Emergency Assistance | Salem County Board of Social Services

147 S Virginia Ave, Penns Grove, NJ 08069

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 – Fri 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

856-299-7200

Voice·

Main Phone

856-351-0432

Fax·

Fax

Websitehttps://www.scbssnj.org/emergency-assistance

Application process

Walk in for an assessment.

Fees

None

Service area

Salem County, NJ

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

Shelter and household furnishings
Temporary rental assistance or housing costs
Utility payments (such as heat, water, and electric)
Moving expenses (security deposit or first month's rent)
Rapid rehousing for TANF recipients

What's Here

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

Providing organization

Salem County Board of Social Services

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