Support Services Available During the COVID-19 Crisis

1. Free groceries every Thursday 9am – 11am

Newark Emergency Services for Families

982 Broad Street – Newark, NJ 07102

973-639-2100 ALL ESSEX COUNTY RESIDENTS WELCOME

2. Free groceries every Thursday 9am – 12noon

Joi’s Angels

114 South Arlington Avenue – East Orange, NJ 07018

973-395-4348 ALL RESIDENTS WELCOME

3. City of Newark is giving out free Shoprite gift Cards worth $50. Call 973-733-5728.

4. Mental health support hotline - 866-202-4357 (8am-8pm) or 877-294-HELP

5. Live help on COVID-19 - 24 hours a day. Speak to a healthcare professional by dialing 1-800-222-1222 or 

1-800-962-1253. For general information & basic needs, dial 211.

6. For more COVID-19 information: Please visit the New Jersey Information Hub at: https://covid19.nj.gov/

7. Domestic Abuse Hotline is available 24/7 - please call 1-800-572-7233

8. City of Newark Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and

Senior Services 973-733-5373

9. Essex County Division of Senior Services 973-395-8375

10. Help with rent and mortgages:

Consumer Credit and Budget Counseling

609-390-9652, 888-738-8233

Epic CDC

732-727-9500

Housing Partnership

973-659-1414

NJ Citizen Action

800-656-9637, 973-643-8800

Tri-City Peoples Corporation

973-676-5506