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How to apply for Hunterdon County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Hunterdon County Board of Social Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework

Who it's for

Hunterdon County emergency aid: (1) Hunterdon County Board of Social Services for Cash Assistance (WorkFirst NJ TANF), General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, NJ FamilyCare Medicaid (908-788-1300); (2) Hunterdon AAA for senior-specific case management (908-788-1361); (3) NJHCPAP + hospital FAP for healthcare safety-net; (4) NORWESCAP (Northwest New Jersey Community Action Partnership) is the LIHEAP/USF administering agency for Hunterdon County, completing NORWESCAP's 4-county service area (Sussex + Warren + Morris + Hunterdon — all now in catalog) for LIHEAP/USF; (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese serving Hunterdon; (6) Community FoodBank of New Jersey or regional food bank; (7) NJ SHARES utility-bill assistance; (8) NJ 2-1-1 for general referrals.

Hunterdon: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

  • Proof of age 60+
  • Proof of all household income
  • Proof of Hunterdon County / NJ residency
  • Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

Official source →Last verified · June 11, 2026

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