Cape May
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Local offices in Cape May
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Cape May Housing Authority
639 Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the Housing Authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance applications.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on capemayha.org
Utilities · City office
Cape May Tax and Utility Collection Office
643 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay your water or sewer bill in person or get help with billing questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on capemaycity.com
Local office · City office
Cape May City Hall
643 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit City Hall for help with city services, records, and questions about local government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on capemaycity.com
Library · Regional office
Cape May City Library
720 Franklin Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Help here
- Library servicesUse library books, computers, Wi-Fi, study rooms, printing, copying, scanning, and fax services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cmcl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Cape May Community Center
110 Ocean Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Help here
- Community and recreation activitiesVisit the Community Center for city recreation activities and programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on capemaycity.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cape May
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
South Jersey Legal Services, 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
O.C.E.A.N. Inc.
40 Washington Street, P.O. Box 1029, Toms River, NJ 08753-1029
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cape May County
Cape May is in Cape May County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Cape May County Division of Social Services
3801 Route 9 South, Unit 4, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for SNAP food benefits, cash assistance, emergency help, and Medicaid programs.
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county social services office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capemaycountynj.gov
Public health · Nonprofit
Cape May WIC
6 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Help here
- WIC nutrition programWIC provides eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children with food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Public health · County office
Cape May County Department of Health
6 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health clinics, vaccinations, screenings, and environmental health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capemaycountynj.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Cape May County Division of Community & Behavioral Health Services
4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Help here
- Community and behavioral health servicesContact the division for information about county community and behavioral health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capemaycountynj.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Cape May County Law Library
Cape May County Court Building, Cape May Court House, NJ
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse the law library to find legal information and research resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on njcourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Cape May County Department of Aging and Disability Services
3801 Route 9 South, Unit 4, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet information and assistance with services and programs for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capemaycountynj.gov
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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.
Call 988Text 988