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New Jersey
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 21, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in New Jersey, we recommend that you visit the Department of Human Services or the governor's COVID-19 Resources website.
Food-Related Relief Programs
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Long Valley Community Assistance Program
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Long Valley Community Assistance Program is continuing to operate the Interfaith Food Pantry for residents of Washington Township.. » more information -
Norwescap Food Pantries
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Norwescap is operating food pantries in multiple counties in New Jersey. » more information -
Oaks Integrated Care
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Oaks Integrated Care is operating food pantries for low-income individuals in Mt. Holly and Berlin. The pantries provide basic food, clothing, and household provisions, provided sufficient quantities of each are in … » more information -
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen is providing to-go meals to those in need. » more information -
Flemington Area Food Pantry
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Flemington Area Food Pantry is providing food to clients through a drive-thru service. Volunteers meet clients at their car, take their pantry order, then deliver available items to clients in their car. Items … » more information -
Fulfill Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Fulfill is continuing to stock and supply food pantries and soup kitchens in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The organization is also operating an online food pantry and soup kitchen locator. » more information -
Catholic Charities’ Paterson Food Pantries
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Diocese of Paterson is running three grab-and-go food pantries in Paterson, Dover, and Franklin. » more information -
Food Bank Network of Somerset County
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Food Bank Network of Somerset County is continuing to provide food and other supplies out of the Foodbank warehouse to Somerset County residents in need of assistance. » more information -
Catholic Charities’ Trenton Food Pantries
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Diocese of Trenton is operating grab-and-go food pantries in Trenton, Burlington, and Lakewood Township. » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Assistance for Survivors of Domestic Violence
New Jersey offers a variety of assistance programs for survivors of domestic violence, including a hotline and access to a confidential safe house, which are continuing to offer assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. » more information -
Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System Available for Free Use Statewide to Clean, Preserve PPE
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and The Defense Logistics Agency, has secured the Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System (CCDS) to assist healthcare … » more information -
Elective Surgeries and Invasive Procedures Allowed to Resume
Elective surgeries and invasive procedures, both medical and dental, are allowed to resume. These procedures must resume according to the policies issued by the New Jersey Department of Health and the Division of Consumer Affairs, which include … » more information -
Free Drive-thru Testing for COVID-19 at Bergen County Community College and PNC Bank Arts Center
Individuals experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, such as cough, fever (99.6F or above) or shortness of breath, are eligible for free drive-thru testing for COVID-19 at Bergen County Community College. » more information -
Free Flights for Healthcare Volunteers Coming to New Jersey to Assist with COVID-19 Response
New Jersey’s Department of Health is offering free round-trip flights to health care workers coming to New Jersey to help with the state’s efforts to fight COVID-19. » more information -
Free Mental Health Assistance Hotline is Available for Persons Experiencing Stress, Anxiety, or Other Mental Health Conditions as a Result of the COVID-19 Epidemic
Individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, or other mental health conditions as a result of COVID-19 can speak to a live, trained behavioral health specialist to seek assistance and get connected with further mental health resources. » more information -
Free Substance Use Disorder Hotline May Help Individuals Whose Treatment Has Been Disrupted by the COVID-19 Epidemic
Individuals whose Substance Use Disorder treatment plans and support networks may have been disrupted due to the COVID-19 epidemic can use ReachNJ, a service that connects individuals who need counseling to live, trained addiction experts who answer … » more information -
Free Testing for COVID-19 for Persons Without Insurance Coverage
Fees for testing for COVID-19 and related diagnostic services are waived for persons without health insurance. » more information -
Informational Materials and Communication Aids Relating to COVID-19 for Persons Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
The New Jersey Department of Human Services has provided communication aids and informational materials relating to COVID-19 to assist persons who are deaf or hard of hearing in seeking treatment and in learning more about the COVID-19 pandemic. » more information -
Medicaid
The New Jersey Department of Human Services Medicaid program provides health insurance to parents/caretakers and dependent children, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind, or disabled. » more information -
Online COVID-19 Testing Center Locator
New Jersey is offering an online portal where individuals can locate state and privately operated COVID-19 testing centers. » more information -
Online Portal for New Jersey Residents With Disabilities or Access And Functional Needs to Provide Information to Emergency Response Agencies
New Jersey offers an online portal to give New Jersey residents with disabilities or access and functional needs and their families, friends, caregivers and associates an opportunity to provide information to emergency response agencies so emergency … » more information -
PPE Supplier Registry
New Jersey has assembled a PPE supplier registry to assist private businesses and organizations in locating potential suppliers for PPE and other COVID-related goods and services. » more information -
Telehealth Services are Covered Under Medicaid/NJ Family Care, State Health Benefits, School Employees Health Benefits, NJ Charity Care, Private Insurance, and Children and Families, Children’s System of Care Programs
Participants in the Medicaid/NJ Family Care, State Health Benefits, School Employees Health Benefits, NJ Charity Care, private insurance and Children and Families, Children’s System of Care Programs can now take advantage of telehealth programs … » more information -
Temporary Emergency Licensing for Recent Health Care Graduates
Recent graduates of nursing, physician assistant, pharmacy, and respiratory care therapy programs who have not yet been able to take and pass their licensing exams will be granted temporary emergency licenses to assist in New Jersey’s COVID-19 … » more information -
Waiver of Certain Restrictions on Prescription Refills
The New Jersey Department of Human Services has waived certain restrictions in order to allow early prescription refills and the dispensing of a ninety days’ supply of prescribed maintenance medications to any Medicaid/NJ Family Care Enrollee or … » more information -
Waiver of Co-pay for COVID-19 Testing and Related Services for all Medicaid/NJ members and NJ Charity Care Recipients
Co-pays for visits for COVID-19 testing and testing-related-services for all Medicaid/NJ members and NJ Charity Care recipients are waived. » more information -
Waiver of Cost Sharing for COVID-19 Testing and Related Services for all State Health Benefits or School Employees Health Benefits Members
Cost sharing for visits for COVID-19 testing and testing-related-services for all State Health Benefits or School Employees Health Benefits members is waived. » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information -
Eva’s Village
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Eva’s Village is operating a substance abuse and mental health Peer Support Hotline, and providing grab-and-go meals at their Community Kitchen to North Jersey residents in need. » more information -
JBWS
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, JBWS (formerly Jersey Battered Women’s Service) is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related … » more information -
New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence (NJCEDV) is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking … » more information -
Oaks Integrated Care
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Oaks Integrated Care is operating food pantries for low-income individuals in Mt. Holly and Berlin. The pantries provide basic food, clothing, and household provisions, provided sufficient quantities of each are in … » more information
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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Assistance for Survivors of Domestic Violence
New Jersey offers a variety of assistance programs for survivors of domestic violence, including a hotline and access to a confidential safe house, which are continuing to offer assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. » more information -
Automatic Extension for Housing Search Period Associated with Housing Choice Vouchers to 120 Days
New Jersey’s Housing Choice Voucher Program provides funding to assist low-income families in the private rental market. As part of the program, participants are required to satisfy the program’s requirements by securing housing for which they are … » more information -
Emergency Grant Funding Program to Assist Small Residential Landlords and Tenants
The program will reimburse small residential rental property owners for lost rent revenue due to COVID-19 between April and July 2020, as long as they agree to forgive outstanding back rent and late fees that their tenant accrued during this time. » more information -
Moratorium on Residential Evictions and Foreclosures Statewide
All residential eviction and foreclosure proceedings are suspended in the State of New Jersey until further notice. » more information -
Moratorium on Utility Shutoffs
All of New Jersey’s public electric, phone, cable, water and gas utilities have universally agreed to suspend service shutoffs indefinitely due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Despite the suspension of shutoffs, customers are not relieved of their payment … » more information -
Residential Mortgage Relief
For residents impacted by COVID-19, certain financial institutions will offer mortgage-payment forbearances of up to 90 days, which will allow for reductions or delays in monthly mortgage payments. Participating financial institutions currently … » more information -
Residential Tenants May Direct Their Landlords to Use Their Security Deposits to Offset Rent or Back Rent
New Jersey residential tenants may direct their landlords to use their security deposits to offset rent or back rent. Tenants will not be obligated to make any further security deposit payments relating to their current lease agreement, but would … » more information -
Suspension of Rent Increases at All New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency-Regulated Properties
The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency has voted to suspend rent increases at all eligible properties within the Agency’s portfolio. » more information
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