Local Resources for Families in Need

If you know of or are a family in need, please call the following resources.  If you need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to your school counselor.  

NJ 211

NJ 211 is a New Jersey specific search engine to connect families with health and human services needs such as financial assistance, utilities assistance, food assistance, housing assistance, and employment assistance. If you or someone you know has a need, consider searching on this website.  If a family has limited internet or no internet access, then they can call “2-1-1” 24/7/365.  To access NJ211, please click here

Readington Area Starfish Food Pantry 

The Readington Area Starfish Food Pantry is available to provide assistance during this difficult time to families who are financially struggling. For assistance, please call Readington Township Social Services at 908-534-0974. 

Readington Township Social Services 

Readington Township Social Services at 908-534-0974.

Hunterdon County – Flemington Area Food Pantry

In this time of crisis, hunger and food insecurity have increased significantly; the food banks need help. To contact, please call: 908-788-5568. The Flemington Food Pantry is located at: 154 Route 31 North, Flemington NJ.

If you are in a position to help, please consider making a donation of any amount to help our neighbors and our community. The donation of money allows the food pantry to buy items in large quantities without asking donors to make drop-off trips. Any amount you can afford will help feed those in need. To donate, please click here.

Hunterdon Help Line:

 908-782-4357

Food Access: People in need, particularly our vulnerable populations, should contact Helpline if in need of food deliveries. As is our usual custom, we determine what services fit them the best based upon their information and make sure they receive the food they need either through our volunteer base or appropriate organizations, such as food pantries and Meals on Wheels, that can accommodate them. 

Volunteers: Please also send people wishing to volunteer our way. They will be matched with the appropriate program, services, and organizations. We are doing this in a safe and organized fashion so that our vulnerable populations receiving services, as well as those giving, are safe and protected. 

For more information: www.helplinehc.org

Hunterdon County Department of Human Services

This county office offers a variety of resources to qualifying families that are facing hardship such as healthcare, food stamps, employment training, Medicaid, homeless/emergency programs, senior citizen emergency programs, Work First/Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, and SSH TANF.  For more information please visit the website or use the following contact information:

Community Services Building

6 Gauntt Place - PO Box 2900

Flemington, New Jersey 08822-2900

908-788-1300

Hunterdon Healthcare Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU)

Services are free and voluntary. For more information, please click here.