Dumont
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Local offices in Dumont
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Dumont Social Services
50 Washington Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628
Help here
- Food pantryContact Social Services for information about the borough food pantry and its application.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dumontnj.gov
Utilities · City office
Department of Public Works
50 Washington Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628
Help here
- Sewer and public works helpCall the Department of Public Works to report a sewer stoppage or ask about borough waste and street services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dumontnj.gov
Local office · City office
Borough Hall
50 Washington Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628
Help here
- Borough servicesContact Borough Hall to find the right municipal office for local government services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dumontnj.gov
Older adults · City office
Dumont Senior Center
39 Dumont Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the Senior Center for help with senior services and center activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dumontnj.gov
Utilities · City office
Tax Collector's Office
50 Washington Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628
Help here
- Property tax paymentsPay property taxes or contact the office with questions about a tax bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dumontnj.gov
Library · City office
Dixon Homestead Library
180 Washington Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628
Help here
- Library resources and programsUse the library's collections, programs, and resources for learning and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dumontnj.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dumont
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
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Corporation
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
Greater Bergen Community Action
392 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bergen County
Dumont is in Bergen County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Bergen County Board of Social Services
218 Route 17 North, Building A, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP, General Assistance, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
- NJ FamilyCare enrollment helpGet in-person help applying for NJ FamilyCare health coverage.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bcbss.com
Child support · State office
Bergen County Child Support
39 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Help here
- Child support order enforcementGet help enforcing an existing child support order.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on njchildsupport.gov
State office · Regional office
St. Joseph’s Medical Center WIC Program, Hackensack clinic
15 State Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of Bergen County
One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Help here
- Housing assistanceFind information about rental assistance and affordable housing programs for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on habcnj.org
Human services · County office
Bergen County Department of Human Services
One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Help here
- Human and family servicesGet information, referrals, counseling, and help finding services for individuals and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bergencountynj.gov
Public health · County office
Bergen County Department of Health Services, Office of Public Health Nursing
One Bergen County Plaza, 4th Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Help here
- Public health nursingGet information about immunizations, communicable disease prevention, tuberculosis case management, and cancer screening.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bergencountynj.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.
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