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Camden Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Camden, New Jersey that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the New Jersey page.

South Jersey Legal ServicesFree civil legal help
Websitesjlslaw.org
Phone1-800-496-4570
Address745 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

South Jersey Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of Camden County and other South Jersey counties. Its work covers housing, family matters, public benefits and consumer issues. Apply by phone or online; intake runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.1

Food

Cathedral KitchenFree meals and groceries
Websitecathedralkitchen.org
Phone856-964-6771
Address1514 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08105
HoursMondays through Fridays, 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Cathedral Kitchen serves free hot meals in its dining room on weekdays and to-go meals on Saturdays. A free Mini Market Stand with fresh produce and pantry staples runs Monday through Friday, 2:45 PM to 5:00 PM.2

The Salvation Army Camden Kroc CenterFood pantry
Websiteeasternusa.salvationarmy.org
Phone856-379-4871
Address1865 Harrison Avenue, Camden, NJ 08105
HoursMondays and Wednesdays, 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM; Fridays, 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM; closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch

The Kroc Center runs a client-choice food pantry for New Jersey residents with proof of residence. Appointments are required; call the pantry line to book one.3

Social services

Catholic Charities of South JerseyFamily and community center
Websitecatholiccharitiescamden.org
Phone856-342-4100
Address1845 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ 08103

Catholic Charities of South Jersey is a faith-based agency that provides social services to, advocates for, and empowers the poor, oppressed, and vulnerable. Its Camden Family and Community Center offers an emergency food pantry, clothing, a diaper bank, help applying for SNAP and other public benefits, case management and limited rent and utility help when funding is available. Call in advance for services.4

Center for Family ServicesBenefits and community resources in Camden
Websitecenterffs.org
Phone877-922-2377
Address574 Benson Street, Camden, NJ 08103

Camden CAN, a Center for Family Services program, helps Camden City residents age 18 and older connect with benefits and community resources, including food and nutrition help, health care and Medicaid enrollment, housing support, transportation and workforce development. Start by completing the online form on the Camden CAN page.5

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. South Jersey Legal Services, Contact Us. ↩

  2. Cathedral Kitchen, Meal & Outreach Program and Get Help. The Kitchen street address and phone are not shown on its own website; both match the Charity Navigator listing. ↩

  3. The Salvation Army, Camden Kroc Center social services. ↩

  4. Catholic Charities of South Jersey, Home page. Address and phone from the organization own home page. The Camden center service list rests on the Lemontree resource listing, not on the organization own site. ↩

  5. Center for Family Services, Camden CAN and Open Referral. Camden campus address from the Center for Family Services Camden City calendar (PDF). ↩

  1. Clifton Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  2. East Orange Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  3. Edison Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  4. Elizabeth Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  5. Jersey City Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.

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