Help in Jersey City
71 service locations · 7 recurring meetings
Family and youth
93 Nelson Avenue
Child care and early childhood education
93 Nelson Ave, Jersey City · 201-884-1050
Head Start early childhood program — 135 funded slots; operated by Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Bright Beginnings
Child care and early childhood education
103 Nelson Ave, Jersey City · 201-884-1050
Head Start early childhood program — 64 funded slots; operated by Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Curries Woods
Child care and early childhood education
65-67 Ruby Brown Ter, Jersey City · 201-884-1050
Head Start early childhood program — 15 funded slots; operated by Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Jersey City Corps
Family support servicesFood pantryOlder adult servicesFamily and youth
562 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City · 201-435-7355
Salvation Army community center
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20
Lincoln Park Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
330 Duncan Ave, Jersey City · 201-884-1050
Head Start early childhood program — 60 funded slots; operated by Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Marion Gardens
Child care and early childhood education
57 Dales Ave, Jersey City · 201-884-1050
Head Start early childhood program — 15 funded slots; operated by Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Financial assistance
Puertorriquenos Asociados for Community Organization
Utility assistance
307 Marthin Luther King Dr., Jersey City · 844-722-6432
LIHEAP intake office serving Hudson County
directions · via ACF LIHEAP Clearinghouse, verified 2026-07-19
Food assistance
A. Harry Moore School
Meal program
2078 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City · (201) 200-3138
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Beloved Community Charter School 1
Meal program
508 Grand Street, Jersey City · (201) 898-3585
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Beloved Community Charter School 2
Meal program
531 Grand St., Jersey City · (201) 428-7788
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Booker T. Washington
Meal program
74 Freemont St., Jersey City · (201) 736-9550
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Chaplain Charles J Watters School
Meal program
220 Virgina Avenue, Jersey City · (201) 915-6510
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Christa Mcauliffe School #28
Meal program
167 Hancock Avenue, Jersey City · (201) 714-4491
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Deliverance Children'S Ministry
Meal program
398 Mlk Drive, Jersey City · (201) 779-4977
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Deliverance Children'S Ministry
Meal program
2 Oxford Ave, Jersey City · (201) 779-4977
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Meal program
509 Bramhall Ave., Jersey City · (201) 388-1298
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Dr. Maya Angelou School #20
Meal program
239 Ocean Avenue, Jersey City · (201) 369-2649
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Meal program
240 Ege Ave., Jersey City · (201) 630-4798
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Empowerment Academy Charter School 2
Meal program
211 Sherman Ave, Jersey City · (201) 630-4798
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Empowerment Academy Charter School 3
Meal program
70 Claremont Ave, Jersey City · (201) 630-4798
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Ethical Community Charter School
Meal program
95 Broadway, Jersey City · (201) 815-4554
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Hope ETC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Frank R Conwell School Ms #4
Meal program
107 Bright Street, Jersey City · (201) 946-5740
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Franklin L Williams School #7
Meal program
222 Laidlaw Avenue, Jersey City · (201) 714-8371
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Gotta Go Gaming Hub
Meal program
126 Linden Ave, Jersey City · (973) 368-5993
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Hope ETC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Holland Gardens
Meal program
237 16Th Street, Jersey City · (973) 757-4651
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Hudson County Enterprises
Meal program
68-70 Tuers Avenue, Jersey City · (732) 227-4248
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Hudson County Schools Of Technology
Meal program
525 Montgomery Street, Jersey City · (201) 631-6357
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Hudson County School of Technology.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Hudson Garden
Meal program
27 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City · (201) 706-4773
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jcfpl Communipaw Branch
Meal program
295 Johnston Ave, Jersey City · (201) 547-4311
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jcfpl Cunningham Branch
Meal program
275 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City · (201) 547-4555
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jcfpl Five Corners
Meal program
678 Newark Ave, Jersey City · (201) 547-4330
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jcfpl Heights Branch
Meal program
14 Zabriskie St., Jersey City · (201) 547-4547
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jcfpl Lafayette Branch
Meal program
307 Pacific Ave., Jersey City · (201) 547-5017
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jcfpl Miller Branch
Meal program
489 Bergen Ave, Jersey City · (201) 547-4551
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jcfpl Morgan Branch
Meal program
1841 Jfk Blvd., Jersey City · (201) 547-4553
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jcfpl Pavonia Branch
Meal program
326 8Th St, Jersey City · (201) 547-4789
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jcfpl Priscilla Gardner Main Branch
Meal program
472 Jersey Ave, Jersey City · (201) 547-4519
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jcfpl West Bergen Branch
Meal program
546 Westside Ave, Jersey City · (201) 547-4554
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jersey City Community Charter School
Meal program
128 Danforth Ave., Jersey City · (201) 433-2288
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Meal program
3044 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City · (201) 795-4400
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Joseph H Brensinger School #17
Meal program
600 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City · (201) 915-6265
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Kindle Education Public Charter School
Meal program
35 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City · (551) 351-1520
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Lincoln High School
Meal program
60 Crescent Avenue, Jersey City · (201) 413-6974
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mahatma K Gandhi School
Meal program
143 Romaine Avenue, Jersey City · (201) 547-2025
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mcnair Academic High School
Meal program
123 Coles Street, Jersey City · (201) 418-7024
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
New Hope Etc Hq
Meal program
472 Bergen Ave., Jersey City · (201) 332-6478
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Hope ETC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Njcu- Projecto
Meal program
2039 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City · (201) 915-6099
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
P.S. 3 Frank R Conwell Elementary School
Meal program
111 Bright Street, Jersey City · (201) 915-6266
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Patricia M. Noonan School #26
Meal program
164 Laidlaw Avenue, Jersey City · (201) 963-7189
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Ps #39 Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
Meal program
214 Plainfield Ave, Jersey City · (201) 915-6560
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Hope ETC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rafael Cordero Y Molina School #37
Meal program
158 Erie Street, Jersey City · (201) 714-4390
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Regional Day School
Meal program
425 Johnston Avenue, Jersey City · (201) 946-6629
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rev. Dr. Ercel F Webb School #22
Meal program
264 Van Horne Street, Jersey City · (201) 309-1629
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Salem Baptist Church
Meal program
45 Madison Ave., Jersey City · (201) 401-3984
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Soaring Heights Charter School
Meal program
1 Romar Avenue, Jersey City · (201) 434-4800
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
St. John Baptist Church
Meal program
525 Bramhall Ave, Jersey City · (201) 433-7791
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Hope ETC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
The Hub Church
Meal program
68 Storms Ave., Jersey City · (551) 358-8864
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Triangle Park Community Center
Meal program
247 Old Bergen Road, Jersey City · (551) 200-0519
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Trinity Lutheran Church
Meal program
195 Claremont Ave., Jersey City · (201) 435-9807
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
University Academy Public Charter School
Meal program
275 West Side Ave, Jersey City · (201) 458-2139
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of Jersey City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Whitney M Young School #15
Meal program
135 Stegman Street, Jersey City · (201) 547-2018
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Jersey City Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Health care
Alliance Community Healthcare, Inc.
Community health centersliding-scale fees
115 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City · 201-830-1620
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
METROPOLITAN FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK
Community health centersliding-scale fees
935 Garfield Ave, Jersey City · 201-478-5802
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center @ Jersey City
Community health centersliding-scale fees
324 Palisade Ave, Jersey City · 201-459-8888
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Legal aid
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services-Hudson
Legal aid services
574 Summit Avenue, Jersey City
LSC-funded legal aid main office of Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Corporation
directions · via Legal Services Corporation, verified 2026-07-20
Substance use and recovery
Avita Hope LLC
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
591 Summit Avenue, Jersey City · 201-300-0160
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
C Line Community Outreach Services
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
110 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City · 201-200-1965
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Khaleidoscope Health Care Inc
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
75 Harrison Avenue, Jersey City · 201-451-5425
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
MASSH/Path Program RWJ Barnabas Health/Jersey City Med
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1825 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City · 201-395-7630 x77630
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Spectrum Healthcare
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
74 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City · 201-451-2544
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Veteran services
Jersey City VA Clinic
VA facilityHealth care
115 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City · 201-435-3055
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 08:00–16:30
Primary Care CBOC
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
Recovery & support meetings
ACA meetings
The Laundromat
Fri 19:30 · in-person
83 Wayne St, Jersey City · directions · via Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO
GA meetings
Jersey City G.A. - Wednesday
Wed 20:00 · in-person · Old Bergen Church
1 Highland Avenue, Jersey City · directions · via Gamblers Anonymous
NA meetings
Twelve & Twelve
Mon 18:00 · in-person · Mary McLeod Bethune CenterClosedStep studyWheelchair accessible
140 Martin Luther King Dr., Jersey City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Keys to Freedom
Tue 19:00 · in-person · Our Lady Of Mercy ChurchOpen
40 Sullivan Drive, Jersey City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Crossroads to Recovery
Wed 10:00 · in-person · Old Bergen ChurchClosedWheelchair accessible
1 Highland Avenue, Jersey City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Today We Live
Wed 19:30 · in-person · The Barrow Mansion - basementOpenBig BookDiscussion
83 Wayne St., Jersey City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Life After Death
Thu 18:00 · in-person · Mt. Pisgah ChurchClosed
354 Forrest St., Jersey City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
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