Arm In Arm’s newly renovated Hudson Street Pantry in Trenton allows neighbors to choose food for their households and connect with resources that support stability.
The renovations were funded through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s FEEDNJ Grant as part of a broader investment to improve access to nutritious food in East and West Trenton.
Visitors to the renovated pantry at 48 Hudson Street can select foods that meet their household preferences, cultural traditions, and dietary needs. This approach reduces food waste by helping families choose food they will use. The grant also supports expanded mobile services and increased bulk food drops.
“When neighbors come to Arm In Arm for food, they are welcomed and treated with dignity, and our goal is for them to leave with a sense of hope,” said Maureen Hunt, executive director of Arm In Arm. “This redesigned pantry gives families more choice in the food they bring home and connects them with resources to build greater stability.”
The Hudson Street Pantry serves neighbors through 15,000 to 17,000 visits annually. Across its pantry locations, mobile pantry, and food deliveries, Arm In Arm provided food through 59,499 visits and deliveries in fiscal 2026.
The organization celebrated the renovations on Oct. 29 with an open house. Hunt was joined by Mercer County Executive Dan Benson; Tara Colton, Chief Economic Security Officer for the NJEDA; and Dr. Carlos Diego Minacapelli, Director of Health and Human Services for the City of Trenton,
The celebration also recognized support from the Mercer County Office of Food Security. The county’s Food Insecurity Innovation Pilot Grant supported Saturday pantry hours for neighbors unable to visit during the week. Its Healthy Food Purchasing Grant supports purchases of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs, among the pantry’s most requested items.
