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Help in Garfield
8 service locations
Family and youth
Garfield Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
541 Midland Ave, Garfield · 201-366-1020
Head Start early childhood program — 105 funded slots; operated by Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc.
Food assistance
21 Cclc Middle School B&G
Meal program
175 Lanza Avenue, Garfield · (862) 379-7048
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Garfield Recreation Department.
Bergen Arts And Science Charter School
Meal program
89 Summit Avenue, Garfield · (973) 836-4590
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic Arts and Science Charter School.
Garfield High School
Meal program
500 Palisade Avenue, Garfield · (973) 340-5000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Garfield Recreation Department.
Garfield School #6 Esy
Meal program
111 Palisade Avenue, Garfield · (973) 340-5036
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Garfield Recreation Department.
Garfield School #9 Esy
Meal program
62 Alpine Street, Garfield · (973) 340-5039
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Garfield Recreation Department.
Health care
Community health centersliding-scale fees
535 Midland Ave, Garfield · 973-340-1156
Housing and shelter
Garfield Housing Authority
Housing assistance
71 Daniel P Conte Ct, Garfield · 973-340-4170
Public housing (Low-Rent) agency
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