Coronavirus NJ: New Jersey Natural Gas offers to help pay gas bills

WALL - New Jersey Natural Gas is offering assistance to help pay the natural gas bills of those who experiencing unexpected financial hardship because of the coronavirus.

The aid is part of the company's Gift of Warmth program that helps low-income customers. A one-time grant of up to $500 is available.

Since it was created in 1988, the program has helped more than 23,000 New Jersey Natural Gas customers with their heating bills.

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"Our customers count on us to be there for them, now more than ever,” said Steve Westhoven, president and chief executive officer of New Jersey Natural Gas, in a statement.

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“With programs like the Gift of Warmth, New Jersey Natural Gas is committed to helping our customers, especially during these challenging times.”      

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If you or someone you know is a New Jersey Natural Gas residential customer in need of assistance, call 800-221-0051 and say "energy assistance" at the prompt to speak with a customer service representative or email the utility at energyassist@njng.com.

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David P. Willis, an award-winning business writer, has covered business and consumer news at the Asbury Park Press for more than 20 years. He writes APP.com's What's Going There and Press on Your Side columns and can be reached at dwillis@gannettnj.com. Join his What's Going There page on Facebook for updates.