MERCER STREET FRIENDS

Mercer Street Friends was founded in 1958 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) who were witnessing the migration to Pennsylvania suburbs and recent flood affecting the economics of the Trenton community and its impact on residents. The founding volunteers responded by renovating a 100-year old meeting house no longer used for worship, located on Mercer Street in the Mill Hill section of Trenton, and turning the facility into a community center for neighbors in need... Mercer Street Friends is a nonprofit organization that provides food for those who are food insecure, support for families, and educational opportunities that lead to better tomorrows. We work in collaboration with social and human service organizations, the Trenton School District and medical health resources to ensure that families of all ages and stages can access the services they need to live a more fulfilling life... Mercer Street Friends provides parent and family engagement programs to..

Primary location: Trenton United States