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Local offices in Sussex County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Sussex County Division of Social Services
83 Spring Street, Suite 203, Newton, NJ 07860
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for food benefits and cash assistance through the county social services office.
- Housing help and referralsAsk about emergency housing help and referrals to local housing resources.
- Adult Protective ServicesReport suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an adult who is elderly or has a disability.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sussex.nj.us
State office · Regional office
NORWESCAP WIC Program
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistancePregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can apply for food and nutrition support through the WIC program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Human services · County office
Sussex County Division of Community and Youth Services
Help here
- Community and youth servicesContact the division for county community, youth, disability, and behavioral health service connections.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sussex.nj.us
Public health · County office
Sussex County Division of Health
201 Wheatsworth Road, Hamburg, NJ 07419
Help here
- Public health nursingContact the county health division for public health nursing and local health services.
- Cancer screeningEligible residents can ask about free cancer screening and follow-up through NJCEED.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sussex.nj.us
Older adults · County office
Sussex County Division of Senior Services and ADRC
One Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Help here
- Aging and disability resource connectionGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and adults with disabilities live independently.
- Medicare counselingGet free help understanding Medicare and health insurance options through the SHIP program.
- Senior nutritionJoin a county senior site for a midday meal and social activities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sussex.nj.us
Veterans · County office
Sussex County Veterans Services
One Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Help here
- Veteran service officer referralsContact the county to connect with a veteran service officer serving Sussex County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sussex.nj.us
Child support · State office
Sussex County Child Support
Sussex County Courthouse, 43-47 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, including establishing parentage and support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on njchildsupport.gov
Emergency help · County office
Sussex County Division of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency coordinationThe county coordinates available resources during emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sussex.nj.us
Jobs and training · State office
Sussex One-Stop Career Center
30 Moran Street, Newton, NJ 07860-1832
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, training, and other career services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
State office
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Newton Vehicle Center
51 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860
Help here
- Motor vehicle servicesVisit by appointment for vehicle registration and title services, and walk in for eligible vehicle center services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Library · County office
Sussex County Library System
125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ 07860
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, programs, and other library services across the county system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sussex.nj.us
Sussex County, New Jersey website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Sussex County, closest to the center of Hopatcong first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
The Market at UCC
United Community Corporation
28 miles from the center of Hopatcong409 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
Free meals
UCC Kitchen
United Community Corporation
28 miles from the center of Hopatcong60 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
Food pantry
Roseville Church Food Pantry
Roseville Church
28 miles from the center of Hopatcong36 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
Newark Bible Fellowship Church FOOD PANTRY
Newark Bible Fellowship Church
28 miles from the center of Hopatcong30 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
Food pantry
pantry+ at RU-N
Rutgers University-Newark
29 miles from the center of Hopatcong350 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
Food pantry
Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry
Saint Mary's Church
29 miles from the center of Hopatcong520 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
Nonprofits that serve Sussex County
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
Cities and towns in Sussex 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
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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