Elizabeth
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Local offices in Elizabeth
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Department of Health and Human Services
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Help here
- Human services information and referralsContact the department for help finding city human services and support programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elizabethnj.org
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth
Help here
- Public and senior housingThe housing authority manages affordable family housing, senior housing, and Section 8 assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hacenj.com
Utilities · City office
Department of Public Works
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Help here
- Public works and utility concernsResidents can contact Public Works about city streets, garbage and recycling, and water or wastewater system concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elizabethnj.org
Older adults · City office
Office on Aging
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Help here
- Senior benefits and supportStaff help older and disabled residents with benefit forms, housing applications, transportation programs, and senior activities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elizabethnj.org
Jobs and training · State office
Elizabeth One-Stop Career Center
Union College of Union County, Lessner Building, 12 West Jersey Street, 3rd Floor, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Help here
- Career and job search helpJob seekers can get career counseling, job search help, training services, and resume support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
State office · State office
Elizabeth Licensing Center
17 Caldwell Place, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Help here
- Driver licensingResidents can visit this state licensing center for in-person driver license and identification services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Library · City office
Elizabeth Public Library
11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Help here
- Library access and programsResidents can use library materials, public computers, and programs at the main library and its branches.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elizabethnj.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Department of Recreation
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsResidents can find parks, recreation programs, camps, sports, and community center activities.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elizabethnj.org
City of Elizabeth, New Jersey website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Elizabeth
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
Central 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
Plainfield Action Services
Serves the City of Plainfield only
515 Watchung Avenue, City Hall Annex Building, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Union County
Serves Union County except Plainfield
10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Administration Building, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Union County
Elizabeth is in Union County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · City office
City of Plainfield WIC Program
510 Watchung Ave., Plainfield, NJ 07060
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can apply for WIC food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
PROCEED, Inc.
1126 Dickinson St., Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Help here
- Family and community supportUnion County residents can ask about family support, health services, and help with energy costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on proceedinc.com
Local office · Regional office
NJ 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall NJ 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Union Vicinage Court User Resource Center
Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad St., Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Help here
- Court self-help and procedural informationGet help understanding court forms and procedures, plus referrals to community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on njcourts.gov
Library · Regional office
Libraries of Union County Consortium
Help here
- Public library servicesFind public libraries across Union County and access their educational and recreational services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on luccnj.org
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