Resources For New Jersey Constituents
As your Congressman, I want to help you access the federal assistance you need. Below is a list of websites to connect you to resources that may help you during challenging times.
Food, Housing and Transportation Assistance
Food:
- Find Free Food/Food Bank with Zip Codes
- Enter your zip code to find food banks in your area or if you need assistance applying for SNAP.
- Food Assistance | USAGov
- Find out if you qualify for federal food assistance.
- NJ SNAP
- Discover if you are eligible for the NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and what benefits are available to you.
- New Jersey Department of Agriculture Food Distribution Programs
- Learn more about New Jersey’s food distribution programs.
Housing and Utilities:
- New Jersey Housing Help
- Find general housing assistance information.
- New Jersey Housing Resource Center
- Find affordable and accessible housing units throughout the State of New Jersey.
Homeowners:
- Help for homeowners | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- General information to help homeowners through times of financial struggle.
- Find a housing counselor
- Find a lawyer in your state
- Submit a complaint
- Learn how to get a temporary mortgage payment pause
- New Jersey Foreclosure Resources
- Learn about foreclosure laws in New Jersey.
Renters:
- State Rental Assistance Program
- Find rental assistance through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
- Help for renters | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Learn about your rights, what to do if you struggle to pay rent, and steps to take before eviction.
- Rental Assistance | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Find reduced rents for public or privately owned apartments.
Utilities:
- Home Energy Saver (lbl.gov)
- Compare your energy bill to a typical energy bill from your zip code.
- Energy Saver | Department of Energy
- Information on how to reduce energy bills.
- NJ Department of Community Affairs, Weatherization Assistance Program
- See if you’re eligible to get improvements to your home’s energy efficiency and conservation.
- Utility bill and energy assistance New Jersey (needhelppayingbills.com)
- Information on energy, utility bill assistance programs, and other offers to help reduce energy costs.
- New Jersey Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program | Benefits.gov
Health Care Assistance
Health Care Coverage:
- HealthCare.gov
- Enter your ZIP code to see if you qualify for health coverage.
- Local Health Insurance Assistance
- Find an agent or broker who can help you with your application.
- InsureKidsNow.gov
- Learn about coverage options for your family.
- New Jersey State Health Insurance Assistance
- Find answers to questions you may have about your health insurance.
COVID-19 Related:
Vaccines and Boosters
- COVID‑19 Vaccine Locations
- Enter your ZIP code and find where you can get vaccinated.
- Understanding the Booster
- You may be eligible for a booster. See how to schedule an appointment.
- CDC: Information on Vaccine Safety
- Read the CDC’s recommendation on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Testing
- Test Site Finder
- Find local testing locations and their hours of operation.
- Free Over-The-Counter Tests:
- The Biden Administration requires insurers to cover the cost of eight at-home COVID-19 tests each month. Tests may be covered at the point of sale or through reimbursement.
- COVID.gov
- Get four at-home COVID-19 tests delivered to your home for free. You can also order by calling 1-800-232-0233.
Masks
- Community Level Tracker | CDC
- See what precautions to take based on the COVID-19 level in your county.
- Find Free N95s
- Enter your ZIP code to locate free N95 masks at local grocery stores, pharmacies, and community health centers.
Senior Care:
Medicare and Medicaid
- Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled
- See if you are eligible to receive state-funded help for your prescription drug costs.
- New Jersey Medicaid Program
- Learn about eligibility requirements and medical programs that may fit your needs.
- Lower Prescription Drug Costs
- Explore options available to lower the cost of your prescription drugs.
- Medicare Savings Program
- Find help to pay for premiums and other expenses.
Women’s Reproductive Health Services:
- New Jersey Abortion Resources
- Find a variety of available abortion resources.
- Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey
- Find guidance through reproductive health care.
- Call 1-800-230-PLAN to find a health center near you.
- FirstChoice Women’s Resource Centers
- Find free pregnancy services, abortion procedures, and answers to questions you may have on reproductive health.
HIV Care & Support Services:
- AIDS Drug Assistance Program
- Find easy access to the latest information, resources, and treatment options near you.
- AIDS Drug Distribution Program
- See if you qualify for free medications.
- New Jersey Health | HIV, STD, and TB Services
- Find resources on how to prevent and reduce the effects of HIV, STDs, and TB.
Cancer Care and Services:
- Cancer Education and Early Detection
- Find locations near you for breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancer screening.
- New Jersey Free Mammograms
- Find facilities that provide mammograms and other procedures for little or no cost.
Local Health Departments:
- Local Health Directory
- Use this directory to find the contact information for health departments near you.
- Union County Health Department
- Hudson County Health Department
- Essex County Health Department
- Free Clinics in New Jersey
- Find a free clinic near you.
- New Jersey Clinic Directory
- Find affordable clinics and community health centers near you.
Veterans
Benefits:
- VA Health Services
- Find health support and facility services for veterans in New Jersey.
- VA Disability Compensation
- See if you qualify for VA disability benefits for physical and mental conditions that developed before, during, or after service.
- Disability Housing Grants for Veterans
- Find out how to apply for a housing grant as a veteran or service member with a service-connected disability.
- Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance
- See if you’re eligible for extra monthly pension payments if you need more aid than you currently receive.
- Employment Services for Veterans
- Homeless Veteran Care
- Find assistance if you are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to financial hardship, unemployment, depression, addiction, or transition from jail.
Students
Financial:
- President Biden Student Loan Cancellation Details
- Sign up for announcements for upcoming loan forgiveness information
- COVID-19 Emergency Relief and Federal Student Aid
- Find information about COVID-19 Relief for federal student loans.
- Determine Eligibility
- Find out if your loans are eligible for forgiveness.
- Federal Pell Grants (Not Repaid)
- Learn about Pell Grants and see if you are eligible for aid.
- Financial Aid for Students
- Explore available options to receive help from the federal government.
- Loan Consolidation
- If you have multiple student loans, you may be able to combine them into one loan with a fixed interest rate.
- New Jersey Student Loan Relief
- Learn about local resources for student loan borrowers.
- Student Loan Protections in New Jersey
- Learn about your protections as a student loan borrower.
Additional Assistance:
- New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- See if you’re eligible to receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
- Rights of Homeless Students
- Learn your rights if you are a homeless student or at risk of homelessness.
- Student Health Insurance
- Learn about programs offered by health insurance companies.
Small Businesses
U.S. Small Businesses Administration (SBA):
- Find a Low-Cost Loan
- Connect to potential lenders who offer SBA-backed funding.
- Paycheck Protection Program
- Find the guidelines for an SBA-backed loan for business relief during the COVID-19 crisis.
- Customer Service Center
- (800) 659-2955
- New Jersey Small Business Development Center
- Supported by the SBA, the NJSBDC aids small businesses in maximizing opportunities for economic growth.
- Customer Service Center (Newark)
- (973) 353-1927
- sbdcinfo@njsbdc.com
Additional Relief Resources
Tax Information and Possible Relief:
- Check Your Refund Status
- Find your refund information for the 2021, 2020, and 2019 tax years.
- Open an IRS Online Account
- Easily access information with an online account, including balance, payments, tax records, and more.
- IRS Free File
- See if you qualify to get tax preparation guidance for free or at a low cost.
- Homestead Benefit Program
Employment:
- New Jersey Job Source
- Browse openings in NJ through Job Source.
- Job Search Assistance
- Submit a Request for one-on-one career services support.
- Free Online Training Courses
- Upgrade your skills with over 5,000 free training courses.
- Career One Step
- Sponsored by the Department of Labor, get connected to job training, resume help, and more.
- USAjobs.gov
- Apply for employment in the federal government.