Our Work

The Hoboken Shelter provides essential services that meet immediate needs and help move our neighbors toward stability and independence. From providing a warm meal and comforting shower, to a home to call their own, we are here to compassionately help our Guests when they need it most.

Hunger

Each day, our kitchen prepares and serves 500 nourishing meals to anyone who walks through our doors. From hot breakfasts and dinners to grab-and-go options, food at the Shelter is always served with respect and care. A warm meal can be the first step toward building trust and starting conversations about available Shelter services.

There are so many meaningful ways to help our hungry Guests. You can volunteer to cook and serve meals as an individual or with a group, celebrate a birthday or special occasion by sponsoring a dedicated meal event, assemble grab-and-go sandwich bags off-site and drop them off, or donate items from our most-needed kitchen donations list below.

Shelter

Our overnight Shelter provides a secure, welcoming place to rest for neighbors with nowhere else to go. Guests find warmth, stability, and compassionate care, especially during extreme weather. Here, people can rest, regroup, and begin working with our staff and case managers to plan their next steps toward stability.

Our Campaign for Housing Justice, a 100% donor-powered fund, helps eliminate the final barrier to homelessness by paying security deposits directly to the landlords of Guests we are working to house. In 2026, the average security deposit needed to help a Shelter Guest move into their own apartment is $1,500.00.

You can support our shelter programs by contributing to our Campaign for Housing Justice or by donating items from our Most-Needed Donations list below.

Hygiene

Clean showers, fresh clothing, and personal care items are available every day at the Shelter. With access to more than 1,000 showers each week, our hygiene services help Guests stay healthy, confident, and connected to daily life. Our bathrooms at 300 Bloomfield Street are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You can support our hygiene programs by running a travel-size toiletry or towel drive, a toilet paper donation challenge, assembling weather-appropriate care kits, or shopping for our most-needed items from our list below.

Housing

Through individualized case management, we help Guests move from homelessness to housing. Our team works closely with each person to overcome barriers, secure stable housing, and rebuild their lives.

Every eligible Guest is provided with step-by-step guidance on the work they need to do to become housed. This includes help gathering essential identification and documentation, accessing social service programs, connecting to medical and mental health options, and finding housing options that fit an individual’s needs and budget.

In 2025, 198 people transitioned from the streets to the Shelter and on to stable housing with the help of our staff.

Outreach

Our Outreach team meets people where they are, on the street and throughout the community. We provide immediate support, assess needs, and connect individuals to Shelter services, healthcare, and housing resources. Outreach can save lives and open doors to care.

You can help support our team by donating the most-needed items we frequently distribute during our outreach efforts.

Want to help support The Hoboken Shelter?

Email us at GetInvolved@HobokenShelter.org.