Milford

Local offices in Milford

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

• Utilities · City office

  Milford Sewer & Water Department

  40 Frenchtown Rd, Milford, NJ 08848

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingContact the collector about water and sewer bills or to ask about payment help.
  Call 908-995-7034DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on milfordnj.gov

• Local office · City office

  Milford Borough Hall

  40 Frenchtown Rd, Milford, NJ 08848

  Help here

  • Borough Clerk servicesGet municipal records, voter registration help, licenses, and vital records such as marriage licenses and certified birth or death certificates.
  Call 908-995-4323DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on milfordnj.gov

• Library · Nonprofit

  Milford Public Library

  40 Frenchtown Rd, Milford, NJ 08848

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, magazines, and audiobooks, and use a computer or the library's Wi-Fi.
  Call 908-995-4072DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on milfordnjlibrary.org

Borough of Milford, New Jersey website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Milford first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Newark Bible Fellowship Church FOOD PANTRY

  Newark Bible Fellowship Church

  47 miles from the center of Milford

  30 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)
  Call 973-373-3677DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on newarkbiblefellowshipchurchnj.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  UCC Kitchen

  United Community Corporation

  47 miles from the center of Milford

  60 19th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Who can come: People who are homeless or homebound

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on uccnewark.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  The Market at UCC

  United Community Corporation

  48 miles from the center of Milford

  409 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

  Call 973-642-0181DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on uccnewark.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Roseville Church Food Pantry

  Roseville Church

  49 miles from the center of Milford

  36 Roseville Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Groceries distributed every 2nd Monday of the month.

  Who can come: All patrons

  Call 973-483-3361DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on rosevillechurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry

  Saint Mary's Church

  49 miles from the center of Milford

  520 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

  Call 973-792-5793DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on smcnewark.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Food Ministry

  Grace Church in Newark

  49 miles from the center of Milford

  950 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Food Distribution at 11:00 a.m. until bags are distributed. Food Pantry: Every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. First Sunday of the Month at 1:00 p.m. Bags available Tuesday-Friday upon request.

  Call 973-623-1733DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on gracechurchinnewark.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Milford

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

Offices for all of Hunterdon County

Milford 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.
  Call 908-788-1300DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 908-454-1210DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 211Website

  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.
  Call 908-788-1336DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 908-788-1351DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 908-788-1253Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.hunterdon.nj.us

Everything in Hunterdon 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.
• 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