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OUR TEAM IS WORKING REMOTELY TO FULFILL THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. PLEASE CHECK THIS PAGE REGULARLY FOR UPDATES. 

INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS

Benefit Access Program
  • We can connect you with Federal Resources (NJSNAP, healthcare, utilities assistance):
    • Go to the self-referring tool by clicking here
    • Call a Benefit Enroller 609-637-4917
    • Le podemos conectar a recursos federales para aserle frente a sus necesidades. Para Español llame a 609-637-4915
Free tax program
  • For more information please click here
  • To stay informed about the latest tax information please click here  

WAYS YOU CAN HELP 

COVID-19 COMPASSION FUND 
  • Our COVID-19 Compassion Fund supported struggling families in Mercer County financially impacted by the health crisis. Donations supported relief programs, like food pantries and other services to help with basic needs. We will continue to work with our partners to identify resource and service gaps and plan for long-term recovery. Every gift makes a difference! Whether you make a personal or corporate gift, we thank you for being champions for the thousands of families and individuals in our community. Click here to learn more about the fund. 
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY 
  • Mercer Street Friends: Volunteers are needed at the food bank. For more information please contact Sherries Anderson at sanderson@mercerstreetfriends.org or call 609-278-5546. 
  • Meals on Wheels: Volunteers are needed to deliver meals. For more information please call 609-695-3483. 
  • TDI Connect: To assist students who need to study remotely and currently have no access to a PC, TDI Connect is looking for laptop donations. Currently cannot accept MacBook donations. For more information please contact Ray Ingram at ingram@dathil.com or call 609-462-2933.  
  • NJ 2-1-1: Remote volunteers are needed to take calls download information flyer here.
  • NJ VOAD: Visit their volunteer portal to view listed opportunities. Go here to learn more. 

GET HELP 

UWGMC'S BENEFIT ACCESS PROGRAM (ENROLLING CLIENTS VIRTUALLY)
  • Access Federal Resources (NJ SNAP, healthcare, utility assistance) in 4 easy steps:
    • CLICK HERE TO CREATE A PROFILE
    • Fill out the questions (include the most up to date contact information)
    • Submit the profile 
    • The profile will be reviewed for eligibility by one of our Benefit Enrollers and they will contact you for more information
  • You can also call 609-637-4917 to speak with one of our Benefit Enrollers 
NJ 211 
STATE OF NEW JERSEY ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
  • State of NJ Division of Housing and Community Resources (housing, utility assistance, food access) please click here
FOOD PANTRY AND FREE MEAL LOCATIONS IN MERCER COUNTY
General Information
  • Trenton
    • Children's Home Society: can meet with families over zoom or by phone. They are available to help connect clients with resources including unemployment applications, WIC initial certification, and other services. Contact Socorro 609-531-8502 or Evelyn 609-306-1301.
  • Princeton
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
  • IRS Economic Payment: Tax filers with adjusted gross income up to $75,000 for individuals and up to $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns will receive the full payment. For filers with income above those amounts, the payment amount is reduced by $5 for each $100 above the $75,000/$150,000 thresholds. Single filers with income exceeding $99,000 and $198,000 for joint filers with no children are not eligible.
    Eligible taxpayers who filed tax returns for either 2019 or 2018 will automatically receive an economic impact payment of up to $1,200 for individuals or $2,400 for married couples. Parents also receive $500 for each qualifying child.
  • America Saves has tips and resources on how you can financially navigate the crisis. Click here for America Saves information
SINGLECARE SAVINGS ON PRESCRIPTIONS
  • We partner with SingleCare to make prescriptions more affordable to the community. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that now more than ever it’s important for community members to adhere to their prescribed medications. Get the SingleCare discount by providing your pharmacy with the below information when you get a script filled or refilled click here for more information.
FREE INTERNET ACCESS
  • Comcast offers free internet to low-income households so that they can stay connected during the COVID-19 crisis. To qualify for Comcast’s Internet Essentials service, customers must be eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, or SSI. Applicants can get more information about the program by clicking here. You can also call (855) 846-8376 for English or (855) 765-6995 for Spanish.  
For Parents and Children
  • United Way Worldwide and Noggin: Nickelodeon’s interactive learning service for preschoolers, are joining forces to bring Noggin’s brain-boosting content to communities across the country in support of parents as they work to ensure that their young children continue learning during this period of preschool closures due to the pandemic. United Way Worldwide is offering to provide free access to Noggin content — including Paw Patrol, Dora the Explorer, Peppa Pig, Blues Clues and Rusty Rivets — for three months. No credit card is required to sign up. Create an account and access Noggin on your device of choice. Click here to enjoy a free subscription
     
  • Kidsbridge: is excited to help parents quarantined at home with children and teachers who are working to educate their students remotely. KIDSBRIDGE@Home offers meaningful, one-on-one family-oriented activities that develop social-emotional skills. Click to access this free resource
Mental health resources
  • Jewish Family and Children's Service of Mercer County
    • Phone "Drop-In" Hours: During designated blocks each day, counselors are available for one-on-one support by phone. Call into 609-987-8100 and Dial 0 to be connected to an available counselor. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10 AM - 12 PM OR Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 - 7 PM.
    • Individual Counseling: Accepting new clients for individual, on-going counseling. Medicaid, Medicare, uninsured individuals, and most private plans are accepted BUT all co-payments are waived during this crisis. Connect with an Intake Coordinator at 609-987-8100 Ext 102. 
    • For more information click for the JFCS website. 
Resources for nonprofits
Resources for small businesses

COVID-19 GENERAL INFORMATION 

DO WE HAVE CASES OF COVID-19 IN MERCER COUNTY? 
  • Please visit the Mercer County website for COVID-19 updates click here. 
  • Please visit the State of NJ website for COVID-19 updates click here. 
HOW CAN I PREVENT INFECTION? 
  • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer 
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands 
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick 
  • Stay home when you are sick 
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash 
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces 
WHAT CAN I DO IF I THINK I HAVE COVID-19?
WHERE CAN I GET TESTED IF I HAVE THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19?
WHERE CAN I FIND TRUSTED AND RELIABLE INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19? 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION