Jersey City
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Local offices in Jersey City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services
One Jackson Square, 364 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Help here
- Find community helpUse the city's resource directory to find food, housing, health, and other local support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov
Housing help · City office
Division of Tenant and Landlord Relations
342 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Help here
- Tenant and landlord helpResidents can ask about the city's rent control rules and get information or referrals about landlord and tenant concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov
Housing help · City office
Jersey City Housing Authority
400 U.S. Highway 1, Marion Gardens, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Help here
- Public housing and rental vouchersEligible residents can apply for public housing or housing choice vouchers when applications are open.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycityha.org
Utilities · City office
Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority
13-15 Linden Avenue East, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Help here
- Water and sewer customer helpResidents can contact the authority about water and sewer service, while the customer service line handles water bills.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jcmua.com
Public health · City office
Division of Community Health and Wellness
One Jackson Square, 364 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Help here
- City health servicesContact the city health department for public health information and health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov
Older adults · City office
Division of Senior Affairs
One Jackson Square, 356 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the division for information about services and programs for older residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov
Veterans · City office
Office of Veterans Affairs
394 Central Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Help here
- Veteran support and referralsVeterans can get help finding employment, housing, education, and community resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov
Local office · City office
Resident Response Center
280 Grove Street, Basement, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Help here
- City service requestsResidents can report local problems and ask the city to connect them with the right department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov
Immigrant services · City office
Division of Immigrant Affairs
394 Central Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Help here
- Immigration forms and referralsResidents can get help with immigration forms and referrals to local nonprofit services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Hudson One-Stop Career Center, Jersey City
438 Summit Avenue, 1st Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Help here
- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get career counseling, resume help, job training information, and access to public computers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
State office
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Jersey City Licensing Center
438 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Help here
- Driver license servicesResidents can visit the licensing center for eligible driver license and identification transactions.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Library · City office
Jersey City Free Public Library
Priscilla Gardner Main Library, 472 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Help here
- Library system servicesResidents can use library collections, programs, public computers, and other services at city branches.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development
Caven Point Complex, 1 Chapel Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Help here
- Recreation programsResidents can find and register for sports, arts, aquatics, and youth activities.Apply onlineRead more
- Free resident pool accessJersey City residents can use the city pools for free.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Jersey City first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Mount Pisgah AME Food Pantry
Mount Pisgah AME Church
0.7 miles from the center of Jersey City354 Forrest St., Jersey City, NJ 07304
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 1 PM (3rd of the month). Usually the third Saturday
Listed on gracecommunityjc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Trinity Church FOOD PANTRY
Trinity Church
0.9 miles from the center of Jersey City195 Claremont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
Hours
- Fri2:30 PM to 4 PM (2nd of the month)
Who can come: People in need in the neighborhood
Listed on trinityjerseycity.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
AngelaCARES, Inc Food Pantry
AngelaCARES, Inc
1 mile from the center of Jersey City512 Ocean Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Hours
- Fri12:30 PM to 5 PM (3rd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: All local residents
Listed on angelacares.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
B.I.T.E Food Distribution and Resource Center
Bite
1 mile from the center of Jersey City2163 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: The public
What to bring: Bring a large shopping cart or wagon if possible.
Listed on njbite.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Old Bergen Church
1.1 miles from the center of Jersey City1 Highland Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (last of the month)
What to bring: Referral from social services required.
Listed on gracecommunityjc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Matthew's of Jersey City Food Pantry
St. Matthew's of Jersey City
1.1 miles from the center of Jersey City85 Wayne Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People who need food
Listed on stmatthewsjc.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jersey City
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Community Foodbank of New Jersey
31 Evans Terminal, Hillside, NJ 07205
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Corporation
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
City of Jersey City-division of Community Development
Serves the City of Jersey City only
4 Jackson Square, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation
Serves the City of Bayonne only
555 Kennedy Blvd, P.O. Box 1032, Bayonne, NJ 07002-2627
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
HOPES
Serves the City of Hoboken only
301 Garden Street, David E. Rue Building, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
North Hudson Community Action Partnership
Serves Hudson County except Bayonne, Jersey City and Hoboken, which have their own entities
800 31st Street, Union City, NJ 07087-2622
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hudson County
Jersey City is in Hudson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Hudson County Department of Family Services, Division of Welfare
257 Cornelison Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, health, disability, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Emergency assistanceAsk the county about emergency help with basic needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcnj.us
Local office · City office
Jersey City WIC Program
City Hall Annex, 1 Jackson Square, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportGet nutrition support and food benefits if you are pregnant or have a young child.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Housing help · City office
Jersey City Housing Authority
400 U.S. Highway 1, Marion Gardens Building 7, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Help here
- Public housing and rental vouchersApply for public housing or rental assistance when applications are open.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycityha.org
Local office · Nonprofit
NJ 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall or visit NJ 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org
Older adults · County office
Hudson County Division on Aging
830 Bergen Avenue, Suite 3B, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet information and referrals for services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Hudson One-Stop Career Center
438 Summit Avenue, 1st Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Help here
- Job and career supportGet career counseling, job search help, training information, and resume support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
New Jersey programs by kind of help
These are run by New Jersey and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- NJ 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988