Miscellaneous - Social Services

Communications Lifeline

www.verizonnj.com/about/community/nj/tele/njlifelinerev.asp

"Now, for those in need, Verizon Communications makes residential telephone service more affordable in its service area by offering Communications Lifeline and Link Up America services for qualified, low-income customers. For eligibility and enrollment information call NJ SHARES at 1-888 337-3339."

NJ Food Stamps

http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/foodstamps/

Food stamps are available to low-income households, including families, couples without children, individuals, seniors, disabled persons, legal immigrants and victims of family violence. Eligibility: Eligibility depends on several factors like income, household size, resources, etc. The current resource limit is $2,000. (For seniors, the resource limit is $3,000.)

WorkFirst New Jersey

http://pdcbank.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/workfirstnj/

“The state's welfare reform program, WorkFirst NJ, emphasizes work as the first step toward building a new life and a brighter future. Our goal is to help people get off welfare, secure employment and become self-sufficient, through job training, education and work activities.”

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