St.Vincent de Paul Society
St. Mary, Bordentown
Resources Guide
General Services
NJhelps.org – complete list of available services for NJ and self-screening application for eligible services
(BCBSS) BurlingtonCounty Board of Social Services – 795 Woodlane Rd., Mt.Holly, NJ 08060– phone 609.261.1000
variety of services – TANF (Temporary Assist.for Needy Families), GA (General Assist.for Adults wt.out
dep.children), Child Support services;Adult Health services; NJ Family Cares; SNAP (food stamps); Utility Assist.Programs
(LIHEAP & USF), Emergency Assistance; MANY other services for specific needs… go in person and request interview.
(BCCAP) BurlingtonCounty Community Action Program– 718 Rt. 130 So., Burlington, NJ08016 – phone 609.386.5800
– variety of services for child care, home energy assistance, housing, emergency situations…go in person and
request interview
Catholic Charities–801 Burlington Ave.,Suite F, Delanco, NJ08075 – phone 856.764.6940; or Access Center609.394-3202, x6732
- Emergency Shelter, Food Pantry, clothing, holiday & back to school programs and variety
of services for Homeless Prevention, food stamp applications, health screening, eye van and more…
Salvation Army – Bordentown Service Unit – call Rev.Rambo 609.298-1487 for info to qualify. Serving Bordentown, Chesterfield,
Fieldsboro, Hedding, Kinoror and Jacksonville; if applicable, pays rent and utilities; temp. overnight in motel
Food Services
St.Mary’s Food Pantry – 45 Crosswicks St., Bordentown, NJ – located in parking lot behind St.Mary’s church – apply at Rectory
Office. Proof of residence in Bordentown and family members for eligibility.
Catholic Charities – Delanco, NJ – listed above
SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – formerly known as “food stamps” –apply at BCBSS, BCCAP, Catholic Charities as listed above…. Eligibility based on family size and income level; check NJHelps.org for more info
TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) & SFPP (State Food Purchase Program) – federal & state programs
eligible wt. SNAP – call 856.662.4884, check wt. BCBSS or NJHelps.org for more info
Utility – Energy Assistance
or NJHelps.org.
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) and USF (Universal Services Fund) – monthly assistance for low
income families; call 800.510.3102 or use websites listed above (pseg and NJhelps.org) for income guidelines and application info.
TRUE (Temporary Relief for Utility Expenses) – Grant (single payment max of $750)and
PAGE (Payment Assitance for Gas and Electric Program)– Grant (single payment max of $700)
low/middle income families not eligible for LIHEAP or USF; call 855.465.8783 or use websites listed above (pseg and NJhelps.org)
NJShares – limited funds available for PSEG customers; MUST apply to TRUE grants (listed above) before NJShares.
NJ Lifeline Credits – annual credit of max $225 for those 65+ or younger if receiving SSI Disability; income guidelines apply;
use pseg website listed above
Communication, Insurance & Legal Services
Verizon – Verizon Link Up America & Communications Lifeline– call888.337.3339 – affordable telephone service for low
Income; or visit for more info
Assurance Wireless – low income service for cell phone; call 888.898.4888 or
Comcast – Internet essentials for families on National School lunch program – call 855-846-8376 or
SAIP – Special Automobile Insurance Policy – $365/yr affordable auto insurance for individuals on Fed.Medicaid with
Hospitalization; call 800-652-2471 or visit
South Jersey Legal Services – legal services for low income (no criminal cases unless domestic violence) – call central intake unit
800-496-4570Mon- Fri 9am – 1pm; and Mon- Thurs. 3pm – 6pm; have pertinent info available for call; may be long wait.
Health & Welfare
NJ Family Care – Affordable Health Care Coverage 800-701-0710 or visit
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) - food and healthcare for low income –Burlington County Health Dept. 609.267.4304
Rx4NJ – A Partnership for Prescription Assistance for low-income, uninsured NJ residents for free or nearly free, prescription
medicine; call 888-793-6765 or visit
Senior Citizens
NJ Senior Benefits – comprehensive, all inclusive, list and explanation of benefits to seniors supported by State of NJ…
NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services–information on health services for aged and disabled; call 800.792.9745
or visit Program includes
PAAD (Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled)
Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
Assistance with Medicare Part B premium payments for low income individuals
HAAAD (Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled
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