Community Resources

Hunterdon Health - Healthy Harvest Rx:  Fresh fruits and vegetables for patients with diet-related health issues and food insecurity. Referral needed from a medical provider. 
Contact: 908-219-9263

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP):  Hunterdon County residents who wish to apply for SNAP food assistance, or cash assistance under the Work First New Jersey program, can do so online at NJHelps.org. 
Contact: 908-788-1300

Senior Nutrition Programs: Information on meal delivery services, congregate meal sites, nutrition education, and counseling for seniors.
Program: Meals on Wheels in Hunterdon County
Contact: 908-284-0735 and info@mowih.org 

Somerset County
The Food Bank Network of Somerset County 
Contact: 732-560-1813

Warren County
The Outreach Connection
Contact:  908-574-2292

Mercer County
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
Contact:  609-695-5456

See the local food pantry on this page.

Hunterdon County Housing Department: Provides Housing vouchers/rentals.
Contact: 908-788-1336

Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing: Resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. 
Resource: Family Promise of Hunterdon County

Contact: 908-782-2490 
Email: info@familypromisehc.org

Housing Resource Across Counties
Contact: 2-1-1

The LINK: The Hunterdon County LINK Transportation System is open to the public and provides transportation services to all residents of Hunterdon County, NJ.
Contact: 1-800-842-0531
Website: https://www.ridethelink.com/ 

Somerset County

Somerset County Transportation 
Contact: 908-231-7115 ext. 6 or  800-246-0527 
Website: https://ridewise.org/transportation-guide/
 

Warren County
Warren County Shuttle
Contact: 908-454-4044 or Toll-Free at 866-594-4044

For more transportation resources, click here.

Social Services to the Homeless (SSH): The program assists families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless but are not eligible for WFNJ Emergency Assistance, usually because their income is too high.
Contact: 908-788-1361

Senior Citizen Emergency Program (SCEP): Provides assistance for Hunterdon County clients 60 years of age and older with a demonstrated emergency need and a lack of funds to remedy the problem. The Dr. Orlie Pell Fund- A private, non-profit organization that helps individuals in Hunterdon County who need assistance but are not eligible for any other formal public program.
Contact: 908-788-1361

Non-Emergency Assistance & Code Blue: Call 2-1-1 for general inquiries about social services in Hunterdon County and connecting with local resources.

Contact: Dial 2-1-1

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support: Safe in Hunterdon
24/7 Hotline: 908-788-4044
Support Group Schedule: https://safeinhunterdon.org/ 
Note: If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. 

Hunterdon County Adult Protective Services: The primary contact for reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults living in Hunterdon County. 
Contact: 908-788-1361
After hours, weekends, or holidays, please call 2-1-1

Somerset County
Safe + Sound 
Contact: 866-685-1122

Warren County
DASACC 
Contact: 908-453-4181

Mercer County
Younity
Contact:  609-394-9000

Division of Child Protection and Permanency
Contact: 1-877-NJ-ABUSE

Hunterdon Helpline: First Assist 24-hour initial assistance call center, as well as programs and services, to meet the needs of the community through information, referrals and linkage, advocacy, education and care management. 7 days a week. 365 days a year.
Contact: 908-782-4357
Website: https://www.helplinehc.org/ 

Harvest Family Success Center: Social and financial support programs: family health, employment-related, financial stability, legal assistance, substance misuse, childcare, food insecurity, transportation, domestic abuse, parenting support, and home maintenance. 
Contact: 908-237-0465

NORWESCAP Services: Provides social support and health program services: education, employment, financial, nutrition, and housing
Contact: 908-454-7000 
Email: contactus@norwescap.org

Hunterdon County Division of Senior, Disabilities & Veterans’ Services:  Information and assistance, Meals on Wheels, transportation, home-based programs, and caregiver support. 
Contact: 908-788-1361 
Website: www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/aging.htm