How Can I get help with food?

GROCERIES

Essex County Community Transportation:

973-737-7200

Provides trips to various Supermarkets for seniors. Please call for dates, times and what Supermarket they are going to.

Senior Famers Market Nutrition Program: June to September

973-395-8375

Eligible seniors aged 60 and over are given $20 - $30 in vouchers per season to purchase produce at participating farmers markets. Call for more information.

PREPARED MEALS

Chrill- Congregate Program

973-744-8103

Several sites in Essex County serving meals to people aged 60 and older. There is a $3 suggested donation. Call for information on specific locations and times.

Chrill- Home Delivered Meals/Mobile Meals of Essex County

973-744-8103

Provisions of nutritional meals to older persons age 60+ who are unable to prepare their own meals because of physical or mental disabilities. Meals are delivered to individual’s homes. Serves is targeted to those with the greatest economic or social need. There is a waiting list for free delivery. Meals are $10 for 1 meal and $30 for 3 meals. Eligibility restrictions apply.

The JCC Metro West Kosher Meals on Wheels

973-530-3414

Eligibility restrictions apply. Call for more information.

Focus- Congregate Program

973-624-2528 ext.#142

Serves Hispanic Ethnic Meals Newark (City wide)

Focus- Home Delivered Meals/Mobile Meals of Essex County

973-624-2528 ext. # 142

Eligibility restrictions apply. Call for more information.