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 31, 2025

Emergency Food Distribution in Collaboration with the City of Trenton

Monday, November 3 | 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Cadwalader Park Pavilion, Trenton, NJ As many Mercer County families continue to face uncertainty amid the ongoing pause in SNAP benefits, Mercer Street Friends is stepping up to ensure our neighbors have access to nutritious food and essential resources. In partnership […]

October 30, 2025

In The News: Trenton area food charities are bracing for SNAP cutoff

With a U.S. government shutdown poised to suspend food benefits for 42 million low-and no-income Americans, a local food bank and soup kitchen sounded alarm. Bernie Flynn, CEO of Mercer Street Friends Food Bank, posted these remarks. “We are at a critical moment in preparing for the very real possibility […]

October 28, 2025

HELP US PREPARE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED

We are at a critical moment in preparing for the very real possibility that nearly 40,000 residents of Mercer County will lose their SNAP benefits on November 1st. Should the federal government shutdown continue, the impact on our children, seniors, those with disabilities, veterans, and families will be severe. Mercer […]

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