GRACE is a dignity-driven non-profit, transforming how households thrive,
thanks to neighbors supporting neighbors in Summit, NJ.
Imagine a community where everyone has what they need.
We start with the philosophy that our community’s resources can fill any need in our community.
Fresh Choice-based Food, Essential Household Supplies, Support Services
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By offering nourishing food, essential household and personal supplies, and integrated wraparound services, GRACE empowers our neighbors to move from hardship to hope, while strengthening the entire community.
Food: The evolution of the food pantry.
We are the first and largest choice based fresh food provider in Union County. Community members select fruit, vegetables, bread from local bakeries, meat, milk, and eggs from our abundant tables to support their health and well-being.
Essential Supplies: The evolution of community care.
We provide essential household & personal hygiene supplies. On any given week during our distribution, you might find laundry detergent, shampoo and conditioner, sunscreen, socks, face care. You will always find children’s diapers and adult diapers, nutritional drinks for seniors, formula for infants.
Support Services: The evolution of community care.
We offer services by our partners in our partner room during weekly distribution. Some of our partners offer assistance with health screenings, dental & prenatal care, nutrition education, financial planning, literacy, and benefits assistance, legal advice and housing counseling
→ Link to New Partner Page
At GRACE, we believe that everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, and valued - no matter their circumstances.
Every Thursday, something beautiful and necessary happens at the Summit Community Center. People show up, some to pick
up food, some to lend a hand, others just to say hello and check in. It’s more than a food pantry. It’s a place where neighbors help neighbors, and where kindness and understanding is the starting point for real change. We offer fresh groceries, essential household and personal supplies, and the kind of support that helps people land on their feet and move forward. Things like health care, financial education, information on housing options, job training, and a community that says, “We’ve got you. What we’ve learned is this: everyone has something to give. And when we all pitch in; time, talent, resources, heart, the entire community becomes stronger, safer, and more connected.
Want to see it for yourself? Come visit. Volunteer. Bring a friend. Donate what you can.
Together, we’re building the evolution of the food pantry; the evolution of community care, the innovative system of support.
A connected community thrives together.
That’s the GRACE Effect.