Government Benefits
Information Provided with thanks to the
Lakewood Resource and Referral Center
* SNAP (Food Stamps) – Application guide. Download Brochure
Applications are accepted online at www.njhelps.org
* SSI and SSD – Long term disability Download Brochure
* WIC – Assistance for pregnant women and young children. Download Brochure
https://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic/ Call: (973) 754-4575
* NJFamilyCare (Medicaid) – Free or heavily subsidized health insurance. Apply online at www.njfamilycare.org Download Brochure
* The Health Insurance Marketplace – Discounted health insurance for those below certain income levels and not eligible for NJFamilyCare. Apply online at www.healthcare.gov or over the phone, 1-800-318-2596. Download Brochure
* NJShares – Energy Assistance. Must apply through the help of a NJShares approved energy. We can help, or we can connect you with an agency that is more local. Download Brochure
* Employment/Unemployment Guidance
DOL - Self Employment Application Guide