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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ST. MARY'S PARISH FOOD PANTRY

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    0.17 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

    • This Saturday

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sat, April 19th (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sat, May 3rd (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

    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

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    54 minutes

    average wait time

    0.15 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, April 12th (next week)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, April 19th (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

    0.19 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

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

      • Open on holidays

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      7:30 am–8:30 am

    • Next Sunday

      7:30 am–8:30 am

    • Sat, April 12th (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 Jersey City.

  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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    SNAP/EBT

    RWJBarnabas Health Snap Assistance Jersey City

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Serves Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, Union Get Help Applying SNAP provides food assistance to families and individuals who qualify to help buy groceries in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. Eligibility is set by several factors, such as income and resources. Not sure if you are eligible? Learn more about SNAP eligibility https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/apply/eligibility/ or find out if you and your family may be eligible for SNAP https://www.njhelps.gov/.

    Need Help with Your Application? Ask a SNAP Navigator Applying for SNAP can be confusing. A SNAP Navigator can help you apply and help you keep your benefits so you can get the food assistance you need.

    SNAP Navigators will walk you through:

    How SNAP works Eligibility requirements What documents you need to apply The application process How to keep your SNAP benefits They also can answer questions and correct misconceptions about SNAP to help you decide if SNAP is right for you. This help is free and confidential.

    • Requirements

      • Call or email for registration
    • Offerings

      • SNAP assistance available

    Schedule

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

    Map of RWJBarnabas Health Snap Assistance Jersey City

    Location

    355 Grand Street

    Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302

    directions
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    SNAP/EBT

    Hudson County Department of Family Services

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time


    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–4:15 pm

    • This Tuesday

      8:00 am–4:15 pm

    • This Wednesday

      8:00 am–4:15 pm

    • 8:00 am–4:15 pm

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

    Map of Hudson County Department of Family Services

    Location

    257 Cornelison Avenue

    Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. Lucy’s Shelter

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.85 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

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

      • Lunch
      • Breakfast
    • This Thursday

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

      • Lunch
      • Breakfast
    • This 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
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Sharing Place Food Pantry

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    39 minutes

    average wait time

    1.07 mi


    Info

    Requires to call for hours. Serves Hudson County.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 19th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 17th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 21st (in 3 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of The Sharing Place Food Pantry

    Location

    440 Hoboken Avenue

    Back parking lot

    Journal Square, NJ 07306

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mt. Sinai Gospel Church

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.15 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

    • Sat, April 19th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am

    • Mon, April 21st (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am

    • Sat, May 17th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am

    • 8:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • 8:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Monday

    Map of Mt. Sinai Gospel Church

    Location

    27 Prescott Street

    Bergen-Lafayette, NJ 07304

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Let's Celebrate

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    11 minutes

    average wait time

    1.2 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–9:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      • Lunch
    • This Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • 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

    Map of Let's Celebrate

    Location

    46 Fairview Avenue

    McGinley Square, NJ 07304

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 433-5438

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Five Corner Sharing Place

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 32 minutes

    average wait time

    1.07 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
      • Come early, line starts at 6am
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 19th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 17th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 21st (in 3 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Five Corner Sharing Place

    Location

    440 Hoboken Avenue

    Journal Square, NJ 07306

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Jersey City 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 Jersey City 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Jersey City to see if any are 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 in Jersey City.

  20. Where are you located?

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