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Local offices in Atlantic City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Atlantic County Department of Family and Community Development
1333 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceGet help applying for SNAP, Work First New Jersey, and emergency assistance.Apply online
- NJ FamilyCareGet information and help with NJ FamilyCare and Medicaid.Apply online
- Child supportGet help establishing paternity, locating a parent, or handling a child support matter.Read more
- Housing and emergency assistanceAsk about emergency assistance and services for people facing homelessness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlanticcountynj.gov
Human services · City office
Atlantic City Health & Human Services
1301 Bacharach Blvd., 4th Floor, Suite 409, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Help here
- Utility bill assistanceEligible Atlantic City residents can apply for help with overdue utility bills.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acnj.gov
Housing help · City office
Atlantic City Housing Authority
227 N. Vermont Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersResidents can contact the authority about public housing and housing choice vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlanticcityha.org
Older adults · City office
Atlantic City Senior Services
1301 Bacharach Blvd., 5th Floor, Suite 511, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Help here
- Senior programs and transportationResidents age 55 and older can get information about activities, classes, trips, and transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acnj.gov
Library · City office
Atlantic City Free Public Library
1 North Tennessee Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can get a library card and use books, computers, and digital resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlanticcitylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Atlantic City Recreation
1301 Bacharach Blvd., 4th Floor, Suite 406, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Help here
- Recreation programsResidents can find and register for city recreation programs, events, and trips.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acnj.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Atlantic City
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
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
O.C.E.A.N. Inc.
40 Washington Street, P.O. Box 1029, Toms River, NJ 08753-1029
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Atlantic City
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Atlantic City. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Atlantic County One-Stop Career Center
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
3.9 miles away
2 South Main Street, 1st Floor, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Mon-Fri
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 10, 2026
American Job Center
Cumberland County One Stop Career Center
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
31 miles away
3322 College Drive, Rowan College of South Jersey - Cumberland, Vineland, NJ 08360-8067
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 10, 2026
American Job Center
Cape May County One Stop Career Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
34 miles away
3801 Rt. 9 South, Unit # 3, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 10, 2026
Unemployment benefits in New Jersey
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Atlantic Cape May Workforce Development Board
2 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
Workforce board
New Jersey State Employment and Training Commission
PO Box 940, Trenton, NJ 08625
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Atlantic County
Atlantic City is in Atlantic County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
State Unemployment Office, Atlantic County
2 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
Help here
- Unemployment insurance assistanceUnemployment claimants can schedule an in-person appointment for help with their claim.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlanticcountynj.gov
State office · Nonprofit
Atlantic City WIC
139 North Iowa Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gatewaycap.org
State office · Nonprofit
Galloway WIC
333 East Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ 08205
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gatewaycap.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Gateway Community Action Partnership
110 Cohansey Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Help here
- Community action servicesContact Gateway to ask about community services available to Atlantic County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gatewaycap.org
Public health · County office
Atlantic County Division of Public Health
201 South Shore Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
Help here
- Public health clinics and servicesGet information about immunizations, disease screening, and other county health services.
- Women’s health clinicEligible residents can get women’s health screenings and referrals by appointment.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlanticcountynj.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Atlantic County Office on Aging
101 South Shore Road, Office 217, Northfield, NJ 08225
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information, referrals, and help planning services.
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.
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