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Local offices in High Bridge
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
High Bridge Utility Billing
97 West Main Street, High Bridge, NJ 08829
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash billsAsk about your borough utility bill or make a payment in person at Borough Hall.Read more
- Water and sewer bill assistanceLearn about state help that may pay past due water and sewer bills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on highbridge.org
Local office · City office
High Bridge Borough Hall
97 West Main Street, High Bridge, NJ 08829
Help here
- Borough servicesContact Borough Hall for help with municipal services and questions for borough offices.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on highbridge.org
Library · Regional office
High Bridge Public Library
71 Main Street, High Bridge, NJ 08829
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books and other public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on highbridge.org
Borough of High Bridge website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of High Bridge first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Newark Bible Fellowship Church FOOD PANTRY
Newark Bible Fellowship Church
36 miles from the center of High Bridge30 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
36 miles from the center of High Bridge60 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
36 miles from the center of High Bridge409 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
Food pantry
Roseville Church Food Pantry
Roseville Church
37 miles from the center of High Bridge36 Roseville Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Groceries distributed every 2nd Monday of the month.
Who can come: All patrons
Listed on rosevillechurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry
Saint Mary's Church
37 miles from the center of High Bridge520 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Newark residents
What to bring: Current ID
Listed on smcnewark.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
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Rutgers University-Newark
38 miles from the center of High Bridge350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Paul Robeson Campus Center, Room 226, Newark, NJ 07102
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 3 PM
- Tue11 AM to 3 PM
- Wed1 PM to 6 PM
- Thu11 AM to 3 PM
Who can come: Rutgers-Newark students, staff, and faculty
What to bring: Available to Rutgers-Newark community members. There is no eligibility process.
Listed on studentaffairs.newark.rutgers.edu, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve High Bridge
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
Job help near High Bridge
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 High Bridge. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Warren County One Stop Career Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
15 miles away
445 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 9, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center
Also helps young people
16 miles away
75 Veterans Memorial Drive E, Suite 102, Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 2026
American Job Center
Morris County One Stop Career Center
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
21 miles away
13 Emery Ave, Randolph, NJ 07869
Hours: 8:30-4:30 Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 9, 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
Greater Raritan Workforce Investment Board
27 Warren Street, 3rd Floor, PO Box 3000, Somerville, NJ 08876
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 Hunterdon County
High Bridge is in Hunterdon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Hunterdon County Division of Social Services
6 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ 08822
Help here
- Social services and benefitsGet help with benefit screening, cash assistance, Medicaid, food assistance, and emergency shelter services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.hunterdon.nj.us
State office · Nonprofit
NORWESCAP WIC Program
Flemington United Methodist Church, 116 East Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible families can contact the WIC program for nutrition support and food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
NJ 211
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, bills, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org
Housing help · County office
Hunterdon County Division of Housing
8 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ 08822
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramAsk about rental assistance through the county’s Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.hunterdon.nj.us
Public health · County office
Hunterdon County Department of Health
314 State Route 12, County Complex, Building 1, Flemington, NJ 08822
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about public health nursing, environmental health, emergency health response, and other health programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.hunterdon.nj.us
Mental health and recovery · County office
Hunterdon County Mental Health Services
Help here
- Mental health resourcesContact the county for information about local mental health services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.hunterdon.nj.us
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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