Community Programs & Events

NJSNAP program November 2025 updates

New Jersey was notified by the federal government that if the shutdown continues, November 2025 SNAP benefits will not be available on November 1.

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Senior Produce Vouchers

Mercer County Food & Nutrition Resources

Nutrition Program for Older Adults - offers complete lunch daily Mon-Fri served at the selected nutrition sites.

MEELS ON WHEELS - nutritious meals are delivered right to your door by friendly volunteers

MERCER COUNTY FREE FOOD FINDER - Listing of meal distribution sites and food pantries

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Educational Programs

NOVEMBER 2025

Nutrition Program for Older Adults offers educational programs for its participants. Nutrition program participant registration is required. For question or to register call 609-989-6650 .

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Mercer County Community Transportation Guid

Community Transportation Options for Seniors

Listing of community-led programs in Mercer County that provide accessible transportation services that help people stay independent, participate in their communities, and access vital public services.

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MCG Home Health Nursing Visits

Free In-Home Nursing Care

Registered nurses visit home-bound and low-income seniors who require on-going support not covered by Medicare. Home Health Nursing Visits Program is provided by Mt. Carmel Guild

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Community Resources for Seniors & People With Disabilities

Listed below are links to resources and information on important federal, state and community long-term services and support for seniors, individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. 

Transportation

Community Transportation options in Mercer County - Affordable and accessible transportation services that help people stay independent, participate in their communities, and access vital public services.

Greater Mercer TMA - Senior Programs - provides services and transportation referrals for
seniors and visually impaired adults.

Health & Wellness

The Mercer County REASSURANCE Program
For more information, call 609-883-2880 or visit www.contactofmercer.org 

Greater Mercer Public Health Partnership
Quarterly Newsletter - provides residents with up-to-date information on available programs in the community.

Catholic Charities of  Trenton Mental Health Services

Home Health Nursing - Medical care coordination for Mercer County seniors who require on-going care not covered by their Medicare benefits. 

Oaks Integrated Care Senior Well-being Program - 609-694-2595 

Mercer Home Health Care -  609-227-2727

Mercer County Board of Social Services, Call 609-989-4346

Aging & Disability Resources

Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) - information for seniors, adults with physical disabilities age 18 or older and family caregivers. Mercer County: call 609-989-6661, for other counties call toll-free 1-877-222-3737.

National Council on Aging (NCOA)  - resources for older adults

Services and Resources For People With Disabilities

Division of Aging Services (DoAS) Program Guide - guide to Federal and State-funded programs that promote the well-being of seniors and adults with disabilities living in the community.

Mercer County Office on Aging

Adult Protective Services (APS)

NJ 2-1-1 - provides connections to services that often mean the difference between hope and despair.  To connect: Dial 2-1-1; text your zip code to 898-211; or chat with us online.

Food & Nutrition

Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults -
offers complete lunch daily Monday through Friday. Meals are delivered and served at the nutrition sites in settings that bring people together for activities and social interaction. Find nutrition site close to you

Meals on Wheels of Mercer County

Mercer County Free Food Finder - Find Meal Sites and Food Pantries next to you

Care & Support

Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC), a State-funded program that provides in-home and community-based services to individuals age 60 or older who meet clinical eligibility for nursing home level of care and who desire to remain in their homes within the community. For more information, call 609- 989-6661.

 

The Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP) assists those living with disabilities in Mercer County. Services are consumer-directed and supervised and are considered to be social services, rather than medical.
Program brochure in English or in Spanish

 

The Statewide Respite Care Program (SRCP), provides respite care services to relieve caregivers of stress from providing daily care. For more information, call 609-969-6661.

 

Dial '988' for help in mental health crisis

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI 1-800-950-6264 Or text NAMI to 741741

Housing & Utility

Utility Assistance Programs offered by NJ Division of Housing and Community Resources. Low-Income eligible households that are having a difficulty paying their heating and cooling bills can contact this office for financial assistance and help in weatherizing their homes.

Legal & Financing

Central Jersey Legal Services - Provides legal assistance for housing Problems, Access to Health Care, Senior Citizens. For more information, call 609-695-6249.

Free Tax Preparation Services for Seniors

Community Health Law Project - serves low income individuals living with disabilities, chronic health conditions, and the frail elderly who meet eligibility guidelines.