Allenhurst

Local offices in Allenhurst

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · Nonprofit

  NJ 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, bills, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org

• Library · County office

  Monmouth County Library System

  125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726

  Help here

  • Library servicesAllenhurst residents can use Monmouth County Library branches and apply for a library card.Read more
  Call 732-431-7220DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on monmouthcountylib.org

• Local office · City office

  Allenhurst Borough Hall

  125 Corlies Ave., Allenhurst, NJ 07711

  Help here

  • Borough servicesVisit Borough Hall for municipal services and help from borough staff.
  • Utility information and bill paymentsFind utility information and pay eligible borough bills online.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 732-531-2757DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on allenhurstnj.org

Borough of Allenhurst website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Allenhurst first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  The Cityline Church Food Pantry

  The Cityline Church

  32 miles from the center of Allenhurst

  1510 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 12 PM. Twice monthly on dates listed on the church's 2026 calendar; until supplies last

  Who can come: People in need of temporary food assistance, without discrimination

  What to bring: Please bring bags or a shopping cart.

  Call 201-332-0970DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on weareclc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Triangle Park Community Center

  Episcopal Jersey City

  32 miles from the center of Allenhurst

  247 Old Bergen Road, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Our food pantry is open on the third Saturday morning each month. Please check the calendar for exact dates and times, and for extra food distributions.

  What to bring: Photo ID required; registration begins at 9:00 am.

  Call 201-994-4302DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on triangleparkcc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  AngelaCARES, Inc Food Pantry

  AngelaCARES, Inc

  33 miles from the center of Allenhurst

  512 Ocean Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  Hours

  • Fri12:30 PM to 5 PM (3rd and 4th of the month)

  Who can come: All local residents

  Call 201-706-2884DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on angelacares.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Trinity Church FOOD PANTRY

  Trinity Church

  33 miles from the center of Allenhurst

  195 Claremont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

  Hours

  • Fri2:30 PM to 4 PM (2nd of the month)

  Who can come: People in need in the neighborhood

  Call 201-435-9807DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on trinityjerseycity.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  B.I.T.E Food Distribution and Resource Center

  Bite

  33 miles from the center of Allenhurst

  2163 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: The public

  What to bring: Bring a large shopping cart or wagon if possible.

  Call 201-360-0042DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on njbite.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Mount Pisgah AME Food Pantry

  Mount Pisgah AME Church

  33 miles from the center of Allenhurst

  354 Forrest St., Jersey City, NJ 07304

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 1 PM (3rd of the month). Usually the third Saturday
  Call 201-435-3680Directions

  Listed on gracecommunityjc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Allenhurst

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Allenhurst

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Allenhurst. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Monmouth County One Stop Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  2.3 miles away

  60 N. Taylor Ave, Neptune, NJ 07753

  Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

  Call 732.481.6333DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  Monmouth County One-Stop Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  3.6 miles away

  17 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724-1879

  Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday

  Call 732-683-8850 ext. 6011DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  Ocean County One Stop Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  1433 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753-8392

  Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday

  Call 732-286-5616DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 9, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Monmouth County

Allenhurst is in Monmouth County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Monmouth County Division of Social Services

  3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

  Help here

  • Public benefits and social servicesContact the county about social services and available public benefits.Apply online
  Call 732-431-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monmouth.nj.us

• Public health · Nonprofit

  VNA of Central NJ WIC Program

  790 Route 35, Middletown, NJ 07748

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceContact the WIC program to ask about nutrition assistance for eligible families.
  Call 732-471-9301DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

• Public health · County office

  Monmouth County Office of Public Health

  3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

  Help here

  • Public health information and servicesGet public health information and help with health concerns in the municipalities served by this office.
  Call 732-431-7456DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monmouth.nj.us

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Monmouth County Office of Mental Wellness and Supportive Services

  3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use supportGet help finding mental health and substance use services or raise a concern about care.
  Call 732-431-6451DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monmouth.nj.us

• Older adults · County office

  Monmouth County Division of Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services

  1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet information and referrals for aging, disability, transportation, care, and caregiver services.
  • Veterans servicesContact the county office for help connecting with veterans services and benefits.
  Call 732-431-7450DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Monmouth County Division of Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services, Area Agency on Aging

  1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource connectionGet information and referrals for local aging and disability services and supports.
  Call 732-431-7450DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

Everything in Monmouth County

New Jersey programs by kind of help

These are run by New Jersey and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026