Margaret Cowell, Program Administrator

The Office of Food Security will tackle the challenge of food insecurity in Mercer County by identifying and eliminating barriers that stand between residents and access to a stable diet of nutritious food. The office will direct funding to invest with agencies, partners, and organizations that are dedicated to fighting hunger in Mercer County, prioritizing four key initiatives that will drive down food insecurity:

• Grants to establish a Food Hub, which will serve the most vulnerable residents in the City of Trenton
• Fresh food grants to meet the demand of existing food pantries, nonprofits, and community organizations
• Support food security stakeholders in enhancing data sharing and leveraging data to advance solutions-oriented initiatives
• Grants for nonprofits to implement innovative projects and measures

Do you need food? The Mercer County Free Food Finder provides a list or map of local food pantries and meal sites.

Do you need help paying for groceries? Learn more about the NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).