Basic Needs Resources

At RCSJ, we understand that access to basic needs is vital to academic success.  Focusing on classwork may be challenging without enough food to eat, safe shelter, and other essentials. 

Below is a list of community resources that may help, sorted by type and then by county. Connecting with community resources can be overwhelming. For direct assistance connecting with the resources below (and more), email  [email protected] to set up an appointment (virtual or in-person) with someone who can help.  

Childcare                                    

Lactation Rooms on Campus                                    

  • Gloucester Campus: Center for Wellness and Support, room 210 
  • Cumberland Campus: Arpino Building, second floor 

  • Victim advocacy/Crisis intervention - Child abuse/neglect hotline: TTY number: 1-800-835-5510 

Cumberland Campus

  • Student Services building 
  • Fine and Performing Arts building 

Gloucester Campus

  • Behavioral Sciences Building 
  • Nursing & Health Professions Center 
  • Math & Engineering Building 
  • Student Services 
  • College Center  

BasicNeeds.NJ.Gov is a free tool for New Jersey college students, residents, and institutions of higher education. Although this website is designed to connect college students to basic needs supports, all New Jersey residents can utilize and benefit from its resources.