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Essex County Family Assistance & Benefits

July 3, 2026 by

Newark Community Resource

Essex County Family Assistance & Benefits

Food & Basic NeedsGovernment

Low-income Essex County / Newark residents · All Wards

Essex County Family Assistance & Benefits is a trusted partner in the Brick City Peace Collective — part of Newark’s coordinated network for community safety, healing, and opportunity.

About Essex County Family Assistance & Benefits

The Essex County welfare office where Newark residents apply for SNAP, WorkFirst NJ/TANF, General Assistance, and Emergency Assistance.

At a glance

Call:973-395-8000Website:www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/countiesAddress:320 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Newark, NJ 07102Hours:Check their website →

Where to find them

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Related Newark resources

Newark Food & Drug BureauGovernmentEssex County One-Stop Career CenterGovernmentSocial Security Administration — Newark Field OfficeGovernment

About this listing

Essex County Family Assistance & Benefits is listed as a Newark community resource through HigherSelf’s partnership with the City of Newark Office of Violence Prevention & Trauma Recovery and the Brick City Peace Collective. HigherSelf maintains this directory as a free service so residents can reach trusted local support quickly.

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