Camden County Office of Mental Health and Addiction Services – visit for a comprehensive list of resources including peer to peer help, including caregivers, moms, veterans
My Resource Pal: My Resource Pal has hundreds of services listed that can assist with many issues. It is managed by Camden County Coalition of Healthcare providers. Open the link and you can search by Zip Code or by the services you need.
Learn more about cannabis use and regulation in NJ.
Consumer Credit and Budget Counseling – 609-390-9652, 888-738-8233
New Jersey Domestic Violence Hotline – Provides confidential access to domestic violence information and services, including crisis intervention, referral, and advocacy. Bilingual and accessible to the deaf and hearing impaired. Call 1-800-572-SAFE.
The Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV) – 24-hour hotlines and safe houses remain fully functional. Confidential phone counseling services, virtual support groups, safety planning, and emergency shelter are all available.
For seniors and individuals with disabilities: call 856-858-3220 to get help.
SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides low-income families buy the groceries they need to eat healthy.
Food Pantries
Collingswood Food Pantry at First United Methodist Church
- 201 Dayton Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
- (856) 576-2185.
- Distribution: Third Saturday of each month, from approx. 1:30 pm–3:00 pm.
- Open to New Jersey residents. Proof of financial need not required. Arrive early with ID or other proof of address.
Fellowship Community Church Food Pantry
- 710 W Collings Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08107
- (856) 209-3779
- Distribution: Third Monday of each month: 6:00–7:30 pm; Fourth Saturday of each month (during RISE Clinic): 10:00 am–12:00 pm.
St. Vincent de Paul Society – St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish Pantry
- 112 Lees Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
- (856) 858-1444
- Distribution: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00 am–12:00 noon.
Oaklyn Food Pantry at Oaklyn Baptist Church
- 29 East Bettlewood Avenue, Oaklyn, NJ 08107 (Next to Post Office)
- (856) 895-8801
- Distribution: Third Monday and Tuesday of every month: Monday: 4 PM – 6 PM; Tuesday: noon – 2 PM
- Serves residents of Collingswood, Woodlynne, Oaklyn, and Mt. Ephraim. Must present ID.
Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church
- 831 Kaighn Avenue, Camden, NJ 08103 (there is a big electronic scrolling sign on corner of building; go to the back for service).
- (856) 365-4496
- Distribution: Wednesdays 10 AM
- Serves anyone, no residency or income requirements. No limit on number of times they can come monthly. First come, first serve. Must bring ID. Fresh fruits and vegetables only.
Food Bank of South Jersey
- 1501 John Tipton Blvd, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
- (856) 662-4884
- Serve as a resource center/hub for many smaller pantries in Camden County and South Jersey, making it possible to find additional local pantry locations.
- If you ever find the local pantry is full or closed, this is a higher-level referral resource—call them for alternate nearby pick-ups or mobile events.
Virtua Health’s Eat Well Program (Mobile Grocery Store + Farmers Market)
- 520 N. Newton Lake Drive, Collingswood NJ 08108
- Wednesdays from 10:45am – 11:45am
- A mobile service delivering fresh produce at below-market prices to neighborhoods in Camden & Burlington counties.
- Pricing: Example pricing for produce bags: small bag (6 items) $5; medium (12 items) $8; large (20 items) $12. SNAP/EBT accepted and gets 50% off one bag per visit.
- Schedules may shift, it’s wise to check their social media (Facebook @VirtuaEatWell) for updates.
Hot Meals
Cathedral Kitchen
- 1514 Federal Street, Camden NJ 08105
- (856) 964-6771
- Monday through Friday 3:15 PM – 5 PM, Saturday 12PM – 1 PM
- Free groceries Monday through Friday 2:45PM – 5 PM.
- No residency or identification requirement. Be in line early.
Aunt Bertha
https://www.auntbertha.com/
Social care network – search for resources by zip code
Day Centers and Shelters
Joseph’s House
555 Atlantic Avenue
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 246-1087
Nightly shelter for both men and women. No residency requirement. Opens nightly at 8:15 PM, best to be in line early! Laundry and shower facilities are only open to overnight residents.
Butterfly Program
601 Berkley St., Camden, NJ
(856) 279-0626
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. or call for appointment. Provides shelter for those referred by
Social Services or the Camden Coalition – usually a one week wait. Center also offers GED assistance, Life Skills, utility assistance, anger management help, food and clothing; works with probation and parole for community service. These services are available to all – not just residents of the shelter.
Housing
Housing & Utility Assistance: NJ Eviction Guide
NJ Eviction Guide:
This step-by-step, mobile-friendly guide helps tenants understand where they are in the eviction process and connect directly with free legal help in their county.
Camden County Council on Economic Opportunity (CCOEO):
Camden County provides emergency food, rental payment, or relocation assistance, referral services, and a case manager to talk with to discuss your situation.
New Jersey Division of Housing and Community Resources: Provides information about a variety of programs that can help you with rent/heating costs, prevention of eviction, reduction of utility bills.
SJ Legal Services
https://www.lsnj.org/sjls/
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc., is a non-profit organization created to provide quality legal representation and advocacy to low-income individuals.
Legal Services of NJ
https://www.lsnj.org/
The LSNJLAWSM Hotline provides advice, information, and referrals to low-income people in civil legal matters. Apply online or call our Toll-Free Statewide Legal Hotline at 1-888-LSNJ-LAW.
Legal Services at Rutgers Law School
As New Jersey’s public law school, Rutgers is committed to not only providing a robust legal education to our students, but to the need for legal scholarship and education to address the public good. Our locations in Camden and Newark, allow us, through our public law library, clinics, and pro bono offerings and legal services programs, to provide legal assistance to individuals, companies, and communities in need.
Mental Health Crisis Textline — Text HOME to 741741
Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support via a medium people already use and trust: text.
NJ Mental Health Cares Hotline – Support and resources for individuals and family members regarding mental illness and substance use disorders. Call 866-202-HELP (4357) daily from 8am-8pm, or email help@njmentalhealthcares.org for emotional support, information, and referrals.
NJ Hopeline – 24/7 Peer Support & Suicide Prevention Hotline – Need someone to talk to? We are here to help. Our specialists are available for confidential telephone counseling and support 24/7. You’re not alone … we are only a phone call away. Call 1-855-654-6735.
Camden County Office of Mental Health and Addiction Services – visit for a comprehensive list of resources including peer to peer help, including caregivers, moms, and veterans.
Board of Social Services
525 Market Street
Camden, NJ 08102
856-225-8800
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
525 Market is a satellite location offering: homeless mail and EBT card pick-up, homeless emergency assistance, basic eligibility questions and select eligibility actions.
The main office at 101 Woodcrest Road, Suite 161, Cherry Hill NJ 08003.
Camden County Veteran Services
https://www.camdencounty.com/service/county-clerk/veteran-services/
Local volunteering information at Collingswood.com
We also have a flyer for Collingswood volunteer organizations.
Learn about Hearts and Hands for the Homeless Volunteer opportunities in Camden County.