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Local offices in Riverdale
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Finance Department
91 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ 07457
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet help with water and sewer bills and payments.
- Help paying water and sewer billsContact NJ 211 to find out whether you can get help paying water and sewer bills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on riverdalenj.gov
Local office · City office
Borough of Riverdale
91 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ 07457
Help here
- Borough servicesContact the borough for municipal services, forms, notices, and help finding the right office.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on riverdalenj.gov
Older adults · City office
Riverdale Senior Community Center
57 Loy Avenue, Riverdale, NJ 07457
Help here
- Community center rentalRiverdale residents age 25 or older can apply to rent the center for weekend events.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on riverdalenj.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Morris One-Stop Career Center
13 Emery Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, career planning, resumes, training, and unemployment claim appointments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Library · Regional office
Riverdale Public Library
93 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ 07457
Help here
- Library materials and programsBorrow books and other materials, use research help and public computers, and join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on riverdalelibrary.org
Borough of Riverdale, NJ website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Riverdale first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Roseville Church Food Pantry
Roseville Church
18 miles from the center of Riverdale36 Roseville Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Groceries distributed every 2nd Monday of the month.
Who can come: All patrons
Listed on rosevillechurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
The Market at UCC
United Community Corporation
18 miles from the center of Riverdale409 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
Listed on uccnewark.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Apostles’ House Food Pantry
The Apostles’ House
19 miles from the center of Riverdale22 Grant Street, Newark, NJ 07104
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 3 PM
- Wed10 AM to 3 PM
- Fri10 AM to 3 PM
Listed on theapostleshouse.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bessie Green Community, Inc. Food Pantry
Bessie Green Community, Inc.
19 miles from the center of Riverdale510 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on bessiegreen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Bessie Green Community, Inc. Soup Kitchen
Bessie Green Community, Inc.
19 miles from the center of Riverdale510 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on bessiegreen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
pantry+ at RU-N
Rutgers University-Newark
19 miles from the center of Riverdale350 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.
Listed on studentaffairs.newark.rutgers.edu, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Riverdale
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Community Foodbank of New Jersey
31 Evans Terminal, Hillside, NJ 07205
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
NORWESCAP
350 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Riverdale
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 Riverdale. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Passaic County One Stop Career Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
9.4 miles away
200 Memorial Drive, Paterson, NJ 07505
Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 9, 2026
American Job Center
Passaic County One Stop Career Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
13 miles away
25 Howe Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055-4007
Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 9, 2026
American Job Center
Morris County One Stop Career Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
15 miles away
1 Medical Drive, Suite 100, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Hours: by appointment only
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 9, 2026
Unemployment benefits in New Jersey
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce Development Board
PO Box 900, Morristown, NJ 07963-0900, 1 Medical Drive, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Workforce board
New Jersey State Employment and Training Commission
PO Box 940, Trenton, NJ 08625
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
Riverdale 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcoha.org
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
Talk to a person
- NJ 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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