Rahway

Local offices in Rahway

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

• Human services · City office

  Rahway Social Services

  Help here

  • Social services referralsContact the coordinator for help finding local support for housing, food, health care, or other needs.
  • Utility assistance informationFind information about state programs that may help with utility costs.Apply online
  Call 732-827-2091Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Rahway Housing Authority

  165 East Grand Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065

  Help here

  • Public and affordable housingContact the authority to ask about public housing and housing assistance for eligible residents.
  Call 732-499-0066DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Rahway Division of Senior Services

  1306 Esterbrook Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065

  Help here

  • Senior programs and servicesCall or visit to learn about senior programs, transportation, and help with small home repairs.
  Call 732-827-2016DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Rahway

  1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsCall the city to get help finding a department or to report a local concern.Read more
  Call 732-827-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Rahway

  1140 Woodbridge Road, Rahway, NJ 07065

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the Rahway agency for available driver license and motor vehicle services.Apply online
  Call 609-292-6500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Rahway Public Library

  2 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public resources, and find library programs.
  Call 732-340-1551DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Rahway Parks & Recreation

  275 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and registrationFind city recreation programs and register for activities and events.Apply online
  Call 732-669-3600DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Rahway website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Newark Bible Fellowship Church FOOD PANTRY

  Newark Bible Fellowship Church

  8.7 miles from the center of Rahway

  30 Randolph Place, Newark, NJ 07108

  Hours

  • Wed9:30 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
  • Sat9:30 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
  Call 973-373-3677DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on newarkbiblefellowshipchurchnj.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  UCC Kitchen

  United Community Corporation

  9.3 miles from the center of Rahway

  60 19th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Who can come: People who are homeless or homebound

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  The Market at UCC

  United Community Corporation

  10 miles from the center of Rahway

  409 South 18th Street, Newark, NJ 07103

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 2 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: People in Newark and Essex County

  What to bring: Make an appointment

  Call 973-642-0181DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Food Ministry

  Grace Church in Newark

  10 miles from the center of Rahway

  950 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Food Distribution at 11:00 a.m. until bags are distributed. Food Pantry: Every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. First Sunday of the Month at 1:00 p.m. Bags available Tuesday-Friday upon request.

  Call 973-623-1733DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry

  Saint Mary's Church

  10 miles from the center of Rahway

  520 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: Newark residents

  What to bring: Current ID

  Call 973-792-5793DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  pantry+ at RU-N

  Rutgers University-Newark

  11 miles from the center of Rahway

  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 Rahway

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

Offices for all of Union County

Rahway is in Union County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · City office

  City of Plainfield WIC Program

  510 Watchung Ave., Plainfield, NJ 07060

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can apply for WIC food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 908-753-3397DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  PROCEED, Inc.

  1126 Dickinson St., Elizabeth, NJ 07201

  Help here

  • Family and community supportUnion County residents can ask about family support, health services, and help with energy costs.
  Call 908-351-7727DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on proceedinc.com

• 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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Union Vicinage Court User Resource Center

  Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad St., Elizabeth, NJ 07207

  Help here

  • Court self-help and procedural informationGet help understanding court forms and procedures, plus referrals to community services.
  Call 908-787-1650DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Libraries of Union County Consortium

  Help here

  • Public library servicesFind public libraries across Union County and access their educational and recreational services.
  Website

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

Everything in Union 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