Wildwood
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Local offices in Wildwood
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Wildwood Housing Authority
3700 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority to ask about affordable public housing for eligible households.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wildwoodhousing.org
Utilities · Regional office
Wildwood Water Utility
3416 Park Boulevard, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Help here
- Water service and billsContact the utility about water service or pay a water bill; it serves North Wildwood residents.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wildwoodnj.gov
Local office · City office
Wildwood City Hall
4400 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Help here
- City government informationContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and elected officials.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wildwoodnj.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Cape May County One-Stop Career Center
3810 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Help here
- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, training, resumes, and career planning.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Utilities · City office
Wildwood Tax Collector’s Office
4400 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Help here
- Tax, sewer, and water bill paymentsGet help with city tax bills and sewer charges, and make payments or ask about your account.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wildwoodnj.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Byrne Community Center
401 West Youngs Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Help here
- Recreation programsFind city recreation activities and programs at the community center.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wildwoodnj.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wildwood
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
Wildwood 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988