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How to apply for Mercer County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Mercer County emergency aid: (1) Mercer County Board of Social Services for Cash Assistance (WorkFirst NJ TANF), General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, NJ FamilyCare Medicaid (609-989-4320); (2) Mercer AAA for senior-specific case management (609-989-6661); (3) NJHCPAP + hospital FAP for healthcare safety-net; (4) Mercer Alliance to End Homelessness + Catholic Charities of Trenton Diocese coordinate LIHEAP delivery for Mercer County for LIHEAP/USF; (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese serving Mercer; (6) Community FoodBank of New Jersey or regional food bank; (7) NJ SHARES utility-bill assistance; (8) NJ 2-1-1 for general referrals.

Mercer: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of all household income
Proof of Mercer 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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