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Local offices in Alpha
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Alpha Borough Utility Collector
1001 East Blvd, Alpha, NJ 08865
Help here
- Water and sewer billsAsk about water or sewer bills, check your balance, or pay a bill at the Municipal Building.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alphaboronj.org
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
Local office · City office
Alpha Borough Municipal Building
1001 East Blvd, Alpha, NJ 08865
Help here
- Municipal ClerkVisit the Clerk’s Office for municipal records, vital records, and other borough services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alphaboronj.org
Jobs and training · State office
Warren One-Stop Career Center
445 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, training, and other career services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Library · City office
W.H. Walters Free Public Library
1001 East Boulevard, Alpha, NJ 08865
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books and other public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alphapubliclibrary.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Alpha first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Newark Bible Fellowship Church FOOD PANTRY
Newark Bible Fellowship Church
50 miles from the center of Alpha30 Randolph Place, Newark, NJ 07108
Hours
- Wed9:30 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
- Sat9:30 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
Listed on newarkbiblefellowshipchurchnj.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
UCC Kitchen
United Community Corporation
50 miles from the center of Alpha60 19th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: People who are homeless or homebound
Listed on uccnewark.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
The Market at UCC
United Community Corporation
50 miles from the center of Alpha409 South 18th Street, Newark, NJ 07103
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 2 PM
- Wed10 AM to 2 PM
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: People in Newark and Essex County
What to bring: Make an appointment
Listed on uccnewark.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Alpha
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
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, 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
NORWESCAP
350 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Warren County
Alpha is in Warren County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Warren County Division of Temporary Assistance and Social Services
1 Shotwell Drive, Belvidere, NJ 07823
Help here
- Public assistance and health insurance programsAsk about county public assistance and health insurance programs, including how to apply.
- Child support and paternityGet help with child support and paternity services through the county division.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warrencountynj.gov
Human services · County office
Warren County Department of Human Services
1 Shotwell Drive, Belvidere, NJ 07823
Help here
- Human services information and referralsContact the department to find county and community services for mental health, substance use, family needs, and transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warrencountynj.gov
Public health · County office
Warren County Health Department
700 Oxford Road, Oxford, NJ 07863
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about vaccines, communicable disease, lead safety, and other county public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warrencountynj.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Superior Court of New Jersey, Warren County
413 Second Street, Belvidere, NJ 07823
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesUse New Jersey Courts self-help resources for court forms and information about representing yourself.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warrencountynj.gov
Older adults · County office
Warren County Division of Aging and Disability Services
1 Shotwell Drive, Belvidere, NJ 07823
Help here
- Senior center meals and activitiesAsk about senior center meals, exercise, and activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on warrencountynj.gov
Veterans · County office
Warren County Veteran Services
1 Shotwell Drive, Belvidere, NJ 07823
Help here
- Veterans benefits and resourcesGet help filing veterans benefit claims and finding community resources for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warrencountynj.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