Q. What does Old Tappan Social Services do?

A. Old Tappan Social Services consists of the Director of Social Services, the Regional Welfare Director, and a committee of local appointed residents, who together, constitute the Local Assistance Board. The Board works together to help our neighbors maintain their quality of life and personal dignity during times of unexpected hardship.
 

 Q. How can I help Old Tappan Social Services?

A. a) Financial Contributions
    b) Donations to the Food/Supply Pantry
    c) Volunteer your time
    d) Get your organization involved in our programs  

Q. What programs does Old Tappan Social Services offer:

A. a) Adopt-A-Senior (On-going contact with senior members in our community, providing
        friendship, social calls, grocery shopping and extras),
    b) Food/Supply Pantry (Stocked by contributions from individuals and local organizations),
    c) Gift Certificates to Local Stores (Funded by individuals and local financial contributions),   
    d) Holiday Programs (Adopt-A-Family, Adopt-A-Senior, Holiday Gift Program, Holiday Wish Tree,
        Thanksgiving Dinners),
    e) Monthly Meal Program (Provided by local businesses, organizations, and individuals and
        delivered by volunteers).
    f) Case Management /Information/Referral (Office hours by Appointment only).
    g) Emergency Financial Assistance (Offers help to provide emergency rent, payment of utility
        bills, medical needs, childcare, etc., funded by donations)

Q. How are referrals received?

A. Residents can call the Old Tappan Social Services Office directly for assistance.  We also receive referrals from our schools, churches, and concerned residents.

Q. What is the procedure for donating to Old Tappan Social Services?

A. Food and Pantry Supplies can be dropped off at the Borough Hall during regular business hours, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Items can be placed outside the Social Services door. A sample of items needed are:

            -Kraft macaroni and cheese dinner
            -Paper towels
            -Toilet paper
            -Detergent (laundry and dish)
            -Tuna fish
            -Sugar Cereals
            -Pasta sauce
            -Peanut butter and jelly
            -oil and mayonnaise
            -Cookies and crackers
            -Coffee
            -Juices

Financial donations are always appreciated. These checks should be made out to Old Tappan Social Services and mailed to the Borough Hall at 227 Old Tappan Road. Please watch for the annual fund raising letter that is mailed to all Old Tappan residents in the fall and consider a tax deductible donation to support our programs.

 If you would like to contribute to any of our programs or know of someone who would benefit from one of our services, please feel free to contact anyone of the Local Assistance Board Members listed below:

Donna Geitz, Social Services Director                            201.664.1849 x 233
Kathi Elgert, Regional Welfare Director                           201.664.7100 x ll0
Kay Anders                                                                 201.664-7289
Beth Enriquez                                                              201.664.5388
Rachel Lerch                                                               201.666.8958
Carol Vallillo                                                                201.358.2597