The work of recovering from the devastating effects of Ida, one of New Jersey’s deadliest storms on record, has begun for thousands of New Jersey residents and business owners critically impacted.
This resource guide features groups that have hit the ground running in an effort to help those with the greatest need. There are groups working to provide shelter for those whose homes were destroyed, others are helping residents clean up their properties, some are getting food to those in need and still others are helping businesses get back on their feet.
For those so inclined, there are opportunities to assist those organizations do their work. To add your organization to the guide, email lobrien@njadvancemedia.com.
STATEWIDE
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is “supporting people affected by tornadoes, torrential rains and wide-spread flooding in several states after the remnants of Hurricane Ida swept across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
“In the Northeast Wednesday night, some 580 people stayed in 30 Red Cross and community shelters across five states including Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
Check the Red Cross website for more information. For those in need of help, click here. For those looking to help those impacted by the storm, click here.
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
31 Evans Terminal
Hillside, N.J. 07205
908-355-3663
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey writes on its website, “Though our loading dock took on several feet of floodwater, we are open and getting trucks on the road delivering food to our community partners. Many of our neighbors are dealing with utility outages or have just seen their homes or vehicles destroyed. They’ll need emergency food ASAP to get by. Thank you for your gift ensuring that food and help are available to those that need it most. To donate, click here. For those in need, click here to find resources.
Salvation Army
To support the Salvation Army Hurricane Ira Relief Fund, click here.
According to a statement on the organization website, “Your generosity enables The Salvation Army to serve those in need and to fight back against the pain caused by hurricanes, floods and other catastrophic events.
“When you support Salvation Army disaster services, 100% of your donation is applied to the disaster relief operation you select. And The Salvation Army NEVER applies an administrative fee to any disaster gift.”
For those in need of assistance, click here.
ESSEX COUNTY
Millburn-Short Hills
Explore Millburn-Short Hills
Established in 2020, Explore Millburn-Short Hills is the nonprofit organization that supports and promotes the businesses throughout the Special Improvement District. The nonprofit has set up a Hurricane Ida Business Recovery Fund. Donations provide direct financial assistance to local businesses impacted by storm damage. To donate, click here.
Executive director Steve Grillo said, “I cannot stress how devastated this community is; we are suffering a catastrophic loss to small businesses.” In addition to financial contributions, Grillo said the nonprofit is looking for businesses in neighboring communities to offer space, in a charitable way, for shop owners to store inventory or set up temporarily. For more information on helping with space, email Grillo at steve@exploremillburnshorthills.org.
Montclair
Councilman Peter Yacobellis is raising funds to help residents and businesses recover from what he called “the worst flooding crisis for our town in modern times.” Community members can also contact Montclair Mutual Aid to either receive or provide resources and support.
Newark
United Community Corp.
332 S 8th St.
Newark, N.J. 07103
The United Community Corp. is a nonprofit that works to build on “the intrinsic strengths of our clients; by connecting them to necessary resources, we support them in taking control of their lives, preventing or confronting crises, and achieving goals.”
According to UCC director of community engagement Rich Greco, “UCC is here to help anyone who needs post-storm help. We’re here to help with all services; if someone needs help with something that we don’t provide, we we will help get that person in touch with one of our partner agencies that can help. We’ll get them the help they need.”
Monetary donations always help; always taking food and clothing donations.
Those needing assistance or looking to provide help are welcome to call Greco at 973-642-0181, ext. 5447.
To donate, click here.
In addition, for those in need of clean water, the Newark Water Coalition will be available to help provide potable water throughout the state. Brick City Mutual Aid is another resource for individuals and families in the Newark area.
If you’re in a position to help, St. Stephan’s Grace Community, located in Newark’s ironbound section, took on severe flooding yesterday and is accepting donations.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Thorofare
United Way of Gloucester County
454 Crown Point Road
Thorofare, N.J. 08086
United Way of Gloucester County is accepting donations to support the immediate and long term needs of the response and recovery efforts from the tornado, flooding and high wind damage in Gloucester County. All donations to this fund will be used for response and recovery.
Your help is urgently needed. This is a time to rise as one to help our neighbors in need. This is a time to put “love thy neighbor” into action. This is a time to LIVE UNITED.
Donations can be made at the Gloucester County Disaster Relief Fund by United Way of Gloucester County.
Individuals seeking emergency temporary housing as a result of the disaster, can call 856-307-4816 for assistance from the NJ Red Cross. Updated information can be found on Gloucester County’s website.
Donations to help victims of the storm can also be made to the South Jersey Mutual Aid Network and South Jersey Mutual Aid - Pennsauken.
HUNTERDON COUNTY
Lambertville
Donations are being collected at Lambertville Public School at 200 N. Main Street from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, according to a Facebook post. Volunteers are also being accepted to assist with loading bags of food and supplies.
Donations needed: water, pet food, cleaning supplies, buckets, mops, laundry detergent, non-perishable food, towels, clothes, diapers, and wipes. Items can be dropped off directly at the school during those hours or at 119 N. Union.
The school’s PTA is also offering free community childcare, a bagel breakfast, hot lunch, and drinks at Cavallo Park on Friday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fisherman’s Mark, a food pantry in the city, was hit hard by the storm, but is still collecting gift cards to places like Walmart and Marshalls. They’re also collecting cleaning supplies, diapers, and personal hygiene products, along with monetary donations.
Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 37 South Main Street. The food pantry is located in the old Hibernia Firehouse.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Evacuation Shelters need volunteer assistance in the wake of the flooding. They are providing food, cots, and shelter, and are looking for donations of blankets and food, according to the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey in Trenton.
Call Mr. Jones at 732-309-0683 or just show up at 101 Redmond Ave. or 81 Remsen Ave., according to the post.
SOMERSET COUNTY
Manville
The American Red Cross for the New Jersey region has set up two evacuation shelters for those affected by flooding. The first is at 600 Washington Ave. in Manville and the second is at International High School, 200 Grant St. in Paterson.
The Manville VFW is accepting donations and receiving people, according to a community Facebook page. The high school is also reportedly accepting donations of sealed pet food and bags for clean-up. More information should become available soon.
Somerville
Donations are needed at the emergency shelter at Somerville Middle School at 51 W. Cliff St. Food donations are not requested at this time, but the following items are:
- Men’s clothing (all adult sizes, all clothing types for both summer and fall weather)
- Women’s clothing (T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, and sweatshirts)
- NEW underwear (men, women, children)
- NEW socks (men, women, children)
- Feminine hygiene products
- Bath towels
- Washcloths
- Bars of soap
Donations can be brought to the Middle School gymnasium using the rear entrance in the parking lot, according to a flyer posted online.
UNION COUNTY
Cranford
Cranford Family Care
The nonprofit Cranford Family Care has been helping local families in need since 1936. According to the Cranford Family Care Facebook page, those township residents in need of food or assistance as a result of the flooding caused by the storm, are please reach out to CFC at http://www.cranfordfamilycare.com/ or 908-276-3530
FLAG for Cranford
“Our community needs volunteers to help with clean out. We want to offer teens volunteer hours, through FLAG, if they are able to help. Please email flagforcranford@gmail.com or message if interested.”
FLAG for Cranford facebook page administrator Rebecca Morales Tantillo said, “We would love to have volunteers willing to help with clean out. We continue to get requests from homeowners who can’t do it themselves it’s heartbreaking.” For up-to-date volunteer opportunities, go to the FLAG for Cranford Facebook page.
A Cranford community Google Sheet has been created to assist people with needs and resources. People can publicly list what they need or what they can donate on the spreadsheet, so residents can offer and ask for help in one place.
Brianna Kudisch may be reached at bkudisch@njadvancemedia.com
Linda O’Brien may be reached at lobrien@njadvancemedia.com.
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