Wanaque
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Local offices in Wanaque
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Utilities · City office
Collector's Office / Tax, Water & Sewer
579 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque, NJ 07465
Help here
- Property tax, water, and sewer billsGet help with property tax, water, or sewer bills and payments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wanaquenj.gov
Local office · City office
Wanaque Borough Administration Office
579 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque, NJ 07465
Help here
- Borough services and general helpContact the Borough office with questions about local services and help finding the right department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wanaquenj.gov
Library · Regional office
Wanaque Public Library
616 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque, NJ 07465
Help here
- Library services and programsGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, or ask about library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wanaquelibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Wanaque Recreation
579 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque, NJ 07465
Help here
- Recreation programsAsk about local recreation activities and programs at the Wanaque Recreation Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wanaquerec.ticketbud.com
Borough of Wanaque, New Jersey website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Wanaque first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Roseville Church Food Pantry
Roseville Church
21 miles from the center of Wanaque36 Roseville Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Groceries distributed every 2nd Monday of the month.
Who can come: All patrons
Listed on rosevillechurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
The Market at UCC
United Community Corporation
21 miles from the center of Wanaque409 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
Listed on uccnewark.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Apostles’ House Food Pantry
The Apostles’ House
21 miles from the center of Wanaque22 Grant Street, Newark, NJ 07104
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 3 PM
- Wed10 AM to 3 PM
- Fri10 AM to 3 PM
Listed on theapostleshouse.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bessie Green Community, Inc. Food Pantry
Bessie Green Community, Inc.
22 miles from the center of Wanaque510 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
Listed on bessiegreen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Bessie Green Community, Inc. Soup Kitchen
Bessie Green Community, Inc.
22 miles from the center of Wanaque510 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
Listed on bessiegreen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
pantry+ at RU-N
Rutgers University-Newark
22 miles from the center of Wanaque350 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.
Listed on studentaffairs.newark.rutgers.edu, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wanaque
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
Passaic County
Serves Passaic County except the cities of Paterson and Passaic, which have their own entities
401 Grand Street - Room 404, Paterson, NJ 07505
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Paterson Task Force
Serves the City of Paterson only
9 Colt Street, Paterson, NJ 07505
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
United Passaic Organization
Serves the City of Passaic only
One Howe Avenue, Suite 301, Passaic, NJ 07055
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Passaic County
Wanaque is in Passaic County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Nonprofit
Saint Joseph WIC Program
800 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07503
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Public health · City office
City of Passaic WIC Program
333 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org
State office
New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency, Passaic Central Local Office
100 Hamilton Plaza, 11th Floor, Paterson, NJ 07505
Help here
- Child and family supportContact this state office for child protection and family support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
State office
New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency, Passaic North Local Office
201 Willowbrook Boulevard, 4th Floor, Wayne, NJ 07470
Help here
- Child and family supportContact this state office for child protection and family support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Passaic One-Stop Career Center
25 Howe Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055-4007
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, training, and career planning.
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