You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Bergen.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Bergen accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Bergen do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Bergen that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cl2236ych817233mqrmu9myhef">Hudson County Department of Family Services</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Bergen for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Bergen - Lemontree Directory

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Food pantry (groceries)
Old Bergen Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
2 hours 16 minutes
average wait time

0.19 mi
Info
Some of the referral agencies in Jersey City include: Let's Celebrate, Horizon Health Center , Health and Human Services, Jersey City Episcopal Community Development, C-Line Community Outreach Center (Community Builders) , and Urban League.

November and December, when distribution is one week before Thanksgiving or Christmas.
- Requirements
  Number of household members
  Referral required
  Social Security Card Required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Sat, November 30th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  ID required
  Clothing may be available
- Sat, December 28th (next month)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  ID required
  Clothing may be available
- Sat, January 25th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  ID required
  Clothing may be available
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the last Saturday
Location
1 Highland Avenue
McGinley Square, NJ 07306
directions
Contact
(201) 433-1815
http://www.oldbergenchurch.com/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Let's Celebrate
13 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.51 mi
Info
On Monday's and Wednesday's Registration will be done on site .
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Proof of household income required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
  ID required for all members of the household
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am
  Breakfast
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  Lunch
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday
Location
46 Fairview Avenue
McGinley Square, NJ 07304
directions
Contact
(201) 433-5438
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SNAP/EBT
Hudson County Department of Family Services
8 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
Schedule
- Open now!
  8:00 am–4:15 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–4:15 pm
- Next Monday
  8:00 am–4:15 pm
- 8:00 am–4:15 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
257 Cornelison Avenue
Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302
directions
Contact
(201) 420-3000
https://www.hcnj.us/family-services/
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How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Bergen.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army - Jersey City
14 reviews
Unclaimed
22 minutes
average wait time

0.77 mi
Info
They may ask for social security card, but it is not required

Serves Jersey City residents
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Social Security Card Required
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  Offers after school program
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  Offers after school program
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  Offers after school program
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
562 Bergen Avenue
McGinley Square, NJ 07304
directions
Contact
(201) 435-7355
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/jersey-city/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Sharing Place Food Pantry
19 reviews
Unclaimed
34 minutes
average wait time

0.55 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves Hudson County.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 18th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 15th (in 3 months)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
440 Hoboken Avenue
Back parking lot
Journal Square, NJ 07306
directions
Contact
(201) 963-5518
https://www.thesharingplacenj.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mt. Sinai Gospel Church
14 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 19 minutes
average wait time

0.88 mi
Info
Gloves and masks are required.
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Mon, December 16th (in 4 weeks)
  8:00 am
- Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)
  8:00 am
- Sat, January 18th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am
- 8:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- 8:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Monday
Location
27 Prescott Street
Bergen-Lafayette, NJ 07304
directions
Contact
(201) 434-6025
http://www.mtsinaifullgospelchurch.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
AngelaCARES
38 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

1.25 mi
Info
Check their Facebook account prior to going; to know where their distribution will be because it is not always held at 512 Ocean Avenue.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
  Other services: referral
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
  Clothing available during Thursdays
  Diapers offered once a month, after applying.
  Diapers available (must have child with you)
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:30 pm–5:00 pm
- Fri, December 20th (in 4 weeks)
  12:30 pm–5:00 pm
- Fri, December 27th (next month)
  12:30 pm–5:00 pm
- 12:30 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
- 12:30 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
Location
512 Ocean Ave
Jersey City , NJ 07305
directions
Contact
(201) 706-2884
https://www.angelacares.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
17 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 9 minutes
average wait time

1.22 mi
Info
There is often a long line waiting to receive food. Come early if you can.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am
- Sat, November 30th (next week)
  9:00 am
- Sat, December 7th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am
- Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
- 9:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
85 Wayne Street
Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302
directions
Contact
(201) 898-2350
https://www.stmatthewsjc.net/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Five Corner Sharing Place
4 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 14 minutes
average wait time

0.54 mi
Info
Please bring ID and any documentation showing enrolled programs (such as SNAP, SSDI, SSI, etc.) NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY (as long as we have food).
- Requirements
  ID required
  Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 18th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 15th (in 3 months)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
440 Hoboken Avenue
Journal Square, NJ 07306
directions
Contact
(201) 963-5518
https://www.thesharingplacenj.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
ST. MARY'S PARISH FOOD PANTRY
4 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.26 mi
Info
Food pantry is in the basement of church
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  A photo ID is required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, December 7th (in 2 weeks)
  7:00 am–9:00 am
- Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)
  7:00 am–9:00 am
- Sat, January 4th (in 2 months)
  7:00 am–9:00 am
- 7:00 am–9:00 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 7:00 am–9:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
254 2nd Street & Erie
Jersey City, NJ 07302
directions
Contact
(201) 434-8500
https://stmarysparishjc.com/our-ministries/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Bergen accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Bergen do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Bergen that’s open today: Hudson County Department of Family Services
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Bergen for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.