Food pantry (groceries)
24 minutes
average wait time
0.88 mi
Tomorrow
8:00 am–12:00 pm
Thu, March 27th (in 2 weeks)
8:00 am–12:00 pm
Thu, April 10th (in 4 weeks)
8:00 am–12:00 pm
8:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Thursday
8:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
12 minutes
average wait time
1.1 mi
Requirements Proof of address Union County SSI Snap
Wed, March 26th (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, April 23rd (next month)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, May 28th (in 2 months)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 4th Wednesday
Contact
(908) 351-2625
Food pantry (groceries)
49 minutes
average wait time
1.27 mi
*Registration will start at 9 am and food distribution will start at 1pm
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Thu, March 20th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Thu, April 10th (in 4 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Thursday
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.
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 Crane Square.
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!
SNAP/EBT
average user rating
Open now!
8:30 am–4:30 pm
Tomorrow
8:30 am–4:30 pm
This Friday
8:30 am–4:30 pm
8:30 am–4:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
35 minutes
average wait time
1.19 mi
There is a food distribution on Saturday once a month as well. This always falls the Saturday after 2nd Monday of the month. Call in advance if you have any questions about this distribution.
Next Tuesday
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Tue, March 25th (in 2 weeks)
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Tue, April 1st (in 3 weeks)
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
22 minutes
average wait time
1.4 mi
This Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Fri, March 21st (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Fri, March 28th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
every week on Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
20 minutes
average wait time
1.39 mi
This Friday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Fri, March 21st (next week)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Fri, March 28th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Friday
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
13 minutes
average wait time
1.32 mi
Mon, March 24th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Tue, March 25th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Wed, March 26th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
every month on the 1st Monday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
every month on the 1st Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
every month on the 1st Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
every month on the 1st Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
every month on the 1st Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Monday
Contact
(908) 352-7057
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
33 minutes
average wait time
1.51 mi
Serves Elizabeth residents only.. PLEASE DIRECT ALL CALLS TO REGISTER FOR THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM OR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE TO: 908-354-5456
This Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 am
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
Sat, March 22nd (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 am
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
every month on the 4th Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
every month on the last Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 am
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
7 minutes
average wait time
1.43 mi
Tomorrow
9:30 am–10:30 am
Tomorrow
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Thu, March 20th (next week)
9:30 am–10:30 am
9:30 am–10:30 am
every week on Thursday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Every location is different! Some places in Crane Square 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.
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.
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 Crane Square 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.
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 Crane Square that’s open today: Union County Division of Social Services
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Crane Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.