Food Pantry & Emergency Groceries
Weekly groceries, fresh produce, baby formula, and hygiene supplies. Walk in during open hours — no appointment, no proof of income required for your first visit.
Free / visit
Walk-in
Hudson County · New Jersey
Neighbors helping neighbors. Since 2014.
Secaucus Social Services is a community-rooted nonprofit helping families across Secaucus and Hudson County access food, housing, counseling, and care — no red tape, no judgment, no waitlist for emergencies.
Open Mon–Sat
Walk-ins welcome
Walk-ins welcome
11+
Years serving Secaucus
4,200+
Neighbors helped yearly
38
Volunteer partners
$0
Cost for emergency aid
Our Story
Who we are
Built by Secaucus, for Secaucus.
We started in 2014 out of a church basement on Paterson Plank Road with one goal: make sure no one in our town goes to bed hungry, unhoused, or unheard. Eleven years later, we're a federally recognized 501(c)(3) with a full-time staff of nine, a board of Hudson County residents, and a network of volunteers who show up — every week, without fail.
We are not a branch of state government. We are an independent nonprofit, funded by local grants, the Secaucus business community, and neighbors like you. That means we move fast: same-day food assistance, 48-hour housing intake, and counseling appointments within the week.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN verified
- Hudson County-affiliated partner
- Same-day emergency food & supplies
- Sliding-scale & free services
What we do · Drag to explore →
Six ways we show up for this town.
Housing & Rental Assistance
One-time rental aid, security-deposit help, landlord mediation, and emergency shelter referrals for Secaucus and Hudson County residents facing eviction or displacement.
$0–$250 / case
Sliding scale
Counseling & Mental Health
Licensed clinical social workers offering individual, family, and grief counseling. Telehealth and in-person sessions at our Secaucus office. Most insurance accepted; uninsured rates below.
$40–$120 / session
In-person + virtual
Youth & After-School Programs
Free after-school tutoring, mentorship, and summer enrichment for grades K–12. Homework help, STEM clubs, and a teen leadership council serving Secaucus public housing students.
Free / enrollment
Grades K–12
Senior Care & Wellness Checks
Home visits, medication pickup, Medicare navigation, and weekly wellness calls for Secaucus residents aged 60+. Staffed by trained volunteers and a part-time geriatric nurse.
Free / month
Ages 60+
Benefits Navigation & Job Support
SNAP, Medicaid, unemployment, and SSI application help. Resume workshops, interview prep, and direct hiring partners across Hudson County. Most cases resolved within 30 days.
$0–$60 / consult
Bilingual EN/ES
Drag horizontally to see all six programs · or swipe on mobile
Why neighbors choose us
No red tape. Just help.
01 / Fast
Same-day emergency aid
Walk in before 3pm and leave with groceries. Emergency housing intake is 48 hours or less — faster than any state agency in Hudson County.
02 / Local
Born and based in Secaucus
Our staff lives here. Our kids go to the same schools. We know the landlords, the clinics, and the caseworkers — and we pick up the phone.
03 / Honest
Transparent pricing, always
Every service lists its cost up front. Most are free. The rest use a sliding scale based on household income — never a surprise bill.
From the community
Real stories, real neighbors.
We don't share identifying details, but with permission, here are some moments from the past year — graduations, food drives, counseling breakthroughs, and the small wins that add up to a stronger Secaucus.
"When I lost my job in 2023, they didn't make me fill out ten forms. They handed me groceries, sat me down with a counselor, and helped me file for SNAP the same afternoon. That's how it should work."
— Maria R., Secaucus resident since 2009
Weekly food drive · 2024
Front desk · Walk-in day
Community night
Get help · Or get involved
Let's talk.
Fill out the form and a caseworker will reach out within one business day. For emergencies — food, housing, or safety — call our intake line or visit our Secaucus office during open hours.
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Service areaSecaucus & greater Hudson County, NJ
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Office hoursMon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat 10am–2pm
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IntakeUse the form → or call (201) 555-0142