Montclair Mutual Aid Community Giving

Direct giving and resources for community members

Monthly Community Freeshares

Montclair Mutual Aid holds community freeshare events in Glenfield Park (in the picnic area), where we share food, clothing, feminine hygiene products, housewares, and other seasonal items.

Freeshares are typically held on the fourth Sunday of each month, from noon to 1:30, but please check our newsletter or social media for the most up to date information. Please contact us if you cannot make the event but have items to drop off. We are always in need of diapers, wipes, and hygiene products in particular. Thank you to our regular partners at Toni’s Kitchen, Aisle 7, and the Eureka Lodge for making these events possible!

Direct Giving

The Montclair Mutual Aid direct giving initiative is designed to provide immediate support to those who are facing financial hardships or other challenges.

Through this program, we aim to address both the financial and emotional burden that can weigh on individuals and families during tough times. 

This initiative reflects our core belief that no one should have to face adversity alone. It’s not just about the funds we provide, but the hope and dignity that come with knowing that others care and are here to lend a helping hand when it’s most needed.

Ways we can help:

  • Utility or phone bill payments
  • Groceries or other items
  • Public transportation
  • Payments towards rent

Guidelines

In order to qualify for direct giving, the community member must be able to:

  • Meet in person in the Montclair area to receive the funds for utilities or transportation, or provide account/landlord information so we can make a direct rent or bill payment.
  • Not have received any direct giving funds within the past six months to ensure that we can help as many community members as possible.
  • Fill out our contact form to request the funds.

If you know of someone in need, you may also make the request on their behalf, as long as they meet the above criteria.

Request Aid

Item Giveaways

Interested in an item listed below? Please fill out the form and we will contact you upon receipt of your request to coordinate pickup in Montclair.


Montclair Library of Things

A variety of useful and recreational objects is available to borrow from MPL’s Library of Things. Need something for a one-time project or want to try before you buy your own? Check it out from the Library of Things!

“Solidarity is not an act of charity, but mutual aid between forces fighting for the same objective.” -Samora Machel

Montclair Mutual Aid