Riverton

Local offices in Riverton

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

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Riverton Borough Hall

  505A Howard Street, Riverton, NJ 08077

  Help here

  • Borough services and resident questionsVisit or call the borough office for municipal services and help finding the right borough department.Read more
  • Tax and sewer bill paymentsPay borough property tax and sewer bills through the borough.Apply online
  Call 856-829-0120DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Riverton Free Library

  306 Main Street, Riverton, NJ

  Help here

  • Library services and programsBorrow library materials and take part in programs for children, teens, and adults.
  Call 856-829-2476DirectionsWebsite

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

Borough of Riverton, NJ website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Riverton

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

Offices for all of Burlington County

Riverton is in Burlington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Burlington County Board of Social Services

  795 Woodlane Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for food assistance, cash assistance, and health coverage programs.
  • Child support and paternityGet help establishing paternity and applying for or enforcing child support.
  Call 609-261-1000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Burlington County WIC Program

  15 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsWIC offers nutrition counseling and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum people and children under age five.
  Call 609-267-4304DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing authority · County office

  Burlington County Division of Community Development and Housing

  795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060

  Help here

  • Housing and homelessness resourcesGet information about county housing programs and help for people facing homelessness.
  Call 609-265-5072DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  NJ 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or visit NJ 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj211.org

• Human services · County office

  Burlington County Department of Human Services

  795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060

  Help here

  • Human services information and referralsContact the department to find county programs and community services for residents.
  Call 609-265-5800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Burlington County Health Department

  Raphael Meadow Health Center, 15 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for county public health services and health information.
  Call 609-265-5548DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Burlington 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