The Salvation Army Newark Area Services

Food Assistance in Newark, New Jersey. The Salvation Army's human services office for the Newark area, running a food pantry and emergency assistance alongside its other programs. The Salvation Army has served Essex County for over a century. Call to find out what the pantry has, when it is open, and what to bring, or which of the other Newark centres is closer to you — there are corps community centres on Clifford Street and Providenc

Phone: (973) 623-5959

Address: 45 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07102

Website: https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/newark/

Good to know: Address and phone verified from the Salvation Army New Jersey Division's own Receive Assistance page and its Newark area page at easternusa.salvationarmy.org on 2026-10-07, both of which give "Newark Area Services, 45 Central Avenue, NEWARK, New Jersey 07102, (973) 623-5959"; the division's Human Services page gives the same number and address. Added to replace a bulk-import row, "Salvation Army -

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Frequently asked questions about The Salvation Army Newark Area Services

How do I contact The Salvation Army Newark Area Services?

You can call The Salvation Army Newark Area Services at (973) 623-5959 or visit 45 Central Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. Their website is https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/newark/.

What services does The Salvation Army Newark Area Services offer?

The Salvation Army's human services office for the Newark area, running a food pantry and emergency assistance alongside its other programs. The Salvation Army has served Essex County for over a century. Call to find out what the pantry has, when it is open, and what to bring, or which of the other Newark centres is closer to you — there are corps community centres on Clifford Street and Providence Street in the Ironbound and on Springfield Avenue on the West Side. Help is no

Are services at The Salvation Army Newark Area Services free or low-cost?

Many community food assistance providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call The Salvation Army Newark Area Services at (973) 623-5959 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does The Salvation Army Newark Area Services offer services in other languages?

Call The Salvation Army Newark Area Services at (973) 623-5959 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.