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.

Hours

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

800-564-1595

Voice

609-989-4320 ext. 1427

Voice

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

[email protected]

Application process

Visit an office or call for information.

Service area

Mercer County, NJ

Description

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

Electric Service Payment Assistance TANF Recipients Water Service Payment Assistance Homelessness Prevention Programs Gas Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Mortgage Payment Assistance Relocation Assistance Rapid Re-Housing Programs Heating Fuel 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.