The Fifth Annual Leadership Awards Celebration Was A Success!

We proudly honored members of our community who have made extraordinary contributions to our mission at the recent Fifth Annual Leadership Awards Celebration.

See highlights from this inspiring event here.

Nourish.
Empower. Thrive.

Where there is a need, Mercer Street Friends will find a way.

Mercer Street Friends is a nonprofit organization that provides food for those who are food insecure, support for families, and educational opportunities that lead to better tomorrows. We work in collaboration with social and human service organizations, the Trenton School District and medical health resources to ensure that families of all ages and stages can access the services they need to live a more fulfilling life.

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Our Mission

Nourishing minds and bodies;
Empowering families and communities.

Food & Meal Services

In partnership with our friends at Trenton Health Team, a list of all places you can visit for food.

Mercer Street Friends - Meal Finder Map

October 1, 2025

Statewide Collaboration Launched to Distribute Fresh NJ-Grown Produce to Residents Facing Hunger

Initiative brings together America’s Grow-a-Row, Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative and all five Feeding America NJ food banks PITTSTOWN, N.J. – Leaders from across New Jersey gathered today at America’s Grow-a-Row’s farm located in Pittstown, NJ to highlight an innovative statewide collaboration designed to fight hunger with fresh, locally grown produce. The […]

September 23, 2025

Friends Talk Newsletter 2025

Just released! Your copy of the 2025 Friends Talk Newsletter: News from Mercer Street Friends is here! Click on the newsletter below to scroll and view online or download a copy.

August 18, 2025

Mercer Street Friends Honored as a Top NJ Nonprofit by BINJE

Mercer Street Friends has been recognized as one of the top 50 nonprofits in New Jersey by BINJE! We were honored for our integrated food, family, and education services that directly address poverty and its effects. We’re proud to be a leader in this critical work, serving families and individuals […]

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