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.

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 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 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 that’s open today: Let's Celebrate , Hudson County Department of Family Services

Where are you located?

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

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Let's Celebrate
21 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.51 mi
Info
Food pantry registration can be done on their location every Monday and Wednesday. Must provide ID and proof of income of every household member, and a proof of residence (example: utility bill).
- Requirements
  Registration required
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
  ID required for all members of the household
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am
  Breakfast
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  Lunch
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am
  Breakfast
- 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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
46 Fairview Avenue
McGinley Square, NJ 07304
directions
Contact
(201) 433-5438
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Sharing Place Food Pantry
25 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.55 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves Hudson County.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, January 17th (next week)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (next month)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, March 21st (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
440 Hoboken Avenue
Back parking lot
Journal Square, NJ 07306
directions
Contact
(201) 963-5518
https://www.thesharingplacenj.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mt. Sinai Gospel Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
2 hours
average wait time

0.88 mi
Info
Gloves and masks are required.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Wear Facemask
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- This Saturday
  8:00 am
- Sat, February 14th (next month)
  8:00 am
- Sat, March 14th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am
- 8:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
27-53 Prescott Street
Bergen-Lafayette, NJ 07304
directions
Contact
(201) 350-2366
http://www.mtsinaifullgospelchurch.com/
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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.
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)
Old Bergen Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.19 mi
Info
Some of the referral agencies in Jersey City include: Let's Celebrate, Horizon Health Center , Health and Human Services, Jersey City Episcopal Community Development, C-Line Community Outreach Center (Community Builders) , and Urban League.

November and December, when distribution is one week before Thanksgiving or Christmas.
- Requirements
  Referral required
  Social Security Card Required
  Number of household members
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Sat, January 31st (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (next month)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, March 28th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the last Saturday
Location
1 Highland Avenue
McGinley Square, NJ 07306
directions
Contact
(210) 433-1815
http://www.oldbergenchurch.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army - Jersey City
6 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.77 mi
Info
They may ask for social security card, but it is not required

Serves Jersey City residents
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Social Security Card Required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Thursday
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Offers after school program
- Thu, January 15th (next week)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Offers after school program
- Thu, January 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Offers after school program
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
562 Bergen Avenue
McGinley Square, NJ 07304
directions
Contact
(201) 435-7355
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/jersey-city/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Zion Cares Community Development Corp.
42 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.11 mi
Info
The exact location of food pantry is at the Parish Hall, not in the church. 521 Bramhall Avenue. Lower Level
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Recommended to arrive before 10am; people begin lining up at 7am
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
  Diapers and pad service
Schedule
- This Thursday
  8:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, January 15th (next week)
  8:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 8:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
521 Bramhall Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
directions
Contact
(201) 898-0851
https://www.zioncaresjc.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
THE GEORGE PITCHFORD FOOD PANTRY
17 reviews
Unclaimed
9 minutes
average wait time

1.13 mi
Info
Church is at 492 Bramhall Ave Jersey City, NJ 07304 but the food distribution is at 509 Bramhall Ave Jersey City, New Jersey

Summer meal program cordinator: Mary Gurczeski 2015475162 From: 07/08/2025 till: 08/08/2025
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Sat, January 17th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (next month)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, March 21st (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
509 Bramhall Avenue
Bergen-Lafayette, NJ 07304
directions
Contact
(201) 370-0725
https://ampleharvest.org/food-pantries/the-george-pitchford-food-pantry-9089/#donation-times
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SNAP/EBT
Hudson County Department of Family Services
10 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://hungerfreenj.org/summer-ebt-2024/
Schedule
- Today
  8:00 am–4:15 pm
- Tomorrow
  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
Location
257 Cornelison Avenue
Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302
directions
Contact
(201) 420-3000
https://www.hcnj.us/family-services/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Five Corner Sharing Place
16 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.54 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, January 17th (next week)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (next month)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, March 21st (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
440 Hoboken Avenue
Journal Square, NJ 07306
directions
Contact
(201) 963-5518
https://www.thesharingplacenj.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
BITE Food Pantry and Distribution Center
12 reviews
Claimed
45 minutes
average wait time

0.85 mi
Info
The BITE Food Distribution and Resource Center is now open on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Saturdays only. Bring extra large, strong shopping carts and or wagons to carry food and resources to assist yourself and others.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 24th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 31st (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 5th Saturday
Location
10 Logan Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
directions
Contact
(201) 314-1675
https://www.njbite.org/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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 that’s open today: Let's Celebrate, Hudson County Department of Family Services
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.