The programs, services, and support offered to caregivers through the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County are no cost to participants and no insurance is required.

Nuture NJ, in partnership with the NJ Department of Community Affairs, launched the Maternal Rental Assistance Program (MRAP) pilot. Housing insecurity can adversely impact maternal and infant health outcomes. With that in mind, the Maternal Rental Assistance Program was created to support pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families.

The MRAP pilot program has limited spots still available in Atlantic, Mercer and Passaic counties. The MRAP flyer lists the eligibility requirements that the applicant will have to meet. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for an application or more information.

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, the Community Food Bank of New Jersey can help.

There are three quick, easy ways to find local pantries:

Visit http://cfbnj.org/findfood and type in your zip code. South Jersey neighbors can also use this page to view a mobile pantry schedule.

Text “Find Food” for English or “Comida” for Spanish to 908-224-7776 to get food access information in just seconds.

Call the Food Assistance Line at 908-838-4831 to reach the FoodBank's Resource Access Team. They can also help you apply or get recertified for SNAP benefit.

The Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing operates the Equipment Distribution Program (EDP) to ensure that New Jersey residents with hearing loss have access to critical telecommunications and visual home safety equipment. Individuals who meet program eligibility can receive devices at no cost.