Division of Food & Nutrition

farmers market photoFrom home-delivered meals for our seniors, fresh local farm produce at our farmers markets, our vertical farm program, summer meals for our children and the WIC program for women and their children, HHS seeks out resources to provide healthy food to the community. 

Local Foods, Local Places Grant  

The Division of Food and Nutrition was awarded one of thirteen USDA and EPA grants, Local Foods - Local Places, in 2021 to focus on Jersey City's Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood.

Read the full report and Action Plan HERE. 

MEALS-ON-WHEELS

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The Meals on Wheels program is available to homebound or bedridden seniors who cannot provide for their own nutritional needs. Meals are delivered to homes every week by a team of dedicated staff.

          Apply online here


Alternatively, you can download and print the application. Once its completed you can mail to the address below.

City Hall Annex
Attention Meals On Wheels
1 Jackson Square
Jersey City, NJ 07305

(201) 547-6809
8am-4pm Mon-Fri

John Hanussak, Project Supervisor

SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM

The senior lunch Program (Congregate Meals) provides nutritious lunches to seniors 60 and over in group setting. We invite seniors to come to one of our lunch sites throughout Jersey City for a fresh, farm-to-table meal by local restaurant, Whealth Kitchen.
Congregate sites are open Monday-Friday from 9am- 1pm, with lunch being served from 11:00am-12:30pm*.

Click this link to fill out the Intake Form Online

For more information, contact Svjetlana Jovanovic, MPH, RDN, CHES Program Manager, [email protected] 551-256-2314

In collaboration with the Division of Senior Affairs, senior classes are offered including Tai Chi, Meditation, Yoga, Aerobics, and Chess.

LOCATIONS

Lafayette Senior Living Center
463 Pacific Ave
Nayeli Morocho, 201-395-0909

Berry Gardens
92 Danforth Avenue
Marilyn, 201-706-4745, 201-435-9700

Boyd McGuiness
2555 Kennedy Boulevard
Anzhela Katsyuba, 973-678-7836

Grace Senior Center
39 Erie Street
Joyce Davison, 201-659-2211

Holland Gardens
241 16 Street
Office 201-296-2118 

Joseph Connors Senior Center
394 Central Ave
Gina Martinelli, 201-420-7602

Maureen Collier Senior Center
335 Bergen Avenue
Cynthia Holloway, 201-957-5557

Villa Borinquen (PACO)
398 Grove Street
Office 201-963-8282

Booker T. Washington Apartments
74 Fremont Street
Robin Stewart, (201) 293-9759 

*Days/times are subject to change. Please check in with the site or contact the program manager for updates. 

YOUTH MEAL SERVICE PROGRAMS

Child and Adult Care Food Program

We are now proudly sponsoring the CACFP. For any interest or additional information, please contact the Youth Meal Service Program Manager at [email protected].

Summer Food Service Program

Thank you to all of the organizations who participated in the City of Jersey City's 2026 Summer Food Service Program. We look forward to working with you all again in 2027. Please continue to check this space for updates. 

For any questions, please contact Katerina Spiratos, Youth Meal Service Program Manager, [email protected] / 201-547-5162
FARMERS MARKETS - BUY FRESH/BUY LOCAL

farmers market photoJersey City Farmers Markets are a great way for farmers to provide fresh and local products to customers. Local products are more sustainable as they are fresher, lasts longer, and tastes better. To ensure equitable access to fresh produce, all markets are required by City ordinance to accept WIC, SNAP, EBT, Senior vouchers, and WIC vouchers.

MARKET LOCATIONS:

Historic Downtown Farmers' Market OPEN
Grove Street Path Plaza & the Newark Pedestrian Mall 07302
Year-Round, Monday and Thursday 3pm - 7pm
Benefits accepted: WIC, SNAP/EBT & FMNP

Van Vorst Park Farmers Market OPEN
281 Montgomery Street 07302
Year-Round, Saturday 8am - 2pm
Benefits accepted: WIC, SNAP/EBT & FMNP

 Journal Square Farmers Market OPEN
 Two Locations at Journal Square 07306
PATH Plaza - Tuesday, 3pm - 8pm   May - Nov
Magnolia Landing - Friday, 3pm-8pm   May - Nov
Benefits accepted: WIC, SNAP/EBT & FMNP

Riverview Farmers Market OPEN
498 Palisade Avenue (Riverview-Fisk Park) 07307
May - November, Sunday 10am - 2pm 
Benefits accepted: WIC, SNAP/EBT, FMNP & Double bucks.  

Paulus Hook Farmers Market OPEN
158 Washington Street (Korean Veterans Memorial) 07302
Year-Round, Saturday 9am - 2pm
Benefits accepted: WIC, SNAP/EBT & FMNP

Hamilton Park Farmers Market OPEN
8th Street & Jersey Avenue 07302
May - December, Wednesday 4pm - 7pm 
Benefits accepted: WIC, SNAP/EBT & FMNP

Lincoln Park Farmers Market OPEN
Corner of West Side Ave & Belmont Ave 07304
June - October, Sunday 10am - 2pm 
Benefits accepted: WIC, SNAP/EBT & FMNP

Coles Street Park Farmers Market OPEN 
305 Coles Street 07310
April - Nov, Tuesday 3pm - 7pm
Benefits accepted: WIC, SNAP/EBT & FMNP, JCDB

McGinley Square Harvest Market OPEN
700 Montgomery Street 07306 (Corner of Bergen Ave & Montgomery St)
May - November, Thursday 3pm - 8pm
Benefits accepted: WIC, SNAP/EBT & FMNP

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Buy Fresh & Buy Local

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Jersey City farmers markets are open through December, please bring a reusable shopping bag. WIC, Senior FMNP and SNAP/EBT are accepted. 

How to start a Farmers' Market:

Must be a Jersey City non-profit organization.
The organization should send a proposal email to Deputy Director, Morgan Spann [email protected] and Healthy Food Access Coordinator, Jose Vargas [email protected] 

The proposal should include:

A) Sponsoring organization information 
B) Characteristic of the proposed farmers market 
C) Objectives and goals of the proposed farmers market
D) Location and layout map
E) Neighborhood population 
F) Desired hours of operation 

Division of Food & Nutrition will assess the proposal. Please allow 4-5 weeks to complete the evaluation. 
The organization will be contacted to discuss the final decision and following steps. 
Please read the City Ordinance 175-28 for farmers markets   

CERTIFIED FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM
  1. food pantry photoOur certified food pantries provide safe fruits, vegetables, and pantry items to underserved families and individuals across Jersey City. To bolster and protect our community's health, we guide and support organizations to become certified food pantries. We have 16 accredited food pantries citywide. They partner with food rescue organizations for certifications such as the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) or Table to Table. Our goal is to ensure all food pantries in Jersey City comply with food safety standards for distribution. If you or your non-profit would like to know if you qualify to partner with the CFBNJ, email [email protected] or for Table to Table, email [email protected]. You can also complete their online forms or contact our Healthy Food Access Coordinator to get more information on joining our certified food pantry community, email [email protected]


    CERTIFIED FOOD PANTRIES

    The Sharing Place

    Our Lady of Sorrows

     Mt. Sinai Full Gospel Church

     Triangle Park Community Center

     George Pitchford Food Pantry

    At The Feet of Jesus Luke 1039

    Cityline Church

    Jerusalem Baptist Church

    Old Bergen Church

    St. Mary's Catholic Church

    Grace Community Services

    The Salvation Army

    AngelaCARES, Inc

    Mount Pisgah AME Church

    St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

    St. John's Lutheran Church

HEALTHY GREENS JC COMMUNITY VERTICAL FARM PROGRAM
greens photoThis first-of-its-kind urban indoor vertical farm brings fresh leafy greens to underserved communities. Membership is limited per location and is first-come-first-serve – our first two beta sites launched in late 2021 at Curries Woods and Marion Gardens in partnership with the Jersey City Housing Authority. For more information click here.

This membership program provides –

  • Free leafy greens
  • Nutrition and cooking workshops
  • Holistic health tips