Secaucus

Local offices in Secaucus

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

• Housing help · City office

  Secaucus Housing Authority

  700 County Avenue, Suite 1, Secaucus, NJ 07094

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceIncome-eligible households can ask about housing vouchers and affordable housing managed by the authority.
  Call 201-867-2957DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Secaucus Municipal Utilities Authority

  1100 Koelle Boulevard, Secaucus, NJ 07094

  Help here

  • Wastewater and sewer serviceContact the authority with questions about the town's wastewater and sewer system.
  Call 201-330-2089DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Secaucus Town Hall

  1203 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094

  Help here

  • Town government servicesContact Town Hall for help finding the town department that handles your question.
  Call 201-330-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Secaucus Senior Center

  101 Centre Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07094

  Help here

  • Senior activities and supportResidents age 55 and older can join activities and ask about senior transportation and other services.
  • Meals on WheelsHomebound residents can ask about weekday meal delivery or meals at the center.
  Call 201-330-2034DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Secaucus Public Library

  1379 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use its programs and public services.
  Call 201-330-2083DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Secaucus website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  St. John's Lutheran Church

  2.2 miles from the center of Secaucus

  155 North Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 1 PM (2nd of the month)
  Call 201-798-0540Directions

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

• Food pantry

  The Sharing Place, Inc.

  3.3 miles from the center of Secaucus

  440 Hoboken Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month). Or until food runs out

  Who can come: People in the greater Hudson County area

  What to bring: Bring ID and documentation showing enrolled programs, if available. No one is turned away while food is available.

  Call 201-963-5518DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Damascus Christian Church

  3.3 miles from the center of Secaucus

  114-120 Logan Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)
  Call 201-213-3088Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Jesus Family Ministry Food Pantry

  Jesus Family Ministry

  3.5 miles from the center of Secaucus

  951 West Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

  Hours

  • Mon12 PM to 12:45 PM
  • Tue12 PM to 12:45 PM
  • Wed12 PM to 12:45 PM
  • Thu12 PM to 12:45 PM
  • Fri12 PM to 12:45 PM

  Who can come: Homeless individuals, struggling families, and anyone in need

  Call 201-993-6937DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Old Bergen Church

  3.8 miles from the center of Secaucus

  1 Highland Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM (last of the month)

  What to bring: Referral from social services required.

  Call 201-433-1815Directions

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

• Free meals

  Breakfast Plus!

  Grace Community Services

  4.3 miles from the center of Secaucus

  39 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every Saturday and Sunday morning of the year; the page does not give serving times.

  Who can come: People who come hungry, including homeless and food insecure guests

  Call 201-993-0564DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Secaucus

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

Offices for all of Hudson County

Secaucus is in Hudson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Hudson County Department of Family Services, Division of Welfare

  257 Cornelison Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for food, cash, health, disability, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  • Emergency assistanceAsk the county about emergency help with basic needs.
  Call 201-420-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcnj.us

• Local office · City office

  Jersey City WIC Program

  City Hall Annex, 1 Jackson Square, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportGet nutrition support and food benefits if you are pregnant or have a young child.
  Call 201-547-6842DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Jersey City Housing Authority

  400 U.S. Highway 1, Marion Gardens Building 7, Jersey City, NJ 07306

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental vouchersApply for public housing or rental assistance when applications are open.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 201-706-4600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  NJ 211

  Help here

  • Community service referralsCall or visit NJ 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.Read more
  Call 877-652-1148Website

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

• Older adults · County office

  Hudson County Division on Aging

  830 Bergen Avenue, Suite 3B, Jersey City, NJ 07306

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet information and referrals for services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 201-369-4313DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Hudson One-Stop Career Center

  438 Summit Avenue, 1st Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306

  Help here

  • Job and career supportGet career counseling, job search help, training information, and resume support.
  Call 201-217-4641DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Hudson 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