Atlantic City Electric has expanded its Atlantic City Electric Customer Relief Fund in collaboration with nonprofit partner SHARES.

An additional $500,000 will be added to the existing fund to support customers across South Jersey, bringing the total amount of customer assistance available through the fund to $4.5 million in the past year. The contribution comes from Exelon, Atlantic City Electric’s parent company, and will be provided to eligible customers in the form of one-time grants of up to $500, up from $300 previously. Previous recipients will automatically receive the difference from the original $300, up to $500, credited to their account.

The fund is open to active, limited income customers who are income qualified for federal and state energy assistance programs and have at least $250 in arrearages. Moderate income customers who meet certain income eligibility requirements may also be eligible for support. Approved grants will be credited to the customer’s Atlantic City Electric account.

Sign up to receive emergency alerts and severe weather warnings that could directly impact residents, businesses and second homeowners in Atlantic County.

Atlantic County is able to send registered participants emergency alerts via phone, text message (SMS), email, mobile application, and TTY phone, based on your preferences. It is important that we collect this contact information because many households no longer utilize traditional land-based telephone lines.

The system is intended to be used for emergency alerts, as well as non-emergency incidents that may have significant impacts to residents. Emergency Alerts may be related to specific hazards that require some kind of action be taken such as evacuation, shelter-in-place, boil water orders, etc. Non-emergency alerts may include significant transportation problems with prolonged impacts, missing persons or significant ongoing police or fire activity. This is not an all-inclusive list but is meant to demonstrate that the system will not be used for routine information. In addition to receiving information on a wireless device, registrants may also receive notification on their land telephone line, as available, depending on the type of incident or event. 

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.

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.