Longport
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Local offices in Longport
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Longport Tax Office
2305 Atlantic Avenue, Longport, NJ 08403
Help here
- Tax and water or sewer billsPay property tax or water and sewer bills and ask about payment options.Apply online
- Tax deductionsAsk about property tax deductions for eligible seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and surviving spouses.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on longportnj.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
Local office · City office
Borough of Longport
2305 Atlantic Avenue, Longport, NJ 08403
Help here
- Municipal servicesContact Borough Hall for help finding municipal departments, forms, and resident services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on longportnj.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Longport Community Building
33rd Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, Longport, NJ 08403
Help here
- Beach access assistanceAsk the Recreation Department about seasonal beach access and assistance services at the Community Building.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on longportnj.gov
Library · City office
Longport Public Library
2305 Atlantic Avenue, Longport, NJ 08403
Help here
- Library resourcesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and printing, and attend library programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on longportpubliclibrary.org
Borough of Longport, NJ website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Longport
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
Offices for all of Atlantic County
Longport is in Atlantic County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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
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
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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