Burlington County
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Local offices in Burlington County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtoncountynj.gov
Housing help · 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtoncountynj.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Burlington County Division of Behavioral Health
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
Help here
- Behavioral health informationContact the division for information about behavioral health services and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtoncountynj.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Burlington County Office on Aging / Aging and Disability Resource Connection
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpOlder adults and people with disabilities can call for information about local services and supports.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtoncountynj.gov
Veterans · County office
Burlington County Department of Military and Veterans Services
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and service members can get help understanding and applying for benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtoncountynj.gov
Emergency help · County office
Burlington County Office of Emergency Management
Public Safety Building, 1 Academy Drive, Westampton, NJ 08060
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind emergency preparedness information and county alerts for residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtoncountynj.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Burlington County American Job Center
795 Woodlane Road, 2nd Floor, Westampton, NJ 08060
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, training, and returning to work.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Library · County office
Burlington County Library System
5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060
Help here
- Library collections and learning resourcesUse library books, digital resources, public computers, research help, and community programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bcls.lib.nj.us
Burlington County, New Jersey website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Burlington County
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
Cities and towns in Burlington County
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 2-1-1
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