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The utility assistance programs that are funded by the state and federal government were created to help low-income residents with their heating and medically necessary cooling bills.

Eligible individuals and families who apply the EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) to their tax returns get a tax credit that could lead to thousands of dollars in their tax refund. Find out if you are eligible.

A new statewide waiting list open enrollment period will begin Monday, February 4, 2019 at 9am and end on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 5pm.

Approximately 730,000 people in NJ depend on the critical assistance of the SNAP (food stamps) benefit. As it stands now, the February SNAP benefits should be paid on Thursday, January 17, 2019. These are the February benefits and individuals and families should budget with this in mind. 

If you are a victim of the October 22 Dover fire and have questions about what services Morris County OTA can provide, please contact them during normal business hours by calling 973-829-8264. Assistance is available in English and Spanish. 

Due to the extension of the LIHEAP Season, Recertification will be delayed until September 24th. 

Please contact your local agency if you have not received your recertification notice by Friday, October 5th. If you do not know the location of your local agency visit the NJ 2-1-1 website for more information. 

Individuals who are having trouble paying their energy bills are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming Energy Assistance Days where representatives from New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), Elizabethtown Gas, Community Action Partnership and other social service agencies will be available to answer questions, determine what grants and resources are available to meet your needs and assist with the application process. 

THIS IS A TRAINING EXERCISE ONLY! THERE IS NO REAL THREAT OR EMERGENCY AT THIS TIME!!!

Code Blue notifications and resources opened in response to severe cold or storm events change as quickly as the weather. This listing reflects information most recently received.

Free tax assistance is available in every county in NJ. Find a site near you.