What services do we provide?

The Division of Food & Nutrition strives to provide healthy food access to all residents of Jersey City.

Our programs and services include:

Home-delivered senior meals program - Meals On Wheels

Senior congregate meals program

Buy Fresh & Buy Local at city Farmers Market

Summer Meal Program for school-aged children

WIC (Women Infant and Children) Clinic Support

Healthy Greens JC Community Vertical Farm Program

What does building a Culture of Health mean to Jersey City Department of Health & Human Services as an organization?

“Building a greater culture of health in Jersey City means that all residents have access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food as well as widely available food education that teaches residents how to prepare, cook, and eat nutritious food.” - Angela Davis (Previous Director of the Division of Food & Nutrition)