Resource Directory
Welcome to Safe+Sound Somerset’s Resource Directory! The Resource Directory is a partial list of the resources available in our community, and is meant to be a starting point to help you identify services and providers. Please note that Safe+Sound Somerset cannot vouch for any of these resources. Search websites, ask for recommendations from friends and peers, and call or email a potential service provider to decide whether or not something is the right fit for you.
This Resource Directory will be updated regularly. S+SS reserves the right to choose which information we will publish.
If your organization would like to add or update a listing, please use this form.
Affordable Homes New Jersey Website at Community Grants, Planning & Housing (CGP&H)
Website providing links by county to affordable housing. Run by CGP&H, NJ Department of Community Affairs approved Affordable Housing Administrative Agent. This organization is dedicated to assisting very low, low, and moderate income households find affordable housing in a fair and respectful manner.
Anderson House for Women, by Turning Point NJ
Long-term care program for women recovering from substance use and mental health disorders
Benefits.gov
Online resource to find federal benefits you may qualify for.
Bridgewater YMCA Little Free Pantry
Little free pantry to take or leave anything.
Catholic Charities – Bridgewater Family Service Center
Variety of services for families, youth, and individuals
Central Jersey Community Development Cooperation
Community services for low to moderate income county residents
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center
Provides services for low- and moderate-income families covering Homebuyer Education, foreclosure and delinquency counseling, and financial literacy.
Community Health Law Project – Central Jersey Office
Provides legal advocacy, training, and education for low income people with disabilities and the elderly
Consulting and Municipal Engineers (CME)
Once clients have applied for certain affordable housing options (Brookhaven/Sunnymeade, Hillsborough Village), Patricia Gallagher will reach out about waitlist or if they've been awarded housing
Cooperative Housing Corporation
Housing services for seniors and subsidized housing available for those who qualify.
Feeding Hands, Inc. – Main Pantry/Bridgewater
Food Pantry Updated 8/5/22: Serving guests from Somerset County (excluding Franklin Twsp - See Franklin Food Bank) and following towns in Middlesex Cty: Middlesex, Dunellen, Piscataway, and South Plainfield
Feeding Hands, Inc. – Manville
Food Pantry
Flemington Area Food Pantry – Hunterdon Residents Only
Hunterdon County residents only - food pantry
Food Bank Network of Somerset County: Bound Brook location
Food bank open to all Somerset County residents. Please call ahead before arriving to confirm days and times of food distribution. Updates Facebook often: https://www.facebook.com/The-Food-Bank-Network-of-Somerset-County-127492520658271
Food Bank Network of Somerset County: Main Pantry
Food bank open to all Somerset County residents, plus basic hygiene products
Food Bank Network of Somerset County: North Plainfield Location
Food bank open to all Somerset County residents. Please call ahead before arriving to confirm days and times of food distribution. Updates Facebook often: https://www.facebook.com/The-Food-Bank-Network-of-Somerset-County-127492520658271
Food Bank Network of Somerset County: Somerville Location
Food bank open to all Somerset County residents. Please call ahead before arriving to confirm days and times of food distribution. Updates Facebook often: https://www.facebook.com/The-Food-Bank-Network-of-Somerset-County-127492520658271
Franklin Food Bank
Food bank open to Franklin Twp. residents only - giving fixed bags during COVID-19, up to 2x a month Updated 11/29/22: By appointment only Mon.-Thurs., Sat. -Individuals and families in need of longer-term support are encouraged to call 732-246-0009 and press 110 to schedule appt. - leave msg. with name and phone number. Staff will call you back to schedule appt. -Additional: The first Wednesday of EVERY month is Community Distribution day! No appointments, you don’t have to live in Franklin to access services and it is first come first served until supplies last! This is a drive through program. (Walk-ups welcome too) Please have an empty trunk ready for us! Community Relations Bureau Building 935 Hamilton Street Somerset, NJ 08873
Greater Raritan One Stop Career Center – Hunterdon County Office
Career Center with supportive, specialized services for different populations
Greater Raritan One Stop Career Center – Somerset County Office
Career Center with supportive, specialized services for different populations
Hillsborough CAN Food Pantry (Community Assistance Network)
Hillsborough residents only - temporary food assistance.
HOME of Somerset County, Inc.
Serves homeless families with children including emergency shelter
HOPES Community Action Partnership, Inc.
Variety of community services for 3 counties including Somerset. Free assistance for income-eligible residents. Health enrollment insurance, senior benefits enrollment, info and assistance, language translation services, health screenings and referrals, energy and water payment assistance, discount cell phone program (SafeLink), childcare.
Improved Pregnancy Outcome Program – Hunterdon County
Free services for pregnant Hunterdon County residents - see online brochure for eligibility
Justia – Lawyer Directory
Lawyer directory, including pro bono and low cost. International service.
Legal Services of New Jersey Hotline
Hotline that provides legal advice, information, and referral to low-income NJ residents in civil legal matters
Legal Services of Northwest NJ (LSNWNJ)
Private nonprofit law firm providing free legal services to people with limited income, seniors, and people affected by HIV/AIDS
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Universal Service Fund (USF) and Weatherization
Financial assistance - heating, cooling, natural gas, electric, energy efficiency. Check application for eligibility
Moms Helping Moms
Providing low income families with essential baby items - especially diapers.
Montgomery Food Pantry
Montgomery residents only - food pantry
My Neighbor’s Pantry at Zarephath Christian Church
Food pantry serving families who are low income and/or facing crisis
NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
Provides funding for affordable home ownership and housing opportunities
NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Hotline
Info about the SNAP program
NORWESCAP
Variety of services for low-income residents of Northwest NJ, including Somerset County (but not food bank)
NORWESCAP Career and Life Transitions Center for Women – Hunterdon County ocation
Supports women and displaced homemakers re-entering the workforce
NORWESCAP Career and Life Transitions Center for Women – Somerset County Location
Supports women and displaced homemakers re-entering the workforce
NORWESCAP Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC) -Somerset County Center
Parents can apply - provides food for women, infants and children up to age 5 with additional supportive health services.
Office of Public Defender
Court-appointed attorney for those charged with a crime who can't afford private attorneys
Open Cupboard Food Pantry – Hunterdon Residents Only
Hunterdon County residents only - food pantry
Peapack Reformed Church Food Pantry
Somerset Hills residents only - food pantry
Pete’s Place at Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
Essential items for pregnant women and children under 5
Piazza and Associates, Inc.
Online search, provider and liaison for affordable housing for 12 NJ counties
Raritan Food Pantry
Food pantry for the Raritan community. Clients can visit 1x a week, but call main number if looking for 2x.
Reformed Church of Bound Brook Food Pantry
Food pantry for residents of Bound Brook & South BB. Take out only.
Salvation Army (formerly in Bound Brook)
Food bank open to all Somerset County residents. Also offering diaper bank and other services
SHIP (Samaritan Homeless Interim Program)
Wide range of services for houseless individuals
Simuel Whitfield Simmons Organization
Community services for families and youth
Somerset Community Action Program
Services for low to moderate income individuals
Somerset County Social Services
Main hub for county public assistance (includes TANF, Work First, EITC, SNAP)
Somerset County Social Services – Central Office
Main hub for county public assistance (includes TANF, Work First, EITC, SNAP)
Somerville YMCA Little Free Pantry
Little free pantry available to all to take or leave something.
