Garwood

Local offices in Garwood

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Garwood Tax Collector

  403 South Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027

  Help here

  • Property tax and sewer bill paymentsGet help with property tax and sewer bills or pay them online.Apply online
  • Property tax relief informationFind information about New Jersey property tax relief programs.Apply online
  Call 908-789-0475DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on garwood.org

• Local office · City office

  Borough Administrative Offices

  403 South Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027

  Help here

  • Borough services and recordsVisit or call the Borough Clerk's Office for municipal records, licenses, permits, and other borough services.
  Call 908-789-0710DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on garwood.org

• Older adults · City office

  Garwood Senior Services

  403 South Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027

  Help here

  • Senior activities and transportationContact the Borough's Senior Citizen Director for senior activities and transportation information.
  • Home delivered mealsContact Mobile Meals of Westfield to ask about meal delivery for people who cannot provide meals for themselves.
  Call 908-789-0710DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on garwood.org

• Library · City office

  Garwood Public Library

  411 Third Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other items, and use digital resources.Apply online
  Call 908-789-1670DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on garwoodpl.org

Borough of Garwood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Garwood

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Union County

Garwood is in Union County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · City office

  City of Plainfield WIC Program

  510 Watchung Ave., Plainfield, NJ 07060

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can apply for WIC food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 908-753-3397DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  PROCEED, Inc.

  1126 Dickinson St., Elizabeth, NJ 07201

  Help here

  • Family and community supportUnion County residents can ask about family support, health services, and help with energy costs.
  Call 908-351-7727DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on proceedinc.com

• 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
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Union Vicinage Court User Resource Center

  Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad St., Elizabeth, NJ 07207

  Help here

  • Court self-help and procedural informationGet help understanding court forms and procedures, plus referrals to community services.
  Call 908-787-1650DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on njcourts.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Libraries of Union County Consortium

  Help here

  • Public library servicesFind public libraries across Union County and access their educational and recreational services.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on luccnj.org

Everything in Union 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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