Urgent Help
Are you currently experiencing homelessness in Mercer County, NJ and in need of emergency housing?
Weekdays from 9am-5pm: Call us at 609-989-9417
Weekdays after 4:30pm: Call Mercer County Board of Social Services (MCBOSS) at 609-468-8296
Weekends: Call 2-1-1, NJ’s info & referral service
If you’re a single, adult Mercer County resident: Visit the Rescue Mission of Trenton at 89 Ewing St, Trenton before 4:30pm or call (609) 695-1436, then press 2
If you’re experiencing domestic violence: Call Younity (formerly Womanspace) at 609-394-9000 or text 609-619-1888
If you’re under 18 years old: Contact Anchor House’s main line 609-218-5630 or hotline at 609-396-8329
Are you urgently in need of food in Mercer County, NJ?
Our Choice Market food pantry is open at 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ the following days:
- Mondays, 10am-2pm
- Tuesdays, 2pm-6pm
- Thursdays, 10am-2pm
Unavailable at these times? Find other food resources here, or visit the
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen.

Are you seeking HomeFront services?
Please fill out the for or email us at
HomeFront@HomeFrontNJ.org
or call us at 609-989-9417