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We are a faith-inspired social services organization, founded in 1913 with a mission to alleviate human suffering.

Nonprofit agency that offers mental health, poverty-reduction, and social and crisis services to individuals and families, particularly those impacted by trauma and adversity. Annually, our staff provides more than 100,000 people in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties with support related to housing, food, mental health, specialized childrens’ services, addiction treatment and domestic violence services.

09/06/2026

There is still time for you to get your tickets and join us for an amazing evening! We’re celebrating the 37th Annual Guardian Angel Dinner on Friday, September 18 at 6 pm at The Boathouse in West Windsor.

Thank you to our Angel of Hope sponsor NJM Insurance Group. Your support helps us achieve our mission every day!

Reserve your tickets: catholiccharitiestrenton.org/gad37

09/04/2026

Making room for new sweaters? Don’t throw your gently worn clothing away -- donate it to people in need. At Catholic Charities, we make it easy to help others. If you have four or more bags of clothing, our partner Recycle America will come and pick it up! All items will be donated to those in need in our community.

The pickups happen Monday in Ocean County, Tuesday in Burlington County, Wednesday in Monmouth County and Thursday in Mercer County. To arrange collection, please call 609-906–0004 or email [email protected] at least three days prior to the pickup day scheduled for your county.

Or you can drop your donation in one of our collection bins. Visit our In-Kind Donations Page to find location near you: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/.../in-kind.../

09/03/2026

Some decisions are harder than others. When you are ready, we are here.

In Burlington and Ocean Counties, we provide services for victims of domestic abuse and their children. We offer counseling, a 24-hour hotline, legal advocacy and emergency safe houses. Our services are confidential and free.

In Burlington County, call 609-871-7551. In Ocean County, call 732-244-8259.

Learn more here: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/domestic-violence-services/

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09/01/2026

Did you know that 1 in 9 New Jersey residents face food insecurity?

At Catholic Charities, we’re working to help our neighbors facing hunger. We operate food pantries in Burlington, Mercer and Ocean counties. We also host pop-up pantries in areas of Trenton identified as Food Desert Communities.

Access to nutritious food is more than meeting a basic need, it’s about helping individuals and families feel supported, seen and empowered to move forward.

Join us for the 37th Annual Guardian Angel Dinner on Friday, September 18, at The Boathouse in West Windsor. Together, we can celebrate the importance of showing up for our neighbors in need.

Get your tickets here: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/gad37

A special thank you to our Angel of Light Sponsor, Reilly Financial Group, LLC, for their generous support in making this event possible. 💙

08/31/2026

September is going to be a fun, busy month at the Riverbank Community Wellness Center in Burlington. There’s a shopping trip to Columbus Mart, classes on Improving Self-Esteem and Decision Making, yoga classes and a trip to the NJ State Museum and Planetarium. Check out the complete calendar here:https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/September-2026-Riverbank-Calendar.pdf

08/30/2026

This morning, we offer a prayer of hope and healing for the city of Trenton.

Heavenly Father, we seek an end to the senseless violence that plagues our community. We ask comfort for those who are grieving and healing for those who’ve been injured. Guide us, please, to a world free from violence. Amen.

For children in families impacted by last night’s shooting, our VOICES program provides free mental health services.

Violent crime has a negative impact on survivors and victims’ family members. Long term effects can include things like PTSD, substance use, depression and anxiety, poor performance in school or work and an increased risk in self-harm or suicidal thoughts.

Catholic Charities’ VOICES program offers free mental health services to victims of violent crime in Mercer County. For more information, please call 609-394-5157. Or visit https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/voices/

08/26/2026

Today is National Dog Day and a perfect time to recognize a furry, friendly member of our Children and Family Services team, Facility Dog Surf. He works alongside Melissa Boege, our Director of Children's Services in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Surf has a big job helping little ones process trauma. He also visits students in schools and works closely with the . He was trained by Canine Companions. Belly rubs to you, Surf!!

08/25/2026

Our FEED NJ team will be distributing FREE, fresh, nutritious food at the Puerto Rican Community Center this Thursday.

On the second and fourth Thursday of each month, the mobile team will be at the Puerto Rican Community Center at 232 Perry Street, Treton from 9 am to noon.

Funding for this project was provided by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Food Equity and Economic Development in New Jersey (FEED NJ) program.

To sign up to receive groceries, you can register by visiting: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=pnxpvb-vKEOsmFccCFf0Lz72b-7lUfVNqIujOU7MtjNUMks5TjdGRDhHOE5FTUpHREMzUEFOWFlJRS4u&origin=QRCode&fbclid=IwY2xjawSyZyxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2OEpwWXNBR2EzNGNES1Zic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqav-FgGheaxQpAn4xRUCsddVH2NHLn2qyZl-jEsNUm50V_3RjAy9iET1eAo_aem_L8aLXC1FLMKUoPiqBmvZug

08/24/2026

Our FEED NJ team will be distributing FREE, fresh, nutritious food at Conner French Towers this Tuesday.

On the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, the mobile team will be at Conner French Towers from 9 am until noon.

Funding for this project was provided by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Food Equity and Economic Development in New Jersey (FEED NJ) program.

To sign up to receive groceries, you can register by visiting: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=pnxpvb-vKEOsmFccCFf0Lz72b-7lUfVNqIujOU7MtjNUMks5TjdGRDhHOE5FTUpHREMzUEFOWFlJRS4u&origin=QRCode&fbclid=IwY2xjawSyZyxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2OEpwWXNBR2EzNGNES1Zic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqav-FgGheaxQpAn4xRUCsddVH2NHLn2qyZl-jEsNUm50V_3RjAy9iET1eAo_aem_L8aLXC1FLMKUoPiqBmvZug

08/21/2026

Thank you Rolling Harvest Food Rescue ! Our mobile food pantry program, FEED NJ, was at Woodrow Wilson Homes this week. The corn, eggplant, red cabbages, string beans and cucumbers were amazing and very well received. But the sunflowers really got people smiling!!

We’re on a mission to ensure Trenton’s residents have access to fresh produce, meats and staples. For more information about our new FEED NJ program, visit: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/feed_nj

Address

383 W. State St
Trenton, NJ
08618

Telephone

+18003607711

Website

http://www.CatholicCharitiesTrenton.org/

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