Find programs, agencies, businesses and other places that give away stuff for free.
NHPB also has information on charity and church programs too for free items, and find free local giveaways in your community.
Hi Sarah and Bernadine,
Seems you two need lots of help - food, housing and more. Try this for financial resources in NJ.
Scroll down the page on the link to find your county programs.
Avery Black wrote: ↑Mon Sep 22, 2025 8:11 am
Hi
My name is Sarah & my mom is Bernadine. We recently have been approved for SNAP benefits and a new rental home. I am married & have 2 daughters ages 9 & 14 & we have been homeless for 3 years, relying on soup kitchens and pantries. I was staying w/my mother Bernadine in NJ but her landlord wanted to sell the house, so we had to move. Our staff is in storage we are all recently staying w/my husband’s sister & have been for about 3 weeks. I would like to see if there is somewhere I could get help w/the 1st month’s rent, a new fridge for food and groceries to put into it. County someone could get back to me, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You.
Sarah
Hi
My name is Sarah & my mom is Bernadine. We recently have been approved for SNAP benefits and a new rental home. I am married & have 2 daughters ages 9 & 14 & we have been homeless for 3 years, relying on soup kitchens and pantries. I was staying w/my mother Bernadine in NJ but her landlord wanted to sell the house, so we had to move. Our staff is in storage we are all recently staying w/my husband’s sister & have been for about 3 weeks. I would like to see if there is somewhere I could get help w/the 1st month’s rent, a new fridge for food and groceries to put into it. County someone could get back to me, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You.
Sarah
St. Paul is only one of the food pantries in Burlington. Sadly any charity or church can turn anyone away. No one is entitled to aid. But try the other Burlington County NJ food pantries, as there may be others for help as well.
DuhDuh wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2020 10:08 am
The one in particular I've had this experience at is St. PAUL DE VINCINT in Burlington City, NJ. They turn more people away then they help with finding food in New Jersey. Please look into this matter because I'm sure there are people in the community who really need the help and are unable to get it....thanks!
Good morning! I'm sending this email to say thank you for the work you do in the community and I appreciate how you let your kindness and generosity reach out to help others. However, the people who are left in control of the pantries should be changed after a while. I don't know how many years they have been working there, but they lack compassion for people and at times are very nasty.
The one in particular I've had this experience at is St. PAUL DE VINCINT in Burlington City, NJ. They turn more people away then they help with finding food in New Jersey. Please look into this matter because I'm sure there are people in the community who really need the help and are unable to get it....thanks!
It seems confusing. Are you seeking food in New Jersey or somewhere else? Anyway, if you have no groceries in your home, use a pantry. Those can provide free items, which will then free up your income to pay for those other bills, such as a mortgage or even job placement. The pantries can even find enough food for your family too, and locate emergency food pantries in New Jersey.
I am currently unemployed due to being ill so often and now my home, my children and I are in need. I also have a spouse and he is unable to find work at this time as well in the tough New Jersey market. Currently we are 2 months behind on everything you name it, from mortgage to all utilities and now no food. I am at a lost at what to do at this moment.
I am reaching out because I don't want to lose my house and have my children go without. I have never been in this type of situation before. I try to reach out to friends and family but no one is able to help at this time and I sometimes feel like a burden to continually ask them for help. I am a faithful believer in GOD and all I have right now is faith that we will come out of this but things look a little gloomy.
I live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and finding organizations and things look slim to none. I am praying for a miracle while trying to hold on for the sake of my family. If you are able to help or know of any information that would be beneficial would be great. I am just a mom trying to take care of her family.
