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 Camden.

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 Camden 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 Camden 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 Camden that’s open today: St. Paul's Episcopal Church , Mt Calvary Baptist Church , Cathedral Kitchen , Neighborhood Center

Where are you located?

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

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Camden for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

How do I get help from a real person?

You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Camden, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.12 mi
Info
Hours: Every Fri: 8AM - food gone; Every Sun: "Pancake House" 9AM- 10AM; Every Sun Night: begins at 6PM

What to bring: ID & proof of address; Nothing required for breakfast.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am
Next Sunday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am
Fri, November 6th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am
Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am
every week on Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am
every week on Sunday
Location
422 Market Street
Downtown, NJ 08102
directions
Contact
(856) 365-5880
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mt Calvary Baptist Church
8 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.55 mi
Info
This food pantry offers fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, baked items, bread, milk, and juice, with seasonal produce provided by Farmers Against Hunger. Clients can attend once per week. An application is required for enrollment. Check-in for Tuesday and Friday services begins at 10:30 AM. Food Cupboard. Please Note: On Fridays, the pantry only serves NJ residents. On Tuesdays all are welcome. Tuesday and Friday, 11:30am-2pm
Requirements
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
ID required
Must bring own bags/cart
Proof of household income required
Next Tuesday
11:30 am–2:00 pm
Fri, November 6th (next week)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
ID required
Must bring own bags/cart
Proof of household income required
11:30 am–2:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Friday
Location
1198 Penn Street
Pyne Point, NJ 08102
directions
Contact
(856) 966-9400
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Food pantry (groceries)
Rutgers University Scarlet Raptor Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.3 mi
Info
Campus pantry known as the Scarlet Raptor's Nest providing free groceries to the Rutgers‑Camden community. Offers in‑person, client‑choice shopping by appointment via PantrySoft and an online ordering option with Tuesday pickup. Items typically include perishables and non‑perishables, fresh produce, meat, snacks and beverages, plus toiletries and hygiene products. One visit per week; no walk‑ins; bring RUID and a bag; typical limits apply.
Requirements
Students & staff only
ID required
Must bring own bags/cart
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
1:00 pm–3:45 pm
Appointment required
Next Thursday
1:00 pm–3:45 pm
Appointment required
Tue, November 10th (in 2 weeks)
1:00 pm–3:45 pm
Appointment required
1:00 pm–3:45 pm
every week on Tuesday
1:00 pm–3:45 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
215 North 3rd Street
Cooper Grant, NJ 08102
directions
Contact
(856) 225-6005
https://wellnesscenter.camden.rutgers.edu/ru-camden-raptor-pantry/
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 Camden.
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)
New Mickle Baptist Church
5 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.33 mi
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
8:30 am–10:00 am
Tue, November 10th (in 2 weeks)
8:30 am–10:00 am
Tue, November 17th (in 3 weeks)
8:30 am–10:00 am
8:30 am–10:00 am
every week on Tuesday
Location
416 South 4th Street
Cooper Lanning, NJ 08103
directions
Contact
(856) 365-1107
https://www.newmicklebaptist.org/2023/food-pantry-every-tuesday-930-am/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church
10 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1 mi
Info
Church-run Food & Clothing Ministry providing weekly fresh-produce distribution to the community; clothing and limited toiletries/household items may also be available. Open to anyone; service is first-come, first-served (ID requested).
Requirements
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Fresh produce
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm @ Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church
November 11th is Veterans Day
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Wed, November 11th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm @ Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church
Wed, November 18th (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm @ Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
831 Kaighn Ave
Camden, NJ 08103
directions
Contact
(856) 365-4496
https://kaighnavenuebc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Cathedral Kitchen
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.94 mi
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:45 pm–5:00 pm
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:45 pm–5:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:45 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1514 Federal Street
Marlton, NJ 08105
directions
Contact
(856) 964-6771
https://www.cathedralkitchen.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Neighborhood Center
2 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.04 mi
Info
Serves Camden County. Offers a daily community lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Diapers and clothes may be available on-site, requiring prior arrangements.
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
278 Kaighn Avenue
Central Waterfront, NJ 08103
directions
Contact
(856) 365-5295
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Food pantry (groceries)
Camden City Hope Mobile
5 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.38 mi
Info
Serves Cooper Plaza, Lanning and parents of KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Wed, November 18th (in 3 weeks)
8:00 am–11:00 am
Wed, December 16th (in 2 months)
8:00 am–11:00 am
Wed, January 20th (in 3 months)
8:00 am–11:00 am
8:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
525 Clinton St.
KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy
Cooper Lanning, NJ 08103
directions
Contact
(856) 964-2100
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hope Mobile - Northgate II
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.39 mi
Info
Monthly Hope Mobile food distribution by the Food Bank of South Jersey at Northgate II provides free groceries, including fresh produce, dairy, and frozen proteins. The organization can also connect clients to SNAP and other support services.
Requirements
Proof of address required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Fri, November 13th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Fri, December 11th (in 2 months)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Fri, January 8th (in 3 months)
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 2nd Friday
Location
500 N 7th St
Camden, NJ 08103
directions
Contact
(856) 662-4884
https://foodbanksj.org/zip-code-locator/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
University Lutheran Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.19 mi
Requirements
You can visit once a week
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Mon, November 9th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Mon, November 16th (in 3 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Monday
Location
37 Chestnut Street
Center City East, PA 19106
directions
Contact
(610) 639-4395
https://www.uchcphiladelphia.org/meal-schedule.html
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Camden 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 Camden 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 Camden that’s open today: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Mt Calvary Baptist Church, Cathedral Kitchen, Neighborhood Center
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Camden for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Can I get a reminder before my visit?
Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Camden for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.
How do I get help from a real person?
You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Camden, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.