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New Brunswick Local Assistance Programs

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

Central Jersey Legal Services, New Brunswick OfficeFree civil legal help
Websitecentraljerseylegalservices.org
Phone732-249-7600
Address317 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Central Jersey Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of Middlesex, Mercer, and Union counties. Its New Brunswick office serves Middlesex County. Help covers housing, family matters, consumer issues, public benefits including SNAP and TANF, health care, and senior issues. Apply online or call 732-249-7600. To qualify, household income must meet the program guidelines, currently 250% of the federal poverty level, and applicants age 60 or older can get legal advice even when income runs above the guidelines.1

Food

Elijah’s Promise, Community Soup KitchenFree meals in New Brunswick
Websiteelijahspromise.org
Phone732-545-9002
Address18 Neilson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Elijah’s Promise runs the Community Soup Kitchen at 18 Neilson Street in New Brunswick, serving free meals to anyone in need. The organization runs a culinary school, a community garden, and social services that connect low-income residents with help. Meal hours differ across listings, call 732-545-9002 to confirm current hours before visiting.2

The Salvation Army New Brunswick CorpsFood pantry in New Brunswick
Websiteeasternusa.salvationarmy.org
Phone732-545-1477
Address287 Handy Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
HoursTuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, by appointment

The Salvation Army New Brunswick Corps runs a food pantry at 287 Handy Street. The pantry opens Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and an appointment is required. Call 732-545-1477 to book a visit.3

Social services

Middlesex County Board of Social ServicesCounty public assistance office
Websitemiddlesexsocialservices.com
Phone(732) 745-3500
Address181 How Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08903
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM

The Middlesex County Board of Social Services runs the county office for SNAP, TANF, General Assistance, Medicaid, and emergency assistance. New Brunswick is in Middlesex County, and the office sits in New Brunswick. Apply in person, online through NJ OneApp, or by phone at 732-745-3500.4

Unity Square Community CenterCommunity organizing and social services in New Brunswick
Websiteccdom.org
Phone732-545-0329
Address81 Remsen Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Unity Square is a community organizing initiative of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, based at a former fire station at 81 Remsen Avenue in New Brunswick. It offers tenant rights help, housing resources and support, immigrant rights help, career education and training, leadership development, and a Choice Food Resource Center. Call 732-545-0329 for current hours and program details.5

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

Footnotes

  1. Central Jersey Legal Services, Home page. ↩

  2. Elijah’s Promise, Home page. The soup kitchen address, 18 Neilson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, and phone, (732) 545-9002, come from the Lemontree listing, Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen, since the organization’s own website does not list them. Meal hours conflict across listings: Lemontree lists 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM daily, while a food-banks.org listing quoting the organization lists Monday through Friday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Elijah’s Promise - Soup Kitchen. ↩

  3. The Salvation Army, New Brunswick Corps. The Corps address, phone, pantry hours, and appointment rule come from listings, since the Corps own website lists none of them: Lemontree, Salvation Army - New Brunswick, and FindHelp, Food Pantry - Salvation Army New Jersey Division. ↩

  4. Middlesex County Board of Social Services, Home page and FAQ. Address, phone, and hours appear in the New Jersey Division of Family Development listing, County Social Service Agencies. ↩

  5. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, Unity Square. ↩

  1. Newark Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  2. Passaic Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  3. Paterson Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  4. Perth Amboy Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  5. Toms River Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  6. Trenton Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  7. Union City Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  8. Vineland Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  9. Woodbridge Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.
  10. Bayonne Local Assistance Programs, New Jersey.

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