Kearny

Local offices in Kearny

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · City office

  Kearny Health Department

  645 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

  Help here

  • Social services and benefit application helpCall the department for food distribution and help applying for SNAP, TANF, Medicare, and Medicaid.
  • Public health nursing clinicsThe department offers nursing clinics and health screenings for Kearny residents.
  Call 201-997-0600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kearnynj.org

• Utilities · City office

  Kearny Water Department

  402 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

  Help here

  • Water billing and customer serviceResidents can contact the town's water billing service about water bills and account questions.
  Call 201-955-7406DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kearnynj.org

• Utilities · City office

  Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority

  39 Central Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

  Help here

  • Sanitary sewer serviceResidents can contact the authority about sanitary sewer service and related permits.
  Call 973-465-5367DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kearnynj.org

• Local office · Regional office

  NJ 211

  Help here

  • Community service referralsCall NJ 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org

• Older adults · City office

  Kearny Senior Services

  645 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

  Help here

  • Senior transportationOlder residents can ask about local senior bus routes and rides to medical appointments.
  • Meals on WheelsEligible homebound seniors can ask about receiving hot meals at home.Read more
  Call 201-997-0600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kearnynj.org

• Library · City office

  Kearny Public Library

  318 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsResidents can get a library card, borrow books and digital materials, and join library programs.
  Call 201-998-2666DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kearnylibrary.org

• Local office · City office

  Kearny Town Hall

  402 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

  Call 201-955-7400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kearnynj.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Kearny Department of Parks and Recreation

  402 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facilitiesResidents can register for sports, classes, pool access, and other recreation programs.Apply online
  Call 201-955-7983DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kearnynj.org

Town of Kearny, New Jersey website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Kearny first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  St. John’s Soup Kitchen

  2.5 miles from the center of Kearny

  22 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Our soup kitchen serves an average of 500 meals each day.

  Who can come: Anyone who is hungry

  Call 973-623-0822DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on njsk.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  The Apostles’ House Food Pantry

  The Apostles’ House

  2.5 miles from the center of Kearny

  22 Grant Street, Newark, NJ 07104

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 3 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 3 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 3 PM
  Call 973-482-0625DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on theapostleshouse.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Bessie Green Community, Inc. Food Pantry

  Bessie Green Community, Inc.

  2.5 miles from the center of Kearny

  510 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 1 PM
  Call 973-803-6015DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on bessiegreen.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Bessie Green Community, Inc. Soup Kitchen

  Bessie Green Community, Inc.

  2.5 miles from the center of Kearny

  510 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 1 PM
  Call 973-803-6015DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on bessiegreen.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Damascus Christian Church

  2.7 miles from the center of Kearny

  114-120 Logan Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)
  Call 201-213-3088Directions

  Listed on gracecommunityjc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  pantry+ at RU-N

  Rutgers University-Newark

  2.9 miles from the center of Kearny

  350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Paul Robeson Campus Center, Room 226, Newark, NJ 07102

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 3 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 3 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Rutgers-Newark students, staff, and faculty

  What to bring: Available to Rutgers-Newark community members. There is no eligibility process.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on studentaffairs.newark.rutgers.edu, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kearny

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Hudson County

Kearny 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.
  Call 201-420-3000DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 201-547-6842DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 201-706-4600DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 877-652-1148Website

  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.
  Call 201-369-4313DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 201-217-4641DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

Everything in Hudson County

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