(908) 369-4313
The Social Services department has two missions, the first mission is to enhance the lives of the senior population by providing programs with activities designed to improve their overall health and wellbeing and keep them living independently as long as possible. Our second mission is to provide supplemental services to those residents less fortunate than most.
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908-369-3880
Hillsborough Township
Social Services Department
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
For more information on affordable housing, please click the links below.
Hillsborough Twp. Affordable Housing FAQ's & Timeline
Official web-site of the State of NJ for Affordable Housing
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The Hillsborough Township Social Services Department houses the Community Assistance Network (C.A.N.), a food pantry that is totally supported by donations, and serves Hillsborough residents experiencing food insecurity.
Residents interested in assistance obtaining food may apply using one of the maroon buttons below to print out an application.
If you do not have access to a printer, please feel free to contact our office at the number below and one will be mailed to you.
Once completed, please stop by or call the office to schedule an appointment.
You’re not alone. The Hillsborough Community Assistance Network (CAN) is here to lend a helping hand. Those residents in need of temporary food assistance should complete an application and submit it to the Social Services Department.
WHAT WE NEED WHEN YOU APPLY:
For more information regarding the use of the C.A.N. Food Pantry please email,
The Hillsborough Township Social Services Department houses the Community Assistance Network (C.A.N.), a food pantry that is totally supported by donations, and serves Hillsborough residents experiencing food insecurity.
Contact CAN via email at
Donations may be made to the food bank in one of 3 ways:
Directions / Instructions for dropping off donations
Location:
The Hillsborough Township Community Assistance Network (C.A.N.) is housed in the Social Services Department located at the municipal complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough.
Facing the front of the Municipal Complex from South Branch Road, drive past the playground on your left and turn into the Health/Social Services parking lot after that on your right.
Drop off:
From the parking lot walk towards the wooden gazebo and garden area. Enter the building through the double doors located directly across from the gazebo. Our office is the second door on your left.
Contactless donations may also be left in the donation drop box off which is located near the glass entry doors.
C.A.N Items: Always needed in addition to other non perishable items below
Toiletry Products:
Laundry detergent
Dishwashing detergent
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Feminine hygiene products
Current Needs (Updated biweekly):
Please follow us on Facebook for our most current needs.
To donate large quantities of food/items or hold a drive for the C.A.N. Food Pantry, please fill out this form.
In order to provide safe and appropriate levels of exercise, we have partnered with the YMCA to offer classes modeled after Enhanced Fitness Program for our senior population. Each class is taught by an experienced instructor who holds a nationally accredited Group Exercise Certification and is CPR/AED certified, as well. Classes are all-inclusive and take place in the YMCA facility. (Please register your interest in this program through the link below).
The classes meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 45 minutes. It is recommended that you have your physician’s approval prior to beginning any exercise program.
Enhanced Fitness is a physical activity program that is designed to safely increase participants’ fitness levels through aerobic and strength training exercises while building a sense of community and social connectedness among class members. Enhance Fitness has been proven to increase participants’ strength, balance, flexibility, mood, general activity level, and independence when they attend on a regular basis.
The program is beneficial for older adults in general, but has been deemed particularly safe and effective for older adults living with arthritis and is listed as recommended arthritis intervention by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Participants' progress can be followed.
It is important to stress, that the participant exercises based on their own abilities. The instructor will help individuals modify their routine based on their fitness ability.
Please contact each club directly for their events.
Coming together for fun and festivities, the Hillsborough Senior Citizen Clubs conduct meetings once a month to discuss senior issues, socialize, and plan exciting trips!
Come join one of our two Senior Clubs and step into an active senior lifestyle.
Anyone interested in joining should contact the desired club directly at the "Membership" number below.
Our Senior Dancing Program is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by fostering physical activity, mental stimulation, and social connection through the joy of dance. We strive to create a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment where participants can enhance their well-being, build confidence, and share their enthusiasm in the community.
The Senior Dance Program is provided through the Hillsborough Township Social Services Department. The instructor of the Senior Dance Program is a Township employee who takes direction from the Social Services office. The Senior Dance Program is open to Hillsborough residents aged 60 and over.
Prior to starting the Senior Dance Class, each participant must complete and submit the following forms;
Hillsborough Township Hold Harmless
Program Participant Emergency Contact
Handbook Acknowledgement
Photo Release
The Senior Dance Program meets on Tuesdays from 8:00am - 12:00pm
For further information, please contact Gloria Padgett at (908) - 369 - 3880
The Hillsborough Township Social Services department creates posters in their honor from information about our veterans. These posters are displayed in the Municipal Complex on Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Veterans Day.
For further information for resident military and veterans and access to the Veterans Poster Information Form , please click visit the Military & Veterans page.
All inquiries or requests for Municipal Room Usage must be sent to
We require only one contact per requesting individual, group or organization. The contact must be an authorized representative of the requesting group or organization.
Organization Name as email subject
Organization Tax Status, i.e., 501 c(3)
Name of (1) contact person, daytime and evening phone numbers
Only 1 contact per organization
Type of event, i.e., meeting, fundraiser, class
Several dates in order of preference for event/meeting
Times needed, including set-up and clean-up
Number of people attending the event/meeting
If food or drinks will be served or provided during the event/meeting
Meeting Room Capacities
What we need from you after your request has been confirmed
Room set-up guidelines
Cleanup Checklist after use
Disability Accessible Van
The Hillsborough Rotary Van, a wheelchair accessible vehicle donated by the Hillsborough Township Rotary Club is available to Hillsborough residents to transport disabled persons via wheelchair and who are unable to utilize a personal vehicle.
The person needing transportation is responsible for providing their own driver, who must have a valid New Jersey Driver’s License. Vehicle use is restricted to New Jersey. For more information please contact the Hillsborough Township Social Services Department at 908-369-3880.
First and foremost, please don’t hoard items. We all want our families to be protected, and not run out of items that are necessities. While preparing for disasters, please think of others that may not have the funds or storage area to “stock up” for weeks at a time, and need to make weekly trips to the store to obtain necessities. You should only need to stock up for 2-3 week period between trips to the store.
