Resources Available in Newark
If you are experiencing homelessness, hunger or are struggling to make ends meet, we invite you to come to our sister locations at The Bowery Mission in New York City (learn more at bowery.org/get-help).
For additional local services, please see below for our
list of resources and partners to find the care you need.
ADULT DROP-IN CENTERS
Better Life Engagement Center
101 14th Avenue
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. &
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
www.newcommunity.org/better-life
North Jersey Community Research Initiative
393 Central Avenue
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
www.njcri.org
FOOD PANTRY
Apostles House
22 Grant Street
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
www.theapostleshouse.org
By referral only.
St. James Social Service Corporation
604 Dr M.L.K. Jr. Blvd
Monday – Friday, 3 – 3:30 p.m.
www.stjamesssc.org
United Community Corporation — Champion House
933 S. 18th Street
Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
www.uccnewark.org/food-pantry
HAIRCUTS
Newark Emergency Services for Families
982 Broad Street
Friday, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
www.nesfnj.org
Only offered 1st & 3rd Friday each month.
IDENTIFICATION
Bridges Outreach, Inc. — Project Connect
35 Halsey Street
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 – 3 p.m.
www.bridgesoutreach.org
By appointment only.
LAUNDRY
North Jersey Community Research Initiative
393 Central Avenue
Monday & Friday, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
www.njcri.org
OUTREACH
New York City Relief — Newark Penn Station Outreach
Peter Francisco Park, Edison Place (Between Raymond Plaza and Bruen Street)
Friday, 5 – 7 p.m.
www.newyorkcityrelief.org/our-locations
Soup, bread, beverages, socks, hygiene kits, prayer and Life Care Visits (i.e., one-on-one referrals to resources)
ROOM RENTAL
YMCA of Newark and Vicinity
600 Broad Street
(973) 624-8900 x6823
www.newarkymca.org/main/room-rentals
Rooms available for $500-$680 per month.
SHOWERS
North Jersey Community Research Initiative
393 Central Avenue
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. &
Wednesday, 1 – 4 p.m.
www.njcri.org
Bridges Outreach, Inc.
35 Halsey Street
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m.
www.bridgesoutreach.org
Newark Emergency Services for Families
982 Broad Street
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
www.nesfnj.org
SOUP KITCHENS
St. John’s Soup Kitchen
22 Mulberry Street
Tuesday – Saturday
- Breakfast: 8:15 – 9 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
North Jersey Community Research Initiative
393 Central Avenue
- Breakfast: 8 a.m.
- Lunch: 12 p.m.
Missionaries of Charity
60 Jay Street
(973) 483-0165
Meals offered every day except on Thursday.
New Hope Baptist Church — Food and Clothing Ministry
106 Sussex Avenue
Grab and Go Meals: Monday – Friday, 9 – 11 a.m.
www.newhopenewark.org
St. James Social Service Corporation
604 Dr M.L.K. Jr. Blvd
- Lunch: Monday – Friday, 12 – 2 p.m.
- Dinner: Monday & Wednesday – Friday, 5 – 6 p.m.
WALK-IN SHELTERS
H.E.L.P Center
224 Sussex Avenue
(973) 705-7200
Accepts single men and women 18 and older who are Essex County residents.
United Community Corporation — Fulton Street Emergency Shelter
31 Fulton Street
(973) 642-0181
uccnewark.org
Accepts single men and women who are Essex County residents.
Covenant House New Jersey
330 Washington Street
(973) 621-8705
covenanthousenj.org
For men and women ages 18-21 only.
Missionaries of Charity
60 Jay Street
(973) 483-0165
For women only. Must call to see if there is a bed available.
The Bowery Mission — Tribeca Campus
90 Lafayette Street
(212) 226- 6214
www.bowery.org/get-help
- Intake for women: 3 p.m.
- Intake for men: 3:45 p.m.