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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ST. MARY'S PARISH FOOD PANTRY

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.71 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

    • Today

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sat, January 18th (in 4 weeks)

      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

    Map of ST. MARY'S PARISH FOOD PANTRY

    Location

    254 2nd Street & Erie

    Jersey City, NJ 07302

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 7 minutes

    average wait time

    0.73 mi


    Info

    There is often a long line waiting to receive food. Come early if you can.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am

    • Sat, December 28th (next week)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 9:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

    Location

    85 Wayne Street

    Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Grace Community Services

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.82 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Toiletries, if available
    • Info

      • Open on holidays

    Schedule

    • Today

      7:30 am–8:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      7:30 am–8:30 am

    • Sat, December 28th (next week)

      7:30 am–8:30 am

    • 7:30 am–8:30 am

      every week on Saturday, Sunday

    Map of Grace Community Services

    Location

    39 Erie Street

    Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302

    directions
  5. 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.

  6. 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 Colgate Center.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Trinity Commons Compassion Market

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.19 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Needs volunteers
      • Accepts Walk-ins & Appointments

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–11:00 am

    • Next Thursday

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Tue, December 31st (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–11:00 am

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 8:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Trinity Commons Compassion Market

    Location

    107 Greenwich Street

    New York, NY 10006

    directions
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    Other public benefits

    Grand Central Food Program, St. Mark's Place

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time


    Info

    Walk-in assistance and referrals for food, clothing, shelter, housing, addiction treatment, benefits, legal services, and issues related to HIV/AIDS. Advocates for individuals and families experiencing problems in the municipal shelter system and PATH. Client advocacy for individuals having problems with public benefits. The Coalition office can be used as a mailing address.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Other public benefits: 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Next Tuesday

      Other public benefits: 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Next Wednesday

      Other public benefits: 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Other public benefits: 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Grand Central Food Program, St. Mark's Place

    Location

    129 Fulton Street

    New York, NY 10038

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Trinity Church Compassion Meals

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.27 mi


    Info

    • Free counselling and community wellness
    • Requirements

      • Soup kitchen: no requirements
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

      • Breakfast
    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Trinity Church Compassion Meals

    Location

    89 Broadway

    New York, NY 10006

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 602-0800

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    NYCLK 34 Hillside Ave

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.33 mi


    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, February 1st (in 2 months)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, March 1st (in 3 months)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    Map of NYCLK 34 Hillside Ave

    Location

    181 Broadway

    New York, NY 10007

    directions

    Contact

    (470) 838-9292

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Grand Central Food Program, Staten Island Ferry Terminal

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.44 mi


    Info

    "For a smoother experience, this is a grab-and-go meal site where trucks arrive sometimes earlier or later due to traffic. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time. If the truck is running late, please allow at least 15 minutes from the scheduled arrival time before inquiring."

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Mobile soup kitchen truck

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 pm

    • Next Sunday

      8:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:00 pm

    • 8:00 pm

      every day

    Map of Grand Central Food Program, Staten Island Ferry Terminal

    Location

    4 Whitehall St

    New York, NY 10004

    directions
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    SNAP/EBT

    Public Health Solutions

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Their counselors will help you find out if you qualify for SNAP, gather required documents, and submit your application. They will also provide referrals to other programs you may need, like WIC and health insurance.

    Call to get started with SNAP enrollment over the phone. You may have to leave a voicemail, but someone will call you back within 48 hours. Find the number for your borough below:

    • Bronx and Manhattan: 646-584-1553
    • Brooklyn: 646-819-2451 For Spanish: Jose 646-793-0841/ Rosemary 646-399-4822 (For Kings County Hospital SNAP services, call 646-771-5620)
    • Queens: 646-942-2431
    • Staten Island: 929-270-2181

    You can also fill out their request form online, and someone will get back to you: https://www.healthsolutions.org/find-services/

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Thursday, Wednesday

    Map of Public Health Solutions

    Location

    40 Worth Street

    New York, NY 10013

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. Lucy’s Shelter

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.38 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      • Lunch
      • Breakfast
    • Next Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      • Lunch
      • Breakfast
    • Next Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      • Lunch
      • Breakfast
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of St. Lucy’s Shelter

    Location

    619 Grove Street

    Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07310

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Colgate Center 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Colgate Center do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. 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 Colgate Center that’s open today: ST. MARY'S PARISH FOOD PANTRY, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Grace Community Services, Trinity Church Compassion Meals

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Colgate Center for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.