Our Shelter
A 24-7 Homeless Shelter Serving Vineland, NJ and Beyond
Cumberland Family Shelter
Facility is staffed 24 hours per day-7 days per week
Screening Process: Before Arrival
Homeless Adult(s) must complete a screening (series of questions)
Information is reviewed for program eligibility
Criminal Background check is conducted
Once the above has been processed, staff will advise individual of acceptance
Intake Process: At Arrival
Client Request for Services Agreement and other forms are reviewed and completed
Identification is necessary
Room and bed assignment
Hygiene items and linens
All clothing must be placed in the clothes dryer for 50 minutes before items can be taken in the building or assigned room
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. only
During the Stay
Three meals and a snack every day
Linen exchange
Television in Dayroom
Transportation on Shelter Bus to:
Seek housing
Seek employment
Board of Social Services
Pharmacy
Social Security Administration Office
Complete Care
Board of Education
Police Departments (for low-income background checks)
Laundrymat
Activities, Programs & Events
Children’s tutoring program
Medical interns to teach/assist clients
Bible study
Volunteers Needed
To conduct Game Night for clients
Help with clothing closet
Answer telephones in shelter
Wish List
Outdoor pavilion for client’s use to protect them from weather
Picnic Tables
Benches
Donations Needed
Money or gift cards
Coffee, tea, juice
Canned food items
Paper supplies
Sweatpants
Sweatshirts and T-shirts
Underwear (men’s & women’s)
Socks (men’s & women’s)
Pillows
Sheets and pillow cases
Towels and washcloths
Blankets/comforters