What's New

March 2019 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be issued to all clients on March 1.

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) today announced the Division of Housing and Community Resources (DHCR) will be accepting pre-applications for the lottery for placement on the statewide Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program waiting list.

On Friday, January 18th participants in the WorkFirst NJ program were recognized for their accomplishments at the first quarterly Celebration of Work hosted by Fedcap, Inc. at the Mercer County Fedcap Opportunity Center. WorkFirst NJ, the state’s welfare reform program, seeks to provide participants with resources that lead to employment and foster self-sufficiency through job training, work activities and education.

Due to the federal government shutdown, you will be receiving your February Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits early.

Mercer County Board of Social Services is pleased to announce the launch of a new website.