COVID-19 Resource Directory
Helpful Documents
Information on Department of Labor Family First Bill
Information on SNAP Benefits
Information on Mortgage Relief
Vaccination Appointment Assistance
NJ Vaccine Matchmakers through the charity WGirls is a group that has assisted with scheduling over 20,000 people in New Jersey for COVID-19 vaccinations.
With the expansion of vaccine eligibility on Monday, they are anticipating having many parents looking to get their 16 and 17 year old children vaccinated. They can be assigned to a volunteer simply by completing this form.
Only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for 16 and 17 year olds (not Moderna which is 18+), and only some sites administer Pfizer.
FEMA Funeral Cost Assistance
FEMA’s IA Program is being utilized to support funeral expenses relative to COVID beginning April 12th. FEMA will be accepting applications starting Monday, April 12th. To apply individuals must call 844-684-6333 Supporting documentation will be sent in via fax, mail or uploaded. The FEMA website has been updated to include this information, plus the policy and FAQ docs
Assistance for Renters
Executive Order No. 106 states that any lessee, tenant, homeowner or any other person shall not be removed from a residential property as the result of an eviction or foreclosure proceeding. Executive Order 128 states that a renter is entitled to use their security deposit to pay rent if necessary. If you are at risk of eviction or are concerned about paying rent, use this online eviction moratorium information and question tool to see your rights and what assistance programs are available. In addition, if you are facing eviction or potential foreclosure, contact a housing counselor immediately through this online directory or by calling 1-800-NJ-HOUSE.
Work Assistance
Businesses across New Jersey are looking to hire thousands of workers, including those who lost their jobs or have had hours reduced as a result of COVID-19.
Looking for work?
Looking to hire?
Food Assistance
290 Broad Street Summit, NJ 07901Phone: 908-273-5554
561 Springfield Avenue Summit, NJ 07901
Phone: 917-517-3203
Shield of Summit
Assistance with groceries and prescriptions for Summit’s elderly and immune compromised.
Phone: 908-605-0014
Housing Assistance
71 Summit Avenue Summit, NJ 07901
Phone: 908- 273-1100
Financial Assistance
NJ Division of Labor
United Way of Greater Union County
Health Related
Overlook (Atlantic Health System)
COVID-19 Hotline - Staffed by RNs
862-260-3199
New Jersey Department of Health
24 Hour Hotline - Health Care Professionals answering COVID-19 Questions
1-800-222-1222
Suicide Prevention/Substance Abuse
NJ Department of Health
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Phone: 800-273-8255
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Resource Guide
Stress Management Information
NJ Office of Emergency Management Registry for Special Needs
Sage Eldercare Services for Union County Residents
Utilities
Volunteer Opportunities
Summit Downtown Business Directory
Mayor Nora Radest
Mayor Nora Radest’s office hours by appointment only by calling 908-516-8077 or emailing Mayor Radest.
Storytime with Mayor Radest will take place Monday to Friday at10AM on Verizon channel 33 and Comcast channel 36 and can be accessed anytime on the City of Summit YouTube channel.
Union County COVID-19 Resources and Information