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Find Free Food In BergenLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Old Bergen Church

    245 referrals


    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.

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, October 28th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    HCCC Food Pantry (JSQ)

    129 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

  3. 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.

  4. 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 Bergen.

  5. 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)

    The Sharing Place Food Pantry

    678 referrals


    Info

    Requires to call for hours. Serves Hudson County.

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, October 21st (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 18th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army - Jersey City

    331 referrals


    Info

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Offers after school program
    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Offers after school program
    • 9:30 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday, Monday, Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Let's Celebrate

    35 referrals


    Info

    On Monday's and Wednesday's Registration will be done on site .

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • Next Monday

      Other: 10:00 am–11:00 am

      • Will be given a Pantry ID upon registration
    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday

    • 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

    • Other: 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mt. Sinai Gospel Church

    188 referrals


    Info

    • Gloves and masks are required.
      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, October 21st (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, November 18th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mt. Sinai Gospel Church Food Pantry

    76 referrals


    Info

    • Call and or check website for an updated schedule.
    • Emergency food supplies available.
      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, October 21st (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Sat, November 18th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am–

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    BITE - The Black Interest Team Enterprise

    35 referrals


    Info

    Serves: Hudson County

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, October 7th (next week)

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Five Corner Sharing Place

    46 referrals


    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).

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, October 21st (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 18th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  13. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Bergen 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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 Bergen do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Bergen that’s open today: HCCC Food Pantry (JSQ), Hudson County Department of Family Services

  18. Where are you located?

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