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

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, Program Manager, [email protected] 551-256-2314

New* In collaboration with the Division of Senior Affairs, senior classes will be offered including Tai Chi, Meditation, Yoga, Aerobics, and Chess. Please click the locations to view each flier.

LOCATIONS

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

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

Boyd McGuiness
2555 Kennedy Boulevard
Sandra, 201-434-2227

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. 

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].

2026 Summer Food Service Program

Calling all community organizations, camps & summer programs! Registration for the 2026 Summer Food Service Program is now open.

Apply to provide FREE meals to children 18 & under this summer. Apply here: 2026 City of Jersey City Summer Food Service Program

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

Jersey 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.

We have the 2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) applications. This year each eligible senior will receive $40 to use at participating farmers markets around the state of New Jersey. 
To receive vouchers from the Jersey City Division of Senior Citizen Affairs, applicants must be Jersey City residents, 60 years of age or older at the time of application and meet the income guidelines. The maximum annual income for a single senior is $29, 526 and for a married couple is $40, 034. 
Households that receive CFSP, SNAP, SSI, or Medicaid benefits automatically qualify regardless of income.

Download the application     
 Descarge la aplicacón

Please submit your completed application by mail or hand-delivery to the Division of Senior Citizen Affairs, 394 Central Ave, 2nd floor, Jersey City, NJ 07307. You can also leave the completed application at HHS, 1 Jackson Square (by Extra Supermarket).

Do not return your application to the State or Federal Offices.

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 *CLOSED* Opening soon.
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

Download the 2026 Flyer   
Descarge el volante 2026

Click here to see the New Jersey Seasonality Chart

Buy Fresh & Buy Local

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   

1. Our 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
   
   

This membership program provides –

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