Bridgeton
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Local offices in Bridgeton
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Housing help · City office
Community Development
50 E. Broad Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Help here
- Housing rehabilitation assistanceAsk the office whether you may qualify for city home repair help.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbridgetonnj.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Bridgeton Housing Authority
110 E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Help here
- Public housingApply online for public housing or get help with an existing application.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bridgetonpha.org
Utilities · City office
Department of Water & Sewer
2 S. Industrial Boulevard, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceContact the department about city water and sewer service and bills.
- Water and sewer bill assistance informationAsk about help with overdue water and sewer bills through the state assistance program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbridgetonnj.gov
Utilities · City office
Municipal Tax Collector
181 E Commerce Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Help here
- Utility bill paymentsPay or ask questions about water, sewer, and trash charges.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbridgetonnj.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
181 E Commerce Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Help here
- City information and customer serviceContact City Hall to find the right city office or report a concern.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbridgetonnj.gov
State office
New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Bridgeton Office
40 East Broad Street, Suite 204, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationGet help with services that support people with disabilities in finding or keeping work.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Library · City office
Bridgeton Free Public Library
150 E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Help here
- Library services and programsUse the library for books, internet access, digital materials, and community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbridgetonnj.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Department of Recreation
45 Mayor Aitken Drive, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind recreation programs, sports, park information, and permits for park use.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbridgetonnj.gov
City of Bridgeton, New Jersey website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bridgeton
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Community Foodbank of New Jersey
31 Evans Terminal, Hillside, NJ 07205
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Gateway Community Action Partnership
110 Cohansey Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cumberland County
Bridgeton is in Cumberland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Cumberland County Division of Social Services
275 N. Delsea Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP, TANF, General Assistance, and other eligible benefits.Apply online
- Emergency and other social servicesAsk about emergency assistance and other social services for eligible residents.
- Child support and paternityGet help establishing paternity, locating a parent, or setting or changing a support order.
- NJ FamilyCareApply for Medicaid and other NJ FamilyCare health coverage programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountynj.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Gateway Community Action Partnership WIC Program
10 Washington Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Housing help · City office
Bridgeton Housing Authority
110 E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Help here
- Public and rental housingAsk the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bridgetonpha.org
Housing help · City office
Millville Housing Authority
1153 Holly Berry Lane, Millville, NJ 08332
Help here
- Public and rental housingAsk the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on millvillehousing.org
Housing help · City office
Vineland Housing Authority
191 W. Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360
Help here
- Public and rental housingAsk the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vha.org
Human services · County office
Cumberland County Department of Human Services
164 W. Broad Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Help here
- Human services information and referralsContact the department for information about county human services and programs.
- Mental health crisis informationCall the listed county mental health emergency hotline for crisis help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountynj.gov
New Jersey programs by kind of help
These are run by New Jersey and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- NJ 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988