Bergen County Veterans Services

Bergen County Veterans Services The Division of Veteran Services provides support to all resident veterans and their dependents.

Summary of Services
The Division of Veterans Services was established in 1977 to provide resident veterans and their dependents with information and assistance in obtaining earned entitlements from federal, state, and local governments, as well as any that are available from the private sector. Through a quarterly newsletter and direct client contact, the division provides Bergen’s veterans organizations and their auxiliaries and individual residents with up-to-date benefit information. Daily activities include:
•Directing requests for VA compensation
•Supply information on pensions, home loans
•Information on burial and Memorial benefits
•Education and Training programs availability
•Lost military separation papers
•Forms for military medals and records

Goals
•Advising veterans of their rights and the benefits available to them through various programs now in existence
•Guiding veterans through the proper channels to obtain benefits
•Supplying and assisting with the completion of the forms to obtain various benefits
•Advising and assisting veterans’ widows and children in obtaining benefits available to them
•Maintaining a list of available employment opportunities
•Making referrals to other agencies whenever necessary
•Calling on industry and organizations which may be able to offer employment to veterans

A Code Blue Alert is being issued for Bergen County beginning at midnight on Friday, November 28 until Sunday, November ...
11/27/2025

A Code Blue Alert is being issued for Bergen County beginning at midnight on Friday, November 28 until Sunday, November 30 at 9AM.

According to the National Weather Service (1) the temperature will reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower; or (2) a windchill temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or less for a period of two (2) hours or more.

If you are aware of any unsheltered individuals or find yourself homeless in need of a warming center, please call the Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center at 201-753-7762 for assistance or call 2-1-1 to access a shelter.

Join the County, the Division of Senior Services, and the Bergen County Dementia-Friendly Initiative at Brightview Senio...
11/26/2025

Join the County, the Division of Senior Services, and the Bergen County Dementia-Friendly Initiative at Brightview Senior Living in Paramus on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for a Memory Cafe.

Memory Cafe is a safe and comfortable space where people living with dementia and their care partners can socialize and learn about resources available to them in Bergen County. Join us for an evening of music, dinner, activities, and community.

Reservation is required. To RSVP or for more information, please reach out to Rachel at (201) 336-7403 or rrebich@bergencountynj.gov.

Happy Veterans Day on Behalf of the County of Bergen! Today, and everyday, take a moment to recognize the sacrifices tha...
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day on Behalf of the County of Bergen! Today, and everyday, take a moment to recognize the sacrifices that our veterans have made to protect our nation and the freedoms we enjoy. While we may never be able to thank our veterans enough, we can treat them with dignity, honor, and respect every single day. Thank you for your service.

Today we hosted our Annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Soldier Hill Golf Course in Emerson, as a small token of our gratitu...
11/10/2025

Today we hosted our Annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Soldier Hill Golf Course in Emerson, as a small token of our gratitude to our veterans and all they have sacrificed for our nation. Here in Bergen County, we are tireless advocates for our veterans, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to thrive through our Division of Bergen County Veterans Services.

Thank you again to all our veterans who joined us this afternoon, and Happy Veterans Day!

Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps! Thank you to all who served and continue to serve.
11/10/2025

Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps! Thank you to all who served and continue to serve.

11/06/2025

As SNAP benefits continue to be delayed, the County and our Office of Food Security, in partnership with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, are working to ensure that our neighbors do not go hungry. Today, we served nearly 1,000 households at our Emergency Food Distribution at Overpeck County Park. Thank you to all our volunteers, as well as our staff, first responders, security, and Community Transportation team for helping today run safely and smoothly.

If you are in need of food assistance, please visit BergenFightsHunger.org/Food-Pantry-Finder to locate a pantry near you. Those looking to donate or volunteer with a pantry may visit www.BergenFightsHunger.org.

Great fundraiser this weekend to support the Veteran's Memorial Project in Elmwood Park.
11/06/2025

Great fundraiser this weekend to support the Veteran's Memorial Project in Elmwood Park.

One Bergen County Plaza is lit up green all week in honor of Veterans Day! Drive down Hudson St. in Hackensack this week...
11/05/2025

One Bergen County Plaza is lit up green all week in honor of Veterans Day! Drive down Hudson St. in Hackensack this week and see these green lights as a reminder of the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our nation.

Thank you to all our veterans for your service.

In partnership with Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Bergen County and the Bergen County Office of Food Security will b...
11/05/2025

In partnership with Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Bergen County and the Bergen County Office of Food Security will be hosting an emergency food distribution event on Thursday, November 6, at Overpeck County Park in Leonia, to assist SNAP recipient households and furloughed federal employees.

Distribution will begin approx. at 10AM. Assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Early arrival is strongly encouraged.

Distribution is Drive-Thru Only. Participants may enter Overpeck County Park at 40 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ, 07605.

To receive assistance, participants must provide:
- Physical proof of Bergen County residency
- A valid SNAP/NJ Families First Card or Federal Employee ID Card

Eligibility guidelines will be strictly enforced.

To find a pantry near you, please visit BergenFightsHunger.org/Food-Pantry-Finder. Those looking to volunteer with or donate to a local pantry may visit www.BergenFightsHunger.org.

The County invites our Bergen County Veterans to join us for a Veteran's Day Luncheon at Soldier Hill Golf Course in cel...
11/05/2025

The County invites our Bergen County Veterans to join us for a Veteran's Day Luncheon at Soldier Hill Golf Course in celebration of Veteran's Day.

To RSVP for this event, please contact the Bergen County Division of Veterans Services at (201) 336-6325 or email veterans@bergencountynj.gov. Registrations must be received no later than Friday, November 7, 2025.

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, together with the Bergen County Depart...
11/04/2025

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, together with the Bergen County Department of Human Services, Division of Veterans Services, invite Bergen County Veterans to attend our annual Veterans Day Luncheon.

When: Monday, November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Where: Soldier Hill Golf Course, 99 Palisade Ave, Emerson, NJ

Space is limited and RSVP is required. To register, please scan the QR code on the flyer or click this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXo5g7flcig5xK8IYcj5T78rMkrljRkyGo6Zyd_U5SpJkSHQ/viewform?usp=header

For more information please contact the Bergen County Division of Veterans Services at (201) 336-6325 or veterans@bergencountynj.gov

We look forward to honoring all who served!

❗ ⛳ A reminder that tomorrow is the last day of the Early Access Period for free Veterans Day Golf! To guarantee your te...
10/30/2025

❗ ⛳ A reminder that tomorrow is the last day of the Early Access Period for free Veterans Day Golf! To guarantee your tee time, please call our Division of Golf at 201-336-7259 between 8am - 3pm! After tomorrow, you can still reserve your spot online by visiting GolfBergenCounty.com. Reservation ability may be limited after the early access period ends.

In honor of Veterans Day, Bergen County Veterans & Active Duty Military are welcome to come golf for FREE at any of our Bergen County golf courses from Monday, November 10, to Friday, November 14.

Address

1 Bergen County Plz
Hackensack, NJ
07601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12013366325

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