Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE!
Across New Jersey, thousands of families rely on local nonprofits every day for meals, transportation, shelter and other essential support. Through partnerships with community organizations, the PSEG Foundation helps connect residents with critical resources during times of need.
Why do community partnerships matter for New Jersey families?
Community organizations often serve as the first line of support for families facing food insecurity, housing instability or financial hardship. These partnerships help strengthen local programs and expand practical support for the people who rely on them most.
Organizations like The Salvation Army, SHARES Nation and Paterson Task Force are helping communities across New Jersey respond to growing needs through practical, local assistance.
How is The Salvation Army of Elizabeth helping New Jersey families?
The Salvation Army of Elizabeth provides food, shelter and transportation support to families across Union County facing financial hardship. Through a range of community programs and services, the organization helps residents access critical resources when they need them most.
Between 2020 and 2025, The Salvation Army of Elizabeth provided critical support across the community by:
- Providing 239,836 food pantry meals
- Sheltering 2,528 individuals
- Serving 178,214 hot meals
- Donating 11,399 toys to children
Support from the PSEG Foundation has also helped The Salvation Army expand culturally sensitive meal options in their soup kitchen, improve transportation services and respond to growing community needs.
The organization’s work reflects the importance of local partnerships in helping communities remain resilient and connected.
Learn more about The Salvation Army’s services at SalvationArmyUSA.org.
How is SHARES Nation supporting families in New Jersey?
Founded in 1998 through a partnership between concerned citizens and utility companies, SHARES Nation helps New Jersey families facing unexpected financial hardships access critical utility and housing assistance. Through programs that provide rent, mortgage and property tax support, the organization works to help residents remain safe, stable and connected during difficult times.
Because unexpected challenges can happen to anyone, SHARES Nation continues to help families access the support they need when they need it most. Eligible New Jersey residents may qualify for up to $1,400 in assistance — including up to $700 for gas expenses and $700 for electric expenses.
Support from the PSEG Foundation has helped SHARES Nation continue to provide emergency assistance and expanding access to resources for New Jersey residents facing financial hardship. The organization’s work reflects the importance of community partnerships in helping families remain supported during times of uncertainty.
Learn more about SHARES Nation at SharesNation.org.
How is Paterson Task Force for Community Action supporting families in New Jersey?
The Paterson Task Force for Community Action helps families across Northern New Jersey access critical support, food assistance and essential household resources.
With support from the PSEG Foundation, Paterson Task Force Community Action was able to provide cleaning and hygiene vouchers to 339 individuals and 147 families, along with food vouchers for 196 individuals and 82 families.
These programs help families maintain clean, safe and healthy living conditions while easing financial strain during difficult times.
Through these programs, residents can purchase household essentials including soap, shampoo, cleaning products and hygiene supplies, along with food staples such as fresh produce, grains, meat, canned goods, baby food and infant formula.
The organization’s work reflects the importance of local partnerships in helping communities remain supported during times of financial uncertainty.
Learn more about the Paterson Task Force for Community Action at PatersonTaskForce.com.
Supporting stronger communities across New Jersey
The PSEG Foundation continues to support nonprofit organizations across New Jersey that help residents access food assistance, housing support, transportation resources and educational opportunities.
By working alongside trusted community partners, we’re helping strengthen the local support systems New Jersey families count on every day. Together, these partnerships are helping communities remain supported and connected through practical, local assistance.
To learn more about the PSEG Foundation’s community initiatives and nonprofit partnerships, visit pseg.com/Foundation.
