ACCESS TO FOOD: If you are a Senior or a person with a disability, or in quarantine due to illness, please call us for access to food. This includes shopping for you at grocery stores, pantries, etc. if you are unable to go there yourself or access online support. VOLUNTEERS: We are trying to connect volunteers with opportunities to help those in need. In order to do this safely and with organization for both the person receiving and the person helping, we are asking that you contact us and fill out our volunteer form. Please complete this form and e-mailto [email protected] with in the subject line: Volunteer Registration
Transportation Update:Status of Local Transportation Services Trans-Bridge Bus Lines www.transbridgelines.com LINK and other county transportation Services: Currently operational. On Demand rides available for your appointments. If you have any questions or to schedule a ride, please contact LINK at1-800-842-0531 The service is currently free and practicing social distancing along with sanitary measures. Passengers are required to wear a facial covering while on the LINK vehicles. LINK vehicles cannot transport passengers for COVID related testing including the test site at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC). The RVCC testing site will not allow entry if residents do not arrive in a vehicle, even if they have a valid driver’s license and prescription. For the safety, health and security of staff and volunteers, patients must arrive by car. www.ridethelink.com transportation_info.pdf
Helpline's Community Translation Center: We have volunteers who can translate in a variety of languages, including Spanish and the Mediterranean languages, Asian languages, Arabic, Russian, etc. These volunteers can be connected by conference call if need be.
The following tools can bring you closer to friends and family: Free video calls on your phone: https://www.freemake.com/blog/best-free-video-and-voice-call-apps-for-iphone-and-android/ Free video calls on your computer: https://www.movavi.com/learning-portal/best-free-video-call-software.html HUNTERDON HELPLINE Who are we? For more than 50 years of service to our community: 24/7 First Assist hotline is available as always for any need at any time. Helpline's programs and services are operating at this time, including Telephone Reassurance, Friendly Visitors, Literacy Services, and The Next Door program for the homeless. We also will register any senior or person with a disability unable to access the internet to register for Citizen Alert and/or Register Ready. 908.782.4357