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 Union Square.

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 Union 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.

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 Union 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.

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 Union Square that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/ckz1am4nt51503mzt2w5ix72d">St. Joseph Social Service Center</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Union Square 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 Union Square - Lemontree Directory

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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Joseph Social Service Center
39 reviews
Unclaimed
32 minutes
average wait time

0.21 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
  Proof of household income required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Hands out sandwiches
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  Must show a New Jersey photo ID
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 am
  Hot meal is available
  Soup Kitchen
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  every month on the 3rd 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): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
118 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 354-5456
https://www.sjeliz.org/food-pantry.html
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps
68 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

0.39 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
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  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 or Friday the 1st
Location
1005 East Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 352-7057
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Food pantry (groceries)
Iglesia Jesucristo Es El Señor
22 reviews
Unclaimed
36 minutes
average wait time

0.47 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, December 31st (in 2 weeks)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Tue, January 7th (in 3 weeks)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
201 Spring Street
#223
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 355-1335
https://www.ijeesi.org/
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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 Union Square.
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)
MT. TEMAN CHURCH
13 reviews
Unclaimed
12 minutes
average wait time

0.68 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
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, January 22nd (next month)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, February 26th (in 2 months)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
160 Madison Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 351-2625
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Food pantry (groceries)
Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth
34 reviews
Unclaimed
19 minutes
average wait time

0.58 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Next Friday
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Fri, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Fri, January 10th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- 10:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
1121 Elizabeth Ave.
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 289-6322
https://www.cfofelizabeth.com
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Siloam Hope Cares
14 reviews
Unclaimed
22 minutes
average wait time

0.75 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
Schedule
- Next Friday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Next Friday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- Fri, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 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
Location
42 Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 354-0016
https://shfpchurch.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Elizabethport Presbyterian Center (E’Port Center )
32 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 31 minutes
average wait time

0.8 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, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, January 10th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
154 First St
Elizabeth, NJ 07206
directions
Contact
(908) 351-4850
https://eportpres.org/eport-programs/food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
He Hears He Cares Prayer Min Int'l
32 reviews
Unclaimed
40 minutes
average wait time

1.07 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, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Thu, January 9th (in 3 weeks)
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
87 First Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07206
directions
Contact
(908) 469-1497
http://www.hehearshecares.com/Our-Resource-Center
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jefferson Park Ministries Inc. (JPM)
20 reviews
Unclaimed
49 minutes
average wait time

1.02 mi
Info
*Registration will start at 9 am and food distribution will start at 1pm

Diapers aavailable, but parent must register before the 3rd Thursday of the month.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Thu, January 9th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Thu, January 16th (in 4 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
- Thu, February 13th (in 2 months)
  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
Location
70 West Grand Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
directions
Contact
(908) 469-9508
https://www.jeffersonparks.com/our-services-1
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SNAP/EBT
Union County Division of Social Services
5 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating
Schedule
- Next Monday
  8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  8:30 am–4:30 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  8:30 am–4:30 pm
- 8:30 am–4:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday
Location
342 Westminster Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
directions
Contact
(908) 965-2700
https://ucnj.org/dhs/#11
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Union 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.
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 Union Square 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 Union Square that’s open today: St. Joseph Social Service Center
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Union Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.