The Social Services Office is available to anyone in the Readington Township community. Regular office hours are between 8:30 and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Emergency services are available at all times.
We provide a variety of services to residents including assessment, information about programs and referral to community resources, including Readington Starfish. In addition, we offer help with applying to programs such as PAAD, Lifeline, Home Energy Assistance, Senior Tax freeze and many more. For information call the Social Services Office.
The Food Pantry will provide emergency food packages to families in need. Donations are accepted all year long. Readington Starfish holds food distributions at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and the Fourth of July.
Readington Starfish assists Township residents with emergency needs. Call to discuss your situation in confidence.
Attention Veterans: Sign up to receive health care at the VA New Jersey Health Care System. Lyons Medical Center (800) 226-0926 or your VA Services Officer, Monica Banca at (908) 689-5840
Need Transportation?
Call the Hunterdon County LINK at 1-800-842-0531.
Try Meals on Wheels… Would you like to do lunch? With Meals on Wheels, that is. Meals on Wheels in Hunterdon has provided “comfort food” to our recipients since 1973; now we’d like you to join us. If you are over 60, homebound or have a disability. Meals on Wheels in Hunterdon can deliver a hot noontime meal Monday through Friday with weekend coverage if needed. Service can be short term until recovery or longer depending on individual needs. Delicious meals delivered by warm and caring volunteers – what could be better? If you or someone you know would benefit from the security and support of home delivered meals, contact Meals on Wheels today. Call (908) 284-0735 for more information.
Holiday Happenings
Readington Area Starfish was started by a consortium of our local churches and is a community based volunteer organization that operates an emergency food pantry, assists local residents with emergency needs and provides holiday food “baskets” to families in need. This year, more than ever we need your help!!!
Holiday Food Distributions
Help is always needed to sort, bag and deliver holiday food. Bring a friend and join Readington Starfish at any of the times listed below. It is not necessary to sign up. All activities take place at our host church: Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Route 523 and Pulaski Road, Whitehouse Station, NJ.
Just have a small amount of time…volunteer to do a local delivery for someone who can’t pick up their food. Come to Our Lady of Lourdes at 5:30 on distribution night and let us know you’d like to deliver.
If you have questions contact Readington Township Social Services at 908 534-0974.
Christmas Food Distribution
December 13
6:30 p.m.
Set up Hall
December 14
9 a.m.
Sort Food
December 15
9 a.m.
Pack non perishables
5 p.m
Pack perishables
6 p.m.
Distribution
Donations
Readington Starfish accepts food and monetary donations. Donations can be made through local churches, dropped off at the Municipal Building or mailed directly to Readington Area Starfish Treasurer, 530 Route 523, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889.
Holiday Gift Match
The Holiday Gift match is a very special program run by the Readington Township Social Services Office. Community members volunteer to adopt a local family, a child, a senior or an individual. You may do as much or as little as you wish. Past donors have been individuals, neighborhood groups, scout troops, work groups, clubs, churches and businesses. You may be surprised to see that many wishes are things that we take for granted…a warm coat, a crock pot, a special article of clothing for a teen or a new toy for a child. YOU can help make wishes come true!! Call Diane or Bonnie at (908) 534-0974 for details or to request a holiday match.
Share the Spirit
Do you know anyone in the community who needs a holiday meal? Please contact Social Services at (908) 534-0974 and our office will contact the individual or family to discuss our programs!!
Get Involved Readington Starfish was started by a consortium of churches over a dozen years ago. It is a community based volunteer organization that operates an emergency food pantry, assists local residents with emergency needs and provides holiday food “baskets” to families in need. Starfish has no administrative costs. 100% of your donation is returned directly to the community. Thank you!!
