Resource Directory

Little free pantry to take or leave anything.

Local Facebook giving group - for neighbors in Somerville, Bridgewater, Raritan, Hillsboro, Manville and Bound Brook NJ.

Local Facebook giving network - Montgomery and Rocky Hill only

Food pantry for houseless individuals - clients of SHIP Meal vouchers, household items, clothing/shoes, housing voucher, toiletries, etc.

Bernardsville residents only Food Pantry - Guests can visit 1x a month. Serving guests from Somerset County (excluding Franklin Twsp - See Franklin Food Bank) and following towns in Middlesex Cty: Middlesex, Dunellen, Piscataway, and South Plainfield

Food Pantry - Guests can visit 1x a month. Serving guests from Somerset County (excluding Franklin Twsp - See Franklin Food Bank) and following towns in Middlesex Cty: Middlesex, Dunellen, Piscataway, and South Plainfield

Food Pantry - Manville residents only

Food bank open to all Somerset County residents, plus basic hygiene products and cleaning items.

Food bank open to all Somerset County residents, plus basic hygiene products and cleaning items.

Food bank open to all Somerset County residents, plus basic hygiene products and cleaning items.

Food bank open to all Somerset County residents, plus basic hygiene products and cleaning items.

Local Goodwill store with low cost clothing, furniture, decor, etc.

New location of Goodwill as of 9/19/2023. Local Goodwill store with low cost clothing, furniture, decor, etc.

Family activities, workshops, and individual assistance for Hunterdon County residents. Includes monthly (every Third Thurs. from 4-5) Pride socials in Clinton for middle schoolers at Clinton Presbyterian Church. 91 Center St. Clinton 08809 - no RSVP necessary

Free local, online giving community (Hillsborough)

Multifaith organization, serving houseless families with emergency shelter, transitional homes, counseling, and more services. Partners with local congregations.

Variety of community services for 3 counties including Somerset. Free assistance for income-eligible residents. Headstart childcare, health enrollment insurance, SNAP and NJ Healthcare enrollment, senior benefits enrollment, computer lab, info and assistance, language translation services, health screenings and referrals, energy and water payment assistance, discount cell phone program (SafeLink). Second location in Somerset County: Belmont Center, 113 Belmont Drive Somerset, NJ 08873. Several locations in Plainfield and Hoboken.

Free local, online giving community (Hunterdon County)

A representative of the ministry is at the laundromat to hand out pre-bagged supplies and $10 in quarters up to eight people per week. Supplies of laundry detergent and dryer sheets, as well as rolls of quarters, are welcomed!

We serve families in need as well as people who have a current need due to illness, caregiving, family changes (loss of a loved one, arrival of a newborn) to come and pick up a meal to take home. Meals are provided in plastic containers generously donated by the Branchburg Rotary and the menu changes weekly.

Providing low income families with essential baby items - especially diapers.

Affordable clothing shop - infant to adult plus size

Food pantry serving local families who are low income and/or facing crisis. Food, dental care, soap, diapers. Serving Bound Brook, South Bound Brook, Manville, Somerville, Raritan, Bridgewater, Somerset, North Plainfield

See this website for current information about rental assistance, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, and related programs.

Info about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Variety of services for low-income residents of Northwest NJ, including Somerset County (but not food bank)

Supports women and displaced homemakers re-entering the workforce

Supports women and displaced homemakers re-entering the workforce. Core computer classes available in Spanish. and English

Parents can apply - provides food for women, infants and children up to age 5 with additional supportive health services.

Food pantry - updates Facebook often: https://www.facebook.com/opencupboardthrift

Somerset Hills residents only - food pantry Available items include food, personal hygiene items, diapers, and more. No ID is required and donations are available for families, couples, and singles. Distribution takes place at Mendham Road Side Door of Peapack Reformed Church.

Essential items for pregnant women and children under 5

Free local, online giving community (Plainfield area)

Food pantry for the Raritan community. Clients can visit 1x a week, but call main number if looking for 2x. Also includes toiletry items, baby items. See website for more info.

Food bank open to all Somerset County residents. Also offering diaper bank and other services

All-volunteer nonprofit corporation serving New Jersey and beyond (not a physical facility or shelter). If an animal is accepted into the Shelter Our Pets foster program, the animal(s) will be matched with a temporary, confidential foster parent, area kennel or other care provider. Info on website,, also can provide support and info on helpline.

Wide range of services for houseless individuals

Community services for families and youth

Services for veterans at risk of being homeless (covers several states)

Somerset County residents can obtain a photo ID from the County Clerk's office. This ID card is available to Somerset County residents, regardless of age. This card is NOT REAL ID compliant. However, residents might find it useful as a supplemental photo identification. Need proof of identity and proof of residency (see website).

Main hub for county public assistance (includes TANF, Work First, EITC, SNAP)

Free local, online giving community (Somerville)

Little free pantry available to all to take or leave something.

Features gently-used, low cost clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children

Resources and services for people impacted by crises - to meet basic needs, including tax prep/filing