They Served & Sacrificed

Now we do our best to ensure the needs of Salem County Veterans are met and exceeded

Veterans Services

90 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079

Business Hours

Mon – Fri from 8:30am – 3:30pm
Appointments recommended to assure availability.

Veterans Crisis Line

One call can make a difference.

Dial 988 then press 1

Services Offered to Veterans
and Their Families

Phone Counseling

A simple phone call is all that might be needed to make a difference in your life. No matter what you need help with, we’re here for you.

Filing Claims

We provide assistance in preparing and filing claims in the County Office or assisted living facilities as needed.

Veterans Cemetery

Assistance working with funeral directors, obtaining markers and making arrangements for burial in the County Veterans Cemetery.

Military History

Assistance obtaining military history, awards and discharge papers, whether for the Veteran or family members researching their history.

Community Outreach

Conducts speaking engagements for educational purposes and participation in community parades, events and functions.

Special Affairs

Hosts special affairs throughout the year honoring our veterans, such as the “Salem County Salutes Our Armed Forces Enlistees Ceremony”.

We can help you understand and apply for:

Education

Home Loans

Life Insurance

Pension

Healthcare

IMPORTANT REMINDER!

All veterans must enroll in VA Healthcare to be eligible for benefits such as:
Hearing Aids ♦ Glasses ♦ Long Term Care ♦ VA Home Caregivers ♦ VA Hospice ♦ And more….

This enrollment will not interfere with any of your existing private programs or doctors. Please contact the Salem County Veterans’ Office for review of eligibility to enroll.

Director of Veterans Affairs

Brenda P. Banks
County Veteran Service Officer
Rebecca Wiley
Assistant County Veteran Service Officer

856-339-8603

Meetings

February 12, 2026
May 14, 2026
August 13, 2026
October 8, 2026
Additional meetings, as appropriate

Time: 4:30pm

Location:
110 Fifth Street, Main Conference Room,
Salem, NJ 08079

CONTACT Veterans Services

Members

William Berglund
John Boucher
Cordell Carr
Pat Hassler
Deon Henry
Frank Hofacker
Stan Kite III (Civilian Member)
Thomas Pankok, III
Gwyn Parris-Atwell
Megan Raively (Civilian Member)
Bob Richards
Daniel Reilly
Brian Sheets
Lester Sutton
Mark Taylor, Jr.

Non-Voting Members

Brenda Banks, Director/CVSO
Charles Miller, III County Sheriff
Brittany Davis Superintendent of Facilities
Rebecca Wiley, Assistant CVSO

Advisory Board County Commissioner Liaisons

Edward Ramsay and Dr. Daniel Timmerman (Alternate)

County Commissioners Liaisons to the Veterans Department

Paul Collier and Dr. Daniel Timmerman (Alternate)

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