Welcome to Montclair Mutual Aid

Building connection, cooperation, and solidarity among community members to meet needs

Current initiatives

Meal Trains

Montclair Access Program for Local Events (MAPLE)

Upcoming events

12Nov

MtcMA monthly General MeetingRepeating Event

Online

23Nov

MtcMA monthly COMMUNITY FREESHARERepeating Event

Glenfield Park picnic area

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Resources

We have compiled lists of resources and partner organizations that may be of use for those looking for assistance in any of the areas below.

Food

Food pantries and meal services in the Montclair area.

Housing

Rental assistance, shelters, and affordable housing information.

Crisis/Well-being

Hotlines, shelters, counseling, and support services.

Legal

Organizations and resources for free or low-cost legal services.

Menstrual Supplies

Feminine hygiene assistance from the Aisle 7 Project.

Urgent Aid

Financial assistance through our Direct Giving program.

Utility Bills

Financial assistance and cost reduction services.

Latest posts

Check out our latest posts for more information on upcoming events, projects, and mutual aid resources.

Protestor with sign- First They Came for Mahmoud

Standing Up to Attacks on Free Speech

No matter what the issue, suppression and criminalization of free speech cannot be tolerated.

Masked ICE Officers

The Right to Remain Silent and Other Tips for Dealing with ICE

Here are some basics to understand if you or a community member is pursued by ICE.

If the climate was a bank you would have saved it already sign

It’s Not Right or Left – It’s Up or Down

Class solidarity, not political parties, are the way forward.

Couch in a pile of trash.

Breaking Our Addiction to “Stuff”

Why you should think twice before clicking "add to cart"

What is Mutual Aid?

Mutual aid is a community-driven practice where people voluntarily come together to share resources, skills, and support, ensuring everyone’s needs are met. It is based on reciprocity and collective care. There is no hierarchy or one-way relationship between giver and receiver: mutual aid is solidarity, not charity.

"Mutual aid projects let us practice meeting our own and each other's needs, based in shared commitments to dignity, care, and justice." - Dean Spade

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