Serving Individuals and Families in Hudson, Union, and Somerset Counties, New Jersey
HOPES Community Action Partnership, Incorporated
Health and Food Programs
Eligibility requirements vary depending on the specific benefit program. When meeting with HOPES staff, please bring proof of income for the most recent 4 weeks of work, such as pay stubs or a notarized letter from your employer.
Health Programs
Health Insurance Enrollment
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In partnership with GetCoveredNJ and CMS.
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HOPES works to connect New Jersey residents to health insurance options now available under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
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Open enrollment opens on November 1 and closes on January 31st each year.
Health Screenings and Referrals
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HOPES actively educates the community about free cancer screenings
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Makes referrals through the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program (NJCEED). Services provided through NJCEED:
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Education outreach screening
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Case management tracking follow-up facilitation into treatment
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The NJCEED Program follows the American Cancer Society's cancer screening guidelines
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HOPES will also refer willing clients who are smokers to the New Jersey Quitline
Food Programs
SNAP Assistance
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HOPES Community Advocates assist individuals in applying for SNAP benefits.
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Individuals applying for SNAP can also access the free Food Pantry at the Family Resource Center in Hoboken.
Food Distributions
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HOPES Community Programs organizes free food distributions in Plainfield and Somerset, supported by community partners, volunteers, and the full engagement of the agency's staff.
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Check out our calendar for upcoming distributions.
