Caldwell

Local offices in Caldwell

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · City office

  Caldwell Health and Human Services Department

  14 Park Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006

  Help here

  • Food pantryAsk the department about food pantry hours and getting food assistance.
  Call 973-403-4623DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on caldwell-nj.com

• Utilities · City office

  Caldwell Tax and Utility Billing

  80 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006

  Help here

  • Tax and utility billsGet help paying or asking questions about property tax and utility bills.Apply online
  Call 973-226-6347DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on caldwell-nj.com

• Local office · City office

  Borough of Caldwell Municipal Offices

  80 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006

  Help here

  • Borough services and informationContact the Borough for help with municipal services and resident questions.
  Call 973-226-6100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on caldwell-nj.com

• Older adults · City office

  Grover Cleveland Senior Center

  14 Park Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006

  Help here

  • Senior center programsOlder residents can visit for center activities and information about senior services.
  • Senior transportationResidents age 60 and older can call to arrange the local senior bus.Read more
  Call 973-403-4623DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on caldwell-nj.com

• Library · City office

  Caldwell Public Library

  80 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and digital items, and use library programs and resources.Apply online
  Call 973-226-2837DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on caldwellpl.org

Borough of Caldwell website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Caldwell

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Essex County

Caldwell is in Essex County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits

  320 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Newark, NJ 07102

  Help here

  • Cash and food assistanceApply for or get help with county cash and food assistance programs.
  Call 973-395-8000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

• Community action · County office

  Essex County Division of Community Action

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the county agency for community action assistance and referrals.
  Call 973-395-8350Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

• Child support · County office

  Essex County Child Support Office

  212 Washington Street, 11th Floor, Newark, NJ

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county office.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on njchildsupport.org

• State office · City office

  City of Newark WIC Program

  110 William Street, Newark, NJ 07102

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsEligible families can apply for food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 973-733-7604DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  NJ 211

  Help here

  • Community service referralsCall NJ 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org

• Public health · County office

  Essex County Office of Public Health Management

  900 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044

  Help here

  • Public health helpContact the county office for public health information and help.
  Call 973-877-8456DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on essexcountynjhealth.org

Everything in Essex County

New Jersey programs by kind of help

These are run by New Jersey and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026