Totowa

Local offices in Totowa

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

• Utilities · City office

  Totowa Water Department

  537 Totowa Road, 1st Floor, Totowa, NJ 07512

  Help here

  • Water bills and water servicePay your water bill, ask about billing, or get help with a water service problem.Apply online
  • Water and sewer bill assistanceLearn about state help for overdue water and sewer bills through NJ 211.Apply online
  Call 973-956-1000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Borough of Totowa Municipal Complex

  537 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ 07512

  Help here

  • Borough servicesVisit the municipal complex for borough offices, including the clerk, tax office, court, and other administrative departments.
  Call 973-956-1000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Totowa Senior Center

  385 Union Boulevard, Totowa, NJ

  Help here

  • Senior servicesContact the borough's Senior Citizen Coordinator for help with local senior services and activities.
  Call 973-956-1000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Borough of Totowa Public Library

  537 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ 07512

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use digital resources, and join programs for children and adults.
  • Homebound library deliveryRequest free delivery of library materials if illness, disability, or lack of transportation keeps you from visiting.Read more
  Call 973-790-3265DirectionsWebsite

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

Borough of Totowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Roseville Church Food Pantry

  Roseville Church

  11 miles from the center of Totowa

  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

  The Apostles’ House Food Pantry

  The Apostles’ House

  11 miles from the center of Totowa

  22 Grant Street, Newark, NJ 07104

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 3 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 3 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 3 PM
  Call 973-482-0625DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  The Market at UCC

  United Community Corporation

  11 miles from the center of Totowa

  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

  Bessie Green Community, Inc. Food Pantry

  Bessie Green Community, Inc.

  11 miles from the center of Totowa

  510 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
  Call 973-803-6015DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Bessie Green Community, Inc. Soup Kitchen

  Bessie Green Community, Inc.

  11 miles from the center of Totowa

  510 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
  Call 973-803-6015DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  pantry+ at RU-N

  Rutgers University-Newark

  11 miles from the center of Totowa

  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

Nonprofits that serve Totowa

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

Offices for all of Passaic County

Totowa is in Passaic County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Saint Joseph WIC Program

  800 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07503

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 973-754-4575DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · City office

  City of Passaic WIC Program

  333 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ 07055

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 973-365-5620DirectionsWebsite

  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

• State office

  New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency, Passaic Central Local Office

  100 Hamilton Plaza, 11th Floor, Paterson, NJ 07505

  Help here

  • Child and family supportContact this state office for child protection and family support services.
  Call 973-523-6090DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency, Passaic North Local Office

  201 Willowbrook Boulevard, 4th Floor, Wayne, NJ 07470

  Help here

  • Child and family supportContact this state office for child protection and family support services.
  Call 973-826-1082DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Passaic One-Stop Career Center

  25 Howe Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055-4007

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, training, and career planning.
  Call 973-742-9226DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Passaic 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