Hightstown
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Local offices in Hightstown
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Hightstown Housing Authority
131 Rogers Avenue, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Help here
- Public housingAsk the authority about affordable public housing and how to apply.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hightstownhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Tax/Water/Sewer Collection Office
156 Bank Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay water and sewer bills or ask the borough about a billing issue.
- Water bill assistance informationFind information about the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hightstownborough.com
Local office · City office
Hightstown Borough Hall
156 Bank Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Help here
- Borough servicesContact Borough Hall for help with municipal services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hightstownborough.com
Older adults · City office
East Windsor Senior Center
40 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Help here
- Senior activities and servicesHightstown seniors can use the center for activities, meals, health talks, and local bus service.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on east-windsor.nj.us
Library · Regional office
Hightstown Memorial Branch Library
114 Franklin Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch for library materials, public programs, and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mcl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hightstown
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
Central 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
Mercer County
Serves Mercer County except Trenton
640 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650-0068
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
United Progress, Inc.
Serves the City of Trenton only
56 Escher St, Trenton, NJ 08609-1018
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Mercer County
Hightstown is in Mercer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Mercer County Board of Social Services
200 Woolverton Street, Trenton, NJ 08650-2099
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesApply for food, health, cash, housing, and other help based on your needs.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county social services office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercoboss.hosted.civiclive.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Mercer County
Help here
- Community assistanceContact the agency to find help and programs for people facing poverty.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capmercer.org
Local office · Nonprofit
Children's Home Society Mercer WIC Program
1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing, NJ 08638
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Local office · Regional office
NJ 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall NJ 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org
Jobs and training · State office
Mercer County One-Stop Career Center
26 Yard Avenue, Building 4, 1st Floor, Trenton, NJ 08625-0954
Help here
- Career and job search servicesGet career counseling, job training, resume help, and support finding work.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
State office
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Trenton Vehicle Center
120 South Stockton Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
Help here
- Vehicle and motor vehicle servicesVisit the center for eligible vehicle registration, title, plate, and disability placard transactions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.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