Princeton

Local offices in Princeton

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

• Human services · City office

  Princeton Department of Human Services

  1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540

  Help here

  • Resident assistance and referralsGet help finding food, housing, health care, public benefits, and other local services.
  • Utility bill assistanceAsk about emergency help with utility bills and referrals to assistance programs.
  • Immigrant services and advocacyGet information, referrals, and support related to immigrant rights and services.
  Call 609-688-2055DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Princeton Affordable Housing

  1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540

  Help here

  • Affordable rental and resale programsFind information about applying for affordable rental homes and homes for sale in Princeton.
  Call 609-688-2029DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Princeton Housing Authority

  1 Redding Circle, Princeton, NJ 08540

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the Housing Authority about rental housing for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
  Call 609-924-3448DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Princeton Sewer Operations

  400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

  Help here

  • Sewer service and sewer emergenciesGet help with sewer service questions and report a sewer backup.
  Call 609-497-7639DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Center for Modern Aging Princeton

  45 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

  Help here

  • Older adult support and programsGet support, referrals, social programs, and learning opportunities for older adults and their families.
  Call 609-751-9699DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Access Princeton

  Help here

  • Municipal customer serviceCall with questions or concerns about municipal services and report local issues.
  Call 609-924-4141Website

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

• Library · Regional office

  Princeton Public Library

  65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542

  Help here

  • Library services and programsUse the library, borrow books and other materials, and find free programs and learning resources.
  Call 609-924-9529DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Princeton Recreation Department

  380 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

  Help here

  • Recreation programsFind and sign up for recreation programs, classes, trips, and community events for children and adults.
  Call 609-921-9480DirectionsWebsite

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

Municipality of Princeton website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Newark Bible Fellowship Church FOOD PANTRY

  Newark Bible Fellowship Church

  35 miles from the center of Princeton

  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

• Free meals

  UCC Kitchen

  United Community Corporation

  35 miles from the center of Princeton

  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

• Free grocery market

  The Market at UCC

  United Community Corporation

  36 miles from the center of Princeton

  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

• Food pantry

  Food Ministry

  Grace Church in Newark

  36 miles from the center of Princeton

  950 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Food Distribution at 11:00 a.m. until bags are distributed. Food Pantry: Every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. First Sunday of the Month at 1:00 p.m. Bags available Tuesday-Friday upon request.

  Call 973-623-1733DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry

  Saint Mary's Church

  37 miles from the center of Princeton

  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

• Food pantry

  Roseville Church Food Pantry

  Roseville Church

  37 miles from the center of Princeton

  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

Nonprofits that serve Princeton

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

Offices for all of Mercer County

Princeton is in Mercer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Mercer County Board of Social Services

  200 Woolverton Street, Trenton, NJ 08650-2099

  Help here

  • Benefits and social servicesApply for food, health, cash, housing, and other help based on your needs.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county social services office.
  Call 609-989-4320DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercoboss.hosted.civiclive.com

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Partnership of Mercer County

  Help here

  • Community assistanceContact the agency to find help and programs for people facing poverty.
  Website

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Children's Home Society Mercer WIC Program

  1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing, NJ 08638

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
  Call 609-498-7755DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Mercer County One-Stop Career Center

  26 Yard Avenue, Building 4, 1st Floor, Trenton, NJ 08625-0954

  Help here

  • Career and job search servicesGet career counseling, job training, resume help, and support finding work.
  Call 609-989-6523DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Trenton Vehicle Center

  120 South Stockton Street, Trenton, NJ 08608

  Help here

  • Vehicle and motor vehicle servicesVisit the center for eligible vehicle registration, title, plate, and disability placard transactions.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Mercer 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