Assistance for Families In Need

In this difficult economy many families need some assistance; here are a few places that may help in times of need:

Ocean County

• Call 211 or www.nj211.org on the web - help from a-z
• Catholic Charities - 732-363-5322 - Various Helps
• New Beginnings Food and Clothing Pantry - 732-451-0777
• Ocean Inc.- Home Energy Assistance Program
• 732-244-9041 x 10, 11 and 16
• Your Grandmother's Cupboard - Toms River- 732-240-0441 - Food
• St. Vincent De Paul at:   (Rent, Utility Bills)
  • St. Dominic's -732-840-7450
  • St.  Martha's - 732-295-3630
  • Church of the Visitation -732-477-0028
• Social Services - 732-349-1500 -Information on help available plus contact for Ocean County Hunger Relief

Monmouth County

• Call 211 or www.nj211.org on the web - help from a-z
• St. Vincent's De Paul at:  St. Veronica's - 732-363-4200
• Love Inc.:  732-542-7012 Furniture, Finances, Vehicles
• Check Mate Inc.  -732-774-3100  - helps with rent
• Interfaith Neighbors - 732-775 0525
• Social Services - 732-431-6000

Help with Debt Management

• HUD - certified counseling agencies www.hud.gov
• NJCA - www.njcitizenaction.org
• NJHOPE - HOPENOW 1-888-995-HOPE
• Your mortgage lender or servicer
• NJ Dept of Banking or Insurance (973) 648-4713
• NJ Division of Consumer Affairs (800) 242-5846
• HMFA - nj.gov/dca/hmfa/
• Legal Services of New Jersey (888) 576-5529
• Newark Essex Legal Services (973) 824-3000