They Served & Sacrificed
Now we do our best to ensure the needs of Salem County Veterans are met and exceeded
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
856-339-8603
Meetings
April 10, 2025
May 8, 2025
August 14, 2025
October 9, 2025
Additional meetings, as appropriate
Time: 4:30pm
Location:
110 Fifth Street, Main Conference Room,
Salem, NJ 08079
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Members
Brenda Parris Banks
William Berglund
John Boucher
Cordell Carr
Joshua DuBois
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
Mary Tayler, Jr.
Fedrick (Rick) Weisgerber
County Commissioners
Dr. Dan Timmerman
Edward Ramsay (Alternate)
Headlines
Salem County Salutes Our Armed Forces Enlistee Ceremony
Thursday, June 12, 2025 6:00 pm Salem County Olde Courthouse - 104 Market Street, Salem NJ We encourage veterans & military personnel to come shake the hand of an enlistee. Are you joining one of our U.S. Armed Forces? We want to honor you! Enlistees may register...
Salem County Veterans Appreciation Picnic
Saturday, September 20, 2025 Noon - 3pm / Food Served 1-2pm Raindate: Sept. 27 Penns Grove VFW - 100 Margaret Street, Penns Grove, NJ 08069 Registration Required To Attend! RSVP by: August 30, 2025 Download the Veterans Picnic Flyer as a PDF
Transportation Program for Salem County Veterans!
Transportation Services are available to Salem County Veterans and their caregivers. This program offers Curb-to-Curb transportation every Wednesday and Thursday to the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Delaware. Veterans must be approved by the Salem County Department...
PACT Act
The PACT Act was signed into law and is a profoundly important piece of legislation for veterans, potentially will help veterans. They added more than 20 burn pit and other toxic exposure presumptive conditions based on the PACT Act. It covers 16 countries and 24...
Camp Lejeune Justice Act
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 was signed into law. The Act allows military veterans to file civil lawsuits against the US Government for harm caused by at least thirty days of exposure, including utero exposure, to water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejuene in...
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
Beginning July 16, 988 will become the nationwide dialing code for crisis & suicide prevention. This will allow anyone to call 988 and get help specifically designed for someone dealing with a mental health crisis.
They Served & Sacrificed
Now we do our best to ensure the needs of Salem County Veterans are met and exceeded