Resources for Essex County Residents

  • Food Pantries

    Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges

    105 Main St. Orange, NJ 07050

    Wednesdays 9 am - 12 pm, except on the first Wednesday of every month

    UCC Champion House Food Pantry

    409 S 18th St. Newark, NJ 07103

    973-642-0181

    It is encouraged to call beforehand.

    Joi’s Angels

    114 South Arlington Avenue

    East Orange, New Jersey 07018

    (973) 395-4348

    The Apostle’s House

    22 Grant Street, Newark, NJ

    Open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 am - 3 pm

    St. James Social Service Corporation
    604 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102

    Lunch Mon-Fri 12-2 pm

    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 5-6 pm

    Church on the Green Food Pantry

    147 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ

    Wed & Fri 9:30 - 11 am

    10 am - 12 pm on the fourth Saturday of every month

    Isaiah House

    238 North Munn Ave East Orange, NJ 07017

    Mondays & Fridays: 10:30am-12:30pm

    Wednesdays: Closed

    Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:30am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-3:30pm

  • Emergency Assistance

    Parish Access Centers Union-Essex - offers personalized support, rental assistance, and resources to Essex and Union County residents.

    Phone: (800) 227-7413

    Location: 47 Miller Street Newark, NJ 07114 • Phone: (973) 266-7991

    Bridges Outreach- supports individuals in Essex and Union counties experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless by enrolling them in housing assistance programs.

    Newark Emergency Services for Families - provides drop-in centers for homeless individuals where they can receive food, clothing, temporary housing, and access to emergency services.

    Riviera Emergency Housing - a 130-bed emergency shelter for individuals.

    Phone: (862)  229-4461

    New Jersey Education Association Hardship Relief Fund - offers emergency assistance to families at risk of losing their homes or facing food insecurity.

  • Social Services and Adult Education

    New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund- offers workshops in English and Spanish on navigating insurance enrollment, preventing financial fraud, and consumer financial protections

    La Casa de Don Pedro- provides energy and weatherization assistance for low- to moderate-income Essex County residents

    Supportive Assistance for Individuals and Families - connects individuals who have been receiving TANF benefits for 48 months to resources such as career counseling, mental health services, etc.

    Location: 47 Miller St. Newark, NJ 07114

    Phone: 201-420-3000

    ICC Family Success Center - Ironbound Community Corporation offers free workshops and courses to help families with topics such as parenting, free health exams, and assistance with applications.

    Family Success Center West

    317 Elm Street
    Newark, NY 07105
    Phone: 973.465.0555

    Family Success Center East

    29 Cortland Street
    Newark, NJ 07105
    Phone: 973.344.5949

211 New Jersey Resource Hotline

NJ 211 is a nonprofit organization that connects residents with various resources across the state. The hotline will provide information on services and programs ranging from utility assistance to mental health support and food pantries. Simply dial 2-1-1 to connect with the organization.

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