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The Office of Social Services continues to provide a variety of programs and services to Township residents. To obtain more information about any of the following programs, please call (908) 369-3880 or click on a link below. All these services are free.

Affordable Senior Housing Units Available for Rent/Sale

Please click here for more information.

Food Pantry

Canned goods, pasta, paper products, over the counter medications, and other supplies are available to assist families in the time of financial crisis. Donations of items or food store gift certificates gratefully accepted.

Senior Citizens Wellness Program

The very active Senior Wellness Program offers a variety of activities for each day of the work week. Exercise Class (three levels of fitness), Line Dancing, Flower Arranging, Shopping Trips, Hunterdon Medical Center's monthly lectures and screenings on a variety of health issues, and the weekly social are all available. Click here to view/print the Senior Wellness Brochure.

Senior Citizen Transportation Program

Hillsborough Township provides bus service in the local area from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to senior citizens, age 60 and over, without other means of transportation. Transportation is provided to area doctors, senior wellness programs at the municipal building, grocery shopping, etc. The purpose of the program is to promote an independent lifestyle for senior residents. Click here to view/print the Senior Bus Registration Form.

Mr. Fix-It Program

This program is for seniors, age 60 and over, for help with small home projects or minor repairs. The only expense for the resident is the cost of parts or materials.

Holiday Food/Gift Distribution

Food baskets are provided for numerous Hillsborough residents for the Easter holiday, Thanksgiving and Hanukkah/Christmas holidays. Donation of items and help are always appreciated.