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Free help in New Jersey — food, shelter, recovery, and clinics

11 places in New Jersey that help families for free or at low cost. Nothing to buy, no account needed. Call ahead — hours change.

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Food Pantries & Meals in New Jersey

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  • Community FoodBank of New Jersey

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    New Jersey's largest anti-hunger organization; 800+ partners statewide.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Hillside, NJ Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 908-355-3663 WebsiteDetails

  • Fulfill (FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean)

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    Shore-region food bank serving Monmouth and Ocean counties.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Neptune, NJ Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 732-918-2600 WebsiteDetails

  • 211 New Jersey — Free Local Help Line

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    Free, confidential 24/7 helpline connecting New Jersey residents to food pantries, rent and utility help, shelter, health services, and other local programs. Dial 2-1-1 from any phone.

    Food pantryRent & utility help
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Call 211 WebsiteDetails

  • Find a Food Bank in New Jersey

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    Use the Feeding America food bank finder to locate the member food bank serving every county in New Jersey, with links to local pantries, mobile distributions, and meal programs.

    Food pantryMobile distributionKids & summer mealsSenior nutrition
    WebsiteDetails

Shelter & Housing Help in New Jersey

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  • Eva's Village

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    Shelter, recovery programs, and community kitchen in Passaic County.

    Emergency shelter
    Paterson, NJ Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.
    Call 973-523-6220 WebsiteDetails

  • Rescue Mission of Trenton

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    Emergency shelter and long-term addiction recovery in Trenton.

    Emergency shelter
    Trenton, NJ Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.
    Call 609-695-1436 WebsiteDetails

  • New Jersey Homeless Assistance & Housing (HUD)

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    HUD's New Jersey homeless assistance page lists local Continuum of Care contacts, emergency shelters, housing counselors, and rental assistance programs across the state.

    Emergency shelterTransitional housingRent & utility helpVeterans
    WebsiteDetails

Addiction Recovery & Rehab in New Jersey

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  • Integrity House

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    Residential and outpatient treatment in Newark; long-standing community provider.

    Inpatient treatmentSupport groups
    Newark, NJ Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.
    Call 973-623-0600 WebsiteDetails

  • Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center

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    Free 6-12 month residential work-therapy recovery program.

    Inpatient treatmentSupport groupsFaith-based recovery
    Newark, NJ Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.
    WebsiteDetails

  • New Jersey Addiction & Recovery Treatment Finder

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    Search FindTreatment.gov for licensed substance-use and mental-health treatment programs across New Jersey — filter by payment option, including free and sliding-scale care. SAMHSA's national helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

    DetoxInpatient treatmentOutpatient programSupport groups
    Helpline available 24/7
    Call 1-800-662-4357 WebsiteDetails

Health, Clinics & Medical Supplies in New Jersey

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  • New Jersey Free & Low-Cost Health Centers

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    Use HRSA's health center finder to locate community health centers across New Jersey that provide medical, dental, and mental-health care on a sliding-fee scale based on your ability to pay.

    Free clinicSliding scale clinicPrescription helpDental care
    WebsiteDetails
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