Assistance: Cash, Health Insurance, & Food

What: Check your eligibility for food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (WFNJ/TANF or WFNJ/GA), and health Insurance (NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid).
By: NJ Department of Human Services
How: Complete the benefits eligibility screening. Apply for services or learn about additional resources.

Council of Nonprofits Loans

What: Resources for nonprofits
By: Council of Nonprofits
Info Provided: Loan options & application; SBA FAQ; Tools & Resources, including technology tools for remote work and events

Understanding the CARES Act for Non-profits

For: Non-profits financially affected by COVID
By: OU Advocacy Center and Teach/NY
Details: Paycheck Protection/Expanded Unemployment/Payment Deferral

COVID-19 Ancillary Costs

For: At-risk or quarantined individuals
By: Healthwell Foundation COVID-19 Fund
Details: Up to $250 for delivered food, medication, telehealth copays
and transportation costs
Contact: (800) 675-8416

Funding for Jewish Nonprofits

For: Jewish nonprofits, funders, their constituencies By: Jewish Funders Network
Details: Help coordinate identification of funding needs/resources

Unemployment Insurance Application Guide

What: Help with filing for State Unemployment Insurance Benefits
By: NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development

COVID-19 Helpline

For: Questions about financial & legal issues, food assistance, unemployment applications; small business concerns
Contact: 201-578-4042;

Grants, Assistance with Job Search and Government Applications (Project Ezrah)

For: Community members suffering from economic downturns
By: Project Ezrah
Assistance: Unemployment application, CARES Act, job search, and other financial.
Contact: Send email describing your situation to ; or see resources at:

Coronavirus Financial Impact Loan

For: Individuals & small businesses
By: Hebrew Free Loan Society, NJ
Where: Residents of Bergen/Essex/Hudson/Middlesex/Monmouth/Morris/Passaic/Sussex/ Union Counties
Details: Up to $3600 Interest Free Loan
Bergen County Contact: Laura Brody, 201-791-8395.

Needymeds.org

What: Help with Medicine and Healthcare Expenses
By: NeedyMeds
Details: Programs, subscriptions, discount cards, webinars