Carteret

Local offices in Carteret

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

• Housing help · City office

  Carteret Housing Authority

  96 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008

  Help here

  • Affordable housingContact the authority for information about local public housing and voucher waiting lists.Apply online
  Call 732-541-6800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carteret.net

• Local office · Regional office

  NJ 211

  Help here

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

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

• Public health · City office

  Carteret Health Department

  61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008

  Help here

  • Local health servicesContact the department about health concerns, screenings, immunizations, vital records, and other local health services.
  Call 732-541-3890DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carteret.net

• Local office · City office

  Carteret Municipal Clerk’s Office

  61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008

  Help here

  • Municipal information and recordsThe Clerk’s Office helps residents with municipal information, public records requests, and certain licenses and permits.
  Call 732-541-3800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carteret.net

• Older adults · City office

  Carteret Office on Aging

  61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008

  Help here

  • Senior programs and benefits helpThe office offers senior activities and helps older residents with applications for benefit programs.
  • Senior transportationCarteret seniors can arrange rides to medical visits, stores, and community activities by calling ahead.
  Call 732-802-3014DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carteret.net

• Library · City office

  Carteret Public Library

  100 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008

  Help here

  • Library services and programsResidents can visit the library to borrow materials, use learning resources, and find programs.
  Call 732-541-3830DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carteret.net

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Carteret Parks Department

  Help here

  • Parks and recreationResidents can ask about parks, recreation programs, and permits to use fields or parks.
  Call 732-541-3885Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carteret.net

Borough of Carteret website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Newark Bible Fellowship Church FOOD PANTRY

  Newark Bible Fellowship Church

  9.6 miles from the center of Carteret

  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

  The Cityline Church Food Pantry

  The Cityline Church

  10 miles from the center of Carteret

  1510 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 12 PM. Twice monthly on dates listed on the church's 2026 calendar; until supplies last

  Who can come: People in need of temporary food assistance, without discrimination

  What to bring: Please bring bags or a shopping cart.

  Call 201-332-0970DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  UCC Kitchen

  United Community Corporation

  10 miles from the center of Carteret

  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

  Food Ministry

  Grace Church in Newark

  11 miles from the center of Carteret

  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

  Triangle Park Community Center

  Episcopal Jersey City

  11 miles from the center of Carteret

  247 Old Bergen Road, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Our food pantry is open on the third Saturday morning each month. Please check the calendar for exact dates and times, and for extra food distributions.

  What to bring: Photo ID required; registration begins at 9:00 am.

  Call 201-994-4302DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry

  Saint Mary's Church

  11 miles from the center of Carteret

  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 Carteret

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

Offices for all of Middlesex County

Carteret is in Middlesex County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Middlesex County Board of Social Services

  181 How Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08903

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsVisit or call to ask about county social services and benefits.
  Call 732-745-3500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Puerto Rican Association for Human Development

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about community action services for Middlesex County residents.
  Call 732-828-4510Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Middlesex County Division of Housing, Community Development, and Social Services

  75 Bayard Street, 2nd Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

  Help here

  • Housing and homelessness resourcesAsk about county housing programs and resources for residents who are homeless or at risk of losing housing.
  Call 732-745-3025DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Middlesex County Office of Health Services

  444 Hoes Lane, Building 6, Suite 120, Piscataway, NJ 08854

  Help here

  • Public health servicesAsk about county health services, including immunizations, disease prevention, and cancer screening.
  Call 732-745-3100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Middlesex County Public Health Clinic

  11 Kennedy Boulevard, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

  Help here

  • Clinic and screening servicesCall for appointments for health screenings, vaccines, and other clinic services.
  Call 732-565-3788DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Middlesex County Division of Behavioral Health Planning

  75 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

  Help here

  • Behavioral health navigationCall the navigator line to ask about behavioral health services and referrals.
  Call 732-745-3810DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Middlesex 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