefits and get connections to social services.

Prescription Assistance

Get one-time prescription assistance.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Enrolled in Medicare and need help? SHIP counselors can help!

Cash

Apply for Cash Assistance

New Jersey State’s Cash Assistance programs provide financial help to families with minor children, as well as single adults and childless couples who are in financial need.