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 New Jersey.

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/ckytnl2nf175393hvs3kto93vd">Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckxz77tui001504z6bmyh3olv">Father English Community Center</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckyv2xxu2976263kwa8frlj7j4">St. Paul's Community Development Corporation</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckxz77tuj001k04z6ftnt4342">Salvation Army - Union City</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckyenuvxt007804vt3bga8lpb">Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth</a>

Where are you located?

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

Find Free Food In New JerseyLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps
63 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time
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
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
- 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
- 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)
Nazareth Baptist Church
98 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 7 minutes
average wait time
Info
You are advised to arrive as early 7 am as there is a realy long line and people arrive early to que.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, December 14th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, December 28th (next month)
  8:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 8:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 8:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
5800 Palisade Avenue
West New York, NJ 07093
directions
Contact
(201) 295-0082
https://www.nazarethbaptist.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Newark Spanish 7TH Day Adventist Church
37 reviews
Unclaimed
32 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Open to all
  Client can visit: Once a week
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  3:00 pm
- Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm
- Wed, December 11th (in 3 weeks)
  3:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
58 2nd Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(540) 597-7450
https://newarkspanishnj.adventistchurch.org/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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 New Jersey.
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)
Woodcliff Christian Harvest
78 reviews
Unclaimed
29 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Sat, December 7th (in 2 weeks)
  7:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)
  7:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 4th (in 2 months)
  7:00 am–11:00 am
- 7:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 7:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
7605 Palisade Avenue
North Bergen, NJ 07047
directions
Contact
(201) 869-4555
https://www.woodcliff.org/events/woodcliff-christian-harvest-food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Dvine Konektion Comm. Dev. Co.
52 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 28 minutes
average wait time
Info
Schedule might change incase of anything please check out their faceebook page for further details
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)
  10:30 am
- Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am
- Thu, January 9th (in 2 months)
  10:30 am
- 10:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
611 56th Street
West New York, NJ 07093
directions
Contact
(201) 617-4484
https://www.facebook.com/dvinekwny/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Father English Community Center
61 reviews
Unclaimed
29 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Needs volunteers
  Client can visit: twice a month
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
35 Getty Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
directions
Contact
(973) 279-7100
https://ccpaterson.org/frenglish
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Food pantry (groceries)
BRIAN P. STACK CIVIC ASSOC. INC
62 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 7 minutes
average wait time

Info
-Ask for Rosa anytime you visit for help.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers upon availability
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Wed, December 11th (in 3 weeks)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
811 West Street
Union City, NJ 07087
directions
Contact
(201) 376-1942
https://brianstackcivic.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul's Community Development Corporation
53 reviews
Claimed
14 minutes
average wait time

Info
The SPCDC Food Pantry is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The pantry is closed for all Federal holidays and during inclement winter weather events.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required on site
  Must show a New Jersey photo ID
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  8:30 am–11:30 am
- Next Monday
  8:30 am–11:30 am
- Next Tuesday
  8:30 am–11:30 am
- 8:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
422 Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07501
directions
Contact
(973) 710-3900
https://stpaulscdcnj.org/program.php?name=pantry
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army - Union City
67 reviews
Unclaimed
47 minutes
average wait time

Info
Pantry distribution may begin before 9am. Advisable to arrive early.
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
515 43rd Street
Union City, NJ 07087
directions
Contact
(201) 867-4093
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081490761973
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Food pantry (groceries)
Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth
31 reviews
Unclaimed
19 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Fri, November 29th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Fri, December 6th (in 2 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
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey that’s open today: Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps, Father English Community Center, St. Paul's Community Development Corporation, Salvation Army - Union City, Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in New Jersey for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.