Blessings Drive

Newark, NJ has more than 37,000 SNAP recipient households among its residents, including 29,000 children. Rutgers University-Newark Staff Council recognizes the extreme needs of our community and wants to support their health and quality of life.  Please join us in support.

DONATE YOUR TIME

• City of Newark Community Relief Hubs are looking for volunteers at their five ward locations throughout the city.
  • Specific dates and locations available and there is an online registration form.
• Rutgers University-Newark has selected specific dates to volunteer as a group at our closest location and a shuttle is available for transportation from campus:
  • Wednesday, November 12 & 19, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Alma Flagg School, 150 3rd St, Newark, NJ 07107
    • online registration form
    • shuttle from campus request

• Table to Table – food rescue volunteer application  

DONATE MONEY/ITEMS 

• RU-N pantry+
  • Monetary donations make the most impact by stretching your dollars with bulk purchases
  • Amazon list
  • pantry+ drop off location and hours
    • PRCC Rm 226
    • Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Additional Collection Sites – for pantry+ and City of Newark Community Relief Hubs
  • RU Police Department – 200 University Ave 
  • Center for Law & Justice – 123 Washington Street, Lobby
  • Rutgers Business School – 1 Washington Park, Suite 324
    
• Recommended Items:
  • reusable bags
  • lanyards and ID holders
  • diapers and formula
  • shelf-stable milk and non-dairy options
  • non-perishable food items like pasta, rice, canned goods, and cereal (non-sugary)
  • personal hygiene products
• RU-N Food Rescue – If you have food leftover food at an RU-N event, don’t forget to support RU-N Food Rescue which sends notifications to students (requires submission 30 minutes before the end of your event)
• Food NJCRI – share prepared food or donate items for Thanksgiving luncheon, drop off at RUPD by November 20 

LEND YOUR VOICE – share resources

• Rutgers-Newark

• • Swipe Out Hunger at RU-N – students can donate swipes to others or apply to receive emergency swipes at participating dining vendors during the semester 

• • Emergency food packs – help for one or two days until the student can access the food pantry and other assistance resources. Packs are available to all students, no questions asked. Click here to view a map of emergency pack locations and hours. Emergency packs at RUPD are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Be sure to check the hours for all other locations. 

• City of Newark

• • NJCRI Thanksgiving Community Lunch – November 21st, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 393 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 
  • Community Ward Food Hubs will begin operating on Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

• • • South Ward – Belmont Runyon, 1 Belmont Way; South Improvement District; South Ward Promise; Clinton Hill Community Action 

• • • Central Ward – Dr. Elma Flagg School, 150 3RD Street; Greater Newark Conservancy; Boys and Girls Club; NCC 

• • • West Ward – Speedy Way Avenue; 701 Orange Street; UVSO; Urban League 

• • • East Ward – South Street School; 44 Hermon Street School; Ironbound Community Crop; Montante 

• • • North Ward – 345 Broadway; La Casa De Don Pedro; Focus411inc. 

• • Emergency Assistance Program for Newark residents providing financial assistance up to $600 for necessities such as: utilities (water, gas, internet, etc.), rent/mortgage, transportation, childcare, co-pays, etc. (temporary program). Online application 

• State of NJ 

• • NJ SNAP info and resources 

• • Food Resources by location – https://nj211.org/njsnap  

• • Work First New Jersey – application for cash assistance