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. Safe+Sound reserves the right to choose which information we will publish.

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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

NJ Dept. of Community Affairs, PO Box 800
Trenton, NJ 08625
Referal Form :Apply for all through one form: https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/forms/docs/heaappl.pdf
How to Pay: Free to apply - lowers costs
How to Access: Applicants need to print out hard copy and send/drop off at NORWESCAP - info at end of application or call (908) 454-7000

NORWESCAP

Variety of services for low-income residents of Northwest NJ, including Somerset County (but not food bank)

350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Free for qualifying clients
How to Access: Call or book an apppointment online

Salvation Army (formerly in Bound Brook)

Food bank open to all Somerset County residents. Also offering diaper bank and other services

615 Watchung Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Hours: M 8am-3pm; Tues. -Fri. 9:30am-3pm; Sun. 10am-12 pm (closed Sat.)
In Person / Virtual: In Person
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call to confirm

Somerset Community Action Program

Services for low to moderate income individuals. SCAP offers year round high quality full day childcare for infants through pre-k. Full day summer camp is available for school age students 6-13 years old. Subsidies are available through Community Childcare Solutions.

155 Pierce St. Suite F
Somerset, NJ 08875
How to Pay: Childcare is low cost
How to Access: Call or send in online form