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    Food pantry (groceries)

    He Hears He Cares Prayer Min Int'l

    34 reviews

    Unclaimed

    44 minutes

    average wait time

    0.37 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, March 6th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, March 13th (in 3 weeks)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of He Hears He Cares Prayer Min Int'l

    Location

    87 First Street

    Elizabeth, NJ 07206

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Elizabethport Presbyterian Center (E’Port Center )

    34 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 26 minutes

    average wait time

    0.31 mi


    Info

    serves Union County residents

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Located in the basement
      • Come early, line starts at 6am
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, March 7th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, March 14th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Elizabethport Presbyterian Center (E’Port Center )

    Location

    154 First St

    Elizabeth, NJ 07206

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

    St. Joseph Social Service Center

    47 reviews

    Unclaimed

    33 minutes

    average wait time

    1.09 mi


    Info

    Serves Elizabeth residents only.. PLEASE DIRECT ALL CALLS TO REGISTER FOR THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM OR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE TO: 908-354-5456

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 am

      • Hot meal is available
      • Soup Kitchen
    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am

      • Open to all
      • Must show a New Jersey photo ID
    • Next Friday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am

      • Open to all
      • Must show a New Jersey photo ID
    • 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

    Map of St. Joseph Social Service Center

    Location

    118 Division Street

    Elizabeth, NJ 07201

    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 Pioneer Homes.

  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)

    CHASI Mobile Food Pantry @ Arlington Houses

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.1 mi


    Info

    There is no income requirement for food pantry services. All are welcome. Everything is free. Please bring personal identification with you and proof of household size if you have it.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, March 25th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, April 22nd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    Map of CHASI Mobile Food Pantry @ Arlington Houses

    Location

    35 Holland Avenue

    Mariners Harbor, NY 10303

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

    Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps

    75 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.46 mi


    Info

    • To make an appointment call (908) 352-7057
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

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

    Map of Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps

    Location

    1005 East Jersey Street

    Elizabeth, NJ 07201

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 352-7057

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Christ Abundant Life Ministries

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.44 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, March 6th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, March 13th (in 3 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Christ Abundant Life Ministries

    Location

    121 Grandview Avenue

    Staten island, NY 10303

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 273-0372

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Iglesia Jesucristo Es El Señor

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    36 minutes

    average wait time

    1.48 mi


    Info

    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.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tue, March 4th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tue, March 11th (in 3 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Iglesia Jesucristo Es El Señor

    Location

    201 Spring Street

    #223

    Elizabeth, NJ 07201

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 355-1335

    https://www.ijeesi.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    MT. TEMAN CHURCH

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    1.75 mi


    Info

    Requirements Proof of address Union County SSI Snap

    • Requirements

      • Number of household members
      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, March 26th (next month)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, April 23rd (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    Map of MT. TEMAN CHURCH

    Location

    160 Madison Avenue

    Elizabeth, NJ 07201

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 351-2625

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth

    37 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.68 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, March 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, March 14th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth

    Location

    1121 Elizabeth Ave.

    Elizabeth, NJ 07201

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 289-6322

    https://www.cfofelizabeth.com

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Staten Island SDA Food Pantry

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.77 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      10:00 am

    • Sun, March 9th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Sun, March 23rd (in 5 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 4th Sunday

    Map of Staten Island SDA Food Pantry

    Location

    80 Union Ave

    Staten Island, NY 10303

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Pioneer Homes 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 Pioneer Homes 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 Pioneer Homes 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 Pioneer Homes.

  20. Where are you located?

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