Arm In Arm

What Arm In Arm does

Arm In Arm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1980 as The Crisis Ministry of Mercer County and renamed in 2016. Headquartered at the Social Profit Center at Mill One in Hamilton, New Jersey (with the original Trenton mailing address at 48 Hudson Street), the organization provides food, housing, and workforce development services at no cost to qualifying residents of Mercer County, NJ. Programs include Hunger Prevention (operating through two fixed pantries in Trenton and Princeton plus a network of 12 mobile pantry distribution sites and home delivery), Housing Stability and Homelessness Prevention (rental assistance, security deposits, eviction prevention), License to Succeed (driver's license restoration for employment access), the Still Standing Program for single mothers, Financial Fitness Workshops, Workforce Development, and the Representative Payee Program. With 24 staff and hundreds of volunteers, the organization served more than 6,000 families in FY25 and projects 60,000+ pantry visits and deliveries for the fiscal year, up from 48,000 the prior year.

The organization has no proprietary technology stack; service delivery is executed manually through its physical distribution network and case-management staff. Revenue is generated entirely through fundraising: tax-deductible individual donations, foundation grants (Princeton Area Community Foundation, Fund for Women and Girls, Johnson & Johnson, BlackRock, Novo Nordisk, etc.), government contracts (Department of Community Affairs, Trenton Board of Education, county programs), planned giving (bequests, charitable trusts, retirement plan designations), and corporate matching gift programs (notably Johnson & Johnson's $25,000 matching commitment). The 2026 Spring Benefit 'Foundations of Hope' raised $175,000, and the organization carries Charity Navigator's highest 4-star rating for financial health and accountability.

Arm In Arm is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Michael Ehret (which includes senior leaders from Johnson & Johnson, BlackRock, and Accenture) and is led by Executive Director Maureen Hunt, who was promoted from Chief Development Officer in 2020-2021. The organization is a co-convener of the Mercer County Food Security Leaders Group with HomeFront, Jewish Family and Children's Services, Mercer Street Friends, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Rescue Mission, and Trenton Health Team, and maintains long-standing operating partnerships with Housing Initiatives of Princeton, Mercer Street Friends Food Bank, United Way of Greater Mercer County, Farmers Against Hunger, and WorkWell.

Name

Arm In Arm

Legal name

Arm In Arm

Website

https://arminarm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arm In Arm is a Mercer County, NJ 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free food, housing, and workforce development services to more than 6,000 low-income families annually through 14 distribution sites and direct-assistance programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services Nonprofit

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Safety Nets (In-Kind, Vouchers, Cash Transfers) (BPADAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Food pantry services
• Homelessness prevention programs
• Social services nonprofit
• Workforce development services
• Community resource programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Trenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission of food security, housing stability, and employment support for Mercer County families.
2. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations including Princeton Area Community Foundation, Fund for Women and Girls, Johnson & Johnson, BlackRock, Novo Nordisk, and others supporting specific programs.
3. Government Contracts: Contracts through Department of Community Affairs, Trenton Board of Education, and county programs for homelessness prevention and food security services.
4. Planned Giving: Bequests, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, retirement plan/IRA designations, and real estate gifts.
5. Corporate Matching: Employer matching gift programs where companies match employee donations, such as Johnson & Johnson matching up to $25,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Arm In Arm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free food, housing, and employment support services to low-income families in Mercer County, NJ. Its core offerings include a Hunger Prevention Program delivered through two fixed pantries, a Mobile Pantry network of 12 sites, and home delivery; a Housing Stability and Homelessness Prevention Program offering rental assistance, security deposits, and eviction prevention; and a Workforce Development program including driver license restoration and financial literacy workshops. Services are delivered at no cost to qualifying Mercer County residents and funded through donations, grants, and government contracts.

Product overview

Arm In Arm is a nonprofit charitable organization that offers a portfolio of integrated social services programs addressing food insecurity, housing instability, and workforce challenges for Mercer County families. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs including the Hunger Prevention Program (food pantries and mobile pantry), Housing Stability and Homelessness Prevention services, License to Succeed, Representative Payee Program, Still Standing for single mothers, Financial Fitness Workshop Series, and Workforce Development. These programs work together holistically, with clients often accessing multiple services simultaneously to build long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hunger Prevention Program Provides food assistance through brick-and-mortar food pantries, mobile pantry services, and home deliveries to food-insecure families in Mercer County.
• Housing Stability and Homelessness Prevention Program Offers rental assistance, security deposit support, mortgage assistance, and emergency housing services to prevent families from becoming homeless.
• License to Succeed Program Helps clients restore their driver's licenses by providing administrative assistance and partial financial aid for fines and reinstatement fees, enabling improved employment opportunities.
• Representative Payee Program Manages Social Security benefits on behalf of clients to ensure household stability and proper allocation of funds for housing, food, and other essential expenses.
• Still Standing Program Provides a supportive community for single mothers offering group discussions, one-on-one coaching, financial literacy education, and educational activities for children to build long-term household stability.
• Financial Fitness Workshop Series Educational workshops helping clients understand personal financial fundamentals including budgeting, credit and debt management to build financial resilience.
• Workforce Development Program Job training program providing hands-on experience in customer service, inventory, and food handling along with computer literacy training, career education, and job-search support.
• Mobile Pantry and Resource Center Delivers fresh produce, dairy, proteins, and pantry staples to underserved neighborhoods across Mercer County through a network of mobile distribution sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• 154 households prevented from eviction in FY25
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, flagship and core.

• Liquid ChurchsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Community partner and event sponsor for 2026 Community Resource Fair. Volunteers have gathered at Mill One food distribution hub to prepare 300+ non-perishable grocery bags.
• Mercer County Food Security Leaders GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Coalition including Arm In Arm, HomeFront, Jewish Family and Children's Services, Mercer Street Friends, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Rescue Mission, supported by Trenton Health Team. Working to strengthen county's food system, expand food access, and improve coordination of public and private resources.
• Housing Initiatives of Princeton (HIP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Long-standing partnership to prevent homelessness for Mercer County families through shared intake model eliminating need for clients to visit multiple offices. Supported by Princeton Area Community Foundation Community Impact Grant.
• Yes We CAN! Food DrivescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots initiative running food drives at farmers markets and supermarkets. Partnership with West Windsor Community Farmers Market since 2009 to bring fresh vegetables to neighbors in Trenton and Princeton.
• Farmers Against HungersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides fresh produce delivery throughout growing season and healthy food tastings at East Hanover Street pantry with nutrition education.
• Mill One (Social Profit Center)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeadquarters location at 1 N. Johnston Ave. where food distribution hub operates and community events are held.
• WorkWellsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners present at Mobile Pantry in Trenton, meeting with neighbors and helping connect them to workforce training and employment pathways.
• Capital HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoorway sponsor of 2026 Spring Benefit. Partner hosting mobile pantry site at 433 Bellevue Avenue, Trenton.
• Mercer Street Friends Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for summer meals program and food bank support. Partner in Mercer County Food Security Leaders Group.
• United Way of Greater Mercer CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnership for summer hunger initiatives. Partner in Strike Out Summer Hunger campaign. Partner in Mercer County Food Security Leaders Group.
• Trenton Board of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing Parent Connect Program through which 89 families supported with emergency services and temporary housing. Secured government contract for emergency assistance and housing solutions.
• HomeFrontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mercer County Food Security Leaders Group. Partner raising awareness on need in Mercer County.
• Jewish Family and Children's ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mercer County Food Security Leaders Group working to strengthen county's food system.
• Trenton Area Soup KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mercer County Food Security Leaders Group addressing food insecurity in Mercer County.
• Rescue MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mercer County Food Security Leaders Group addressing food insecurity in Mercer County.
• Trenton Health TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner of Mercer County Food Security Leaders Group. Conducted community health survey showing food access challenges.
• Nassau Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of organization (founded in 1980 as The Crisis Ministry). Hosting tenant rights workshops, concerts for food, and events.
• Trinity Church PrincetoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of organization (founded in 1980). Longstanding community partner.
• Junior League of Greater PrincetonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner sponsor of 2026 Spring Benefit. Community organization supporting organization's mission.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK): Trenton-based nonprofit providing meals and social services to food-insecure residents. Direct peer in the Mercer County Food Security Leaders Group with overlapping food assistance mission.
• Rescue Mission of Trenton: Trenton-based nonprofit providing shelter, food, and recovery services. Member of the Mercer County Food Security Leaders Group and a comparable provider of integrated food and housing services.
• HomeFront: Mercer County-based nonprofit addressing homelessness and food insecurity for low-income families. Directly comparable as a partner in the Mercer County Food Security Leaders Group with overlapping client base and service categories.
• Mercer Street Friends: Trenton-based nonprofit operating food bank and social services programs in Mercer County. Directly comparable as a member of the same food security coalition and a longstanding food distribution peer.
• Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Mercer County: Mercer County nonprofit providing social services including food and housing assistance. Partner in the Mercer County Food Security Leaders Group with directly overlapping client population.
• Housing Initiatives of Princeton (HIP): Princeton-based nonprofit focused on homelessness prevention and housing stability. Long-standing direct partner of Arm In Arm through the shared intake model for eviction prevention.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton: Larger regional faith-based social services organization covering Mercer County and broader NJ. Provides overlapping food, housing, and emergency assistance through multiple programs as part of a much wider portfolio.
• The Salvation Army Trenton Area Services: National faith-based nonprofit with a Trenton-area branch providing food, shelter, and emergency assistance. Comparable in service categories but operates as part of a global organization with broader reach.
• Community FoodBank of New Jersey: Statewide food bank serving all 21 NJ counties including Mercer. Comparable food assistance mission but at much larger scale as a Feeding America affiliate and food distribution backbone.
• United Way of Greater Mercer County: Regional funder and convener for Mercer County nonprofits addressing food, housing, and financial stability. Strategic partner in Strike Out Summer Hunger campaign and Mercer County Food Security Leaders Group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ArmInArmNJ
• Instagraminstagram.com/arminarmbettertogether

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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