The HUT Community ‪١٧+‬

The HUT Community app was created out of the need to connect support youth and families across Mercer County NJ with food resources during the Covid 19 pandemic.


The app helped families learn about food pantries, food distribution sites and meal on the go locations across Trenton and Mercer County NJ.
It now provides access to available and emerging resources; healthy food, local events, youth driven programs, culturally enriched programs, local businesses and much more. The app is inspired by traditional communal spaces, ‘Palava Huts,’ found across Liberia and many countries in Africa.

Palava Huts serves as social networking hubs for learning and sharing of current or emerging opportunities and resources. They also serve as a safe space to resolve issues/challenges in the community. Likewise, The HUT Community app is designed to support youth and families across Mercer County with access and knowledge of resources designed for their growth, empowerment, and continued success.



With the support of the SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION, Legacy International Foundation for Education Inc. (LIFE) in partnership with Empowerment House Inc., Trenton United Family Foundation Inc. (TUFF), Vonzella’s Crowns and TRIO Upward Bound Program present “The HUT Community” app to serve our youth, seniors, and families with meaningful information and opportunities.




At a finger’s touch, users can:
• Access to local resources
• Exposure to opportunities and culturally enriched programs
• Experiences to get involved, engaged, and help build upon our vibrant community



Join The HUT Community on Facebook.
Facebook Group: “The HUT Community Hub” or contact us at info@lifescholars.org