Emergency Assistance | Mercer County Board of Social Services

200 Woolverton St, Trenton, NJ 08650

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently receiving WFNJ/TANF/GA or SSI benefits. For the Rapid Rehousing program, self-sufficient TANF families who are currently homeless.

Required documents

Completed application/registration forms

Hours

Mon, Wed, Thurs, and Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tues 8:30 am - 8:30 pm

800-564-1595

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Alternate Phone

609-989-4320 ext. 1427

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Main Phone

Websitehttps://www.mcboss.org/services_offered/cash_assistance

Email[email protected]

Application process

Visit an office or call for information.

Fees

None

Service area

Mercer County, NJ

Provides emergency assistance to recipients of WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

Essential food
Clothing
Shelter and household furnishings
Temporary rental assistance or back rent or mortgage payments
Limited utility payment assistance (such as heat, water and electric)
Transportation to search for housing
Moving expenses

What's Here

Homelessness Prevention Programs Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance Relocation Assistance Mortgage Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Mercer County Board of Social Services

Aims to provide an opportunity for self-sufficiency to individuals and families through economic and social service programs designed for this purpose. Provides a variety of financial, medical and social services to persons and families who meet the necessary program criteria.