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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


    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

      CLOSED

      • 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)

    Nazareth Baptist Church

    118 reviews

    Claimed

    1 hour 5 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

    • Sat, February 22nd (next week)

      CLOSED

      • Come early, line starts at 6am
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, March 1st (in 2 weeks)

      SPECIAL FOOD PANTRY DAY: 8:00 am

      Due to changes in the February Schedule we will be open on March 1st in addition to the normal distribution days of March 8 and March 22

    • Sat, March 8th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am

      • Come early, line starts at 6am
      • 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

    Map of Nazareth Baptist Church

    Location

    5800 Palisade Avenue

    West New York, NJ 07093

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Newark Spanish 7TH Day Adventist Church

    41 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 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, February 26th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm

    • Wed, March 5th (in 3 weeks)

      3:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Newark Spanish 7TH Day Adventist Church

    Location

    58 2nd Avenue

    Newark, NJ 07104

    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 New Jersey.

  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)

    Woodcliff Christian Harvest

    89 reviews

    Unclaimed

    27 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      7:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, March 1st (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, March 15th (in 4 weeks)

      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

    Map of Woodcliff Christian Harvest

    Location

    7605 Palisade Avenue

    North Bergen, NJ 07047

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Dvine Konektion Comm. Dev. Co.

    57 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 27 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    • Schedule might change incase of anything please check out their faceebook page for further details
    • Only serves the neighborhood.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am

    • Thu, March 13th (in 4 weeks)

      10:30 am

    • Sat, March 15th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • 10:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Dvine Konektion Comm. Dev. Co.

    Location

    611 56th Street

    West New York, NJ 07093

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    BRIAN P. STACK CIVIC ASSOC. INC

    74 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 3 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    -Ask for Rosa anytime you visit for help. Might be closed on, during, and before holiday, please drop by to inquire.

    • 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

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, February 26th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, March 5th (in 3 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of BRIAN P. STACK CIVIC ASSOC. INC

    Location

    811 West Street

    Union City, NJ 07087

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 376-1942

    https://brianstackcivic.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Father English Community Center

    67 reviews

    Unclaimed

    28 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    For regitration visit 435 Getty Avenue, Patterson.

    • Requirements

      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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

    Map of Father English Community Center

    Location

    35 Getty Avenue

    Paterson, NJ 07503

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth

    37 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, February 28th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, March 7th (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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army - Union City

    73 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 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

    • 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

    • Next Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am

    • 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

    Map of Salvation Army - Union City

    Location

    515 43rd Street

    Union City, NJ 07087

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Paul's Community Development Corporation

    56 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

    • Next Monday

      CLOSED

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Wednesday

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • 8:30 am–11:30 am

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

    Map of St. Paul's Community Development Corporation

    Location

    422 Broadway

    Paterson, NJ 07501

    directions
  15. 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.

  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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.

  20. 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.