Morris Plains

Local offices in Morris Plains

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

• Local office · City office

  Morris Plains Municipal Office

  531 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

  Help here

  • Borough services and resident assistanceContact the municipal office for help with Borough services and resident questions.Read more
  Call 973-538-2224DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Morris Plains Senior Citizen Group

  51 Jim Fear Drive, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

  Help here

  • Senior social and educational activitiesSeniors can join monthly meetings, activities, and group trips.
  Call 973-605-2826DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Nonprofit

  Morris Plains Library

  77 Glenbrook Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, including large print books and audiobooks.
  Call 973-538-2599DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Morris Plains Community Center

  51 Jim Fear Drive, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and community centerFind Borough recreation programs and activities at the Community Center.Apply online
  Call 973-538-3544DirectionsWebsite

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

Borough of Morris Plains website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  The Market at UCC

  United Community Corporation

  15 miles from the center of Morris Plains

  409 South 18th Street, Newark, NJ 07103

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 2 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: People in Newark and Essex County

  What to bring: Make an appointment

  Call 973-642-0181DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  UCC Kitchen

  United Community Corporation

  16 miles from the center of Morris Plains

  60 19th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Who can come: People who are homeless or homebound

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Roseville Church Food Pantry

  Roseville Church

  16 miles from the center of Morris Plains

  36 Roseville Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Groceries distributed every 2nd Monday of the month.

  Who can come: All patrons

  Call 973-483-3361DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Newark Bible Fellowship Church FOOD PANTRY

  Newark Bible Fellowship Church

  16 miles from the center of Morris Plains

  30 Randolph Place, Newark, NJ 07108

  Hours

  • Wed9:30 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
  • Sat9:30 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
  Call 973-373-3677DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  pantry+ at RU-N

  Rutgers University-Newark

  17 miles from the center of Morris Plains

  350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Paul Robeson Campus Center, Room 226, Newark, NJ 07102

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 3 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 3 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Rutgers-Newark students, staff, and faculty

  What to bring: Available to Rutgers-Newark community members. There is no eligibility process.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on studentaffairs.newark.rutgers.edu, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry

  Saint Mary's Church

  17 miles from the center of Morris Plains

  520 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: Newark residents

  What to bring: Current ID

  Call 973-792-5793DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Morris Plains

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

Job help near Morris Plains

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.

• American Job Center

  Morris County One Stop Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.3 miles away

  1 Medical Drive, Suite 100, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

  Hours: by appointment only

  Call 862-397-5604DirectionsWebsite

  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 Morris County

Morris Plains is in Morris County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance

  340 West Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

  Help here

  • SNAP food assistanceApply for food benefits if you meet program rules.Apply online
  • Cash assistanceApply for cash help if you meet program rules.Apply onlineRead more
  • MedicaidApply for Medicaid health coverage through the county office.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child support servicesCall the county office for help with child support and paternity services.
  • Emergency housing helpContact the office for help during a housing crisis or homelessness.Read more
  Call 973-326-7800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Morris County Department of Human Services

  1 Medical Drive, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

  Help here

  • Social service information and referralsGet help finding county services for food, housing, transportation, disability, and other needs.
  Call 973-285-6868DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Morris

  99 Ketch Road, Morristown, NJ 07960

  Help here

  • Affordable housingFind housing assistance for eligible low and moderate income residents.
  Call 973-540-0389DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Morris County Division of Public Health

  500 West Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, NJ 07960

  Help here

  • Public health informationGet county information about disease prevention, environmental health, and public health protection.
  Call 973-631-5484DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Morris County Division of Community and Behavioral Health Services

  1 Medical Drive, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

  Help here

  • Behavioral health service informationFind information about county supported mental health and substance use services.
  Call 973-285-6844DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs

  95-97 Bassett Highway, Dover, NJ 07801

  Help here

  • Social and legal servicesAsk for help connecting with social services, legal support, and community resources.Read more
  • Immigration helpContact the Center for Citizenship and Legal Immigration for assistance.
  • Home energy helpAsk about home energy assistance and weatherization programs.Read more
  Call 973-366-4770DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcoha.org

Everything in Morris 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