Burlington
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Local offices in Burlington
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Burlington Housing Authority
800 Walnut Street, Burlington, NJ 08016
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority about affordable public housing and application availability.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on burlingtonha.com
Utilities · City office
Tax and Revenue Collections
525 High Street, Burlington, NJ 08016
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer bills or pay them online, in person, or by mail.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on burlingtonnj.us
Local office · City office
City Hall
525 High Street, Burlington, NJ 08016
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help finding city departments and municipal services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on burlingtonnj.us
Older adults · City office
Daniel Keegan Recreation Center
522 Wood Street, Burlington, NJ 08016
Help here
- Senior recreation programsJoin senior activities such as information sessions, cards and games, and art classes.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on burlingtonnj.us
Library · Regional office
Library Company of Burlington
23 West Union Street, Burlington, NJ 08016
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, programs, and other library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on librarycompanyofburlington.org
City of Burlington, New Jersey website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Burlington
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
Food Bank of South Jersey
1501 John Tipton Boulevard, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Philabundance
3616 S. Galloway Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
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
Burlington County Community Action Partnership
718 Route 130 South, Burlington, NJ 08016
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Burlington County
Burlington is in Burlington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Burlington County Board of Social Services
795 Woodlane Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for food assistance, cash assistance, and health coverage programs.
- Child support and paternityGet help establishing paternity and applying for or enforcing child support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bcbss.org
Public health · County office
Burlington County WIC Program
15 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsWIC offers nutrition counseling and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum people and children under age five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtoncountynj.gov
Housing authority · County office
Burlington County Division of Community Development and Housing
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
Help here
- Housing and homelessness resourcesGet information about county housing programs and help for people facing homelessness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtoncountynj.gov
Local office · Regional office
NJ 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or visit NJ 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj211.org
Human services · County office
Burlington County Department of Human Services
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
Help here
- Human services information and referralsContact the department to find county programs and community services for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtoncountynj.gov
Public health · County office
Burlington County Health Department
Raphael Meadow Health Center, 15 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for county public health services and health information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtoncountynj.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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.
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