Union City
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Local offices in Union City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Union City
3911 Kennedy Boulevard, Union City, NJ 07087
Help here
- Public housing and Housing Choice VouchersResidents can contact the authority about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncityha.org
Older adults · City office
Union City Senior Citizens' Affairs
3715 Palisade Ave., 3rd Floor, Union City, NJ 07087
Help here
- Senior activities and transportation helpThe office offers senior activities and can help arrange rides to doctors and shopping areas.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ucnj.com
Jobs and training · State office
Hudson County One-Stop Career Center, Union City location
530 48th Street, 7th Floor, Union City, NJ 07087
Help here
- Employment and workforce assistanceResidents can visit for workforce services and help finding employment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Library · City office
Union City Public Library
1800 Summit Ave., Union City, NJ
Help here
- Library programs and resourcesResidents can visit the library for reading resources and public programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ucnj.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Union City Department of Parks, Public Property & Recreation
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesResidents can find recreation programs, pools, parks, playgrounds, and activities for children and adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ucnj.com
City of Union City, New Jersey website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Union City first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. John's Lutheran Church
1.3 miles from the center of Union City155 North Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 1 PM (2nd of the month)
Listed on gracecommunityjc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Sharing Place, Inc.
2.6 miles from the center of Union City440 Hoboken Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month). Or until food runs out
Who can come: People in the greater Hudson County area
What to bring: Bring ID and documentation showing enrolled programs, if available. No one is turned away while food is available.
Listed on thesharingplacenj.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Breakfast Plus!
Grace Community Services
3.2 miles from the center of Union City39 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Saturday and Sunday morning of the year; the page does not give serving times.
Who can come: People who come hungry, including homeless and food insecure guests
Listed on gracecommunityjc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Jesus Family Ministry Food Pantry
Jesus Family Ministry
3.2 miles from the center of Union City951 West Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 12:45 PM
- Tue12 PM to 12:45 PM
- Wed12 PM to 12:45 PM
- Thu12 PM to 12:45 PM
- Fri12 PM to 12:45 PM
Who can come: Homeless individuals, struggling families, and anyone in need
Listed on jesusfamilyministry.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Damascus Christian Church
3.3 miles from the center of Union City114-120 Logan Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)
Listed on gracecommunityjc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Old Bergen Church
3.3 miles from the center of Union 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
Nonprofits that serve Union 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
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
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
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
Union 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