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Find Free Food In Downtown Jersey CityLemontree 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)

    St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

    1 hour

    average wait time

    0.63 mi


    Info

    There is often a long line waiting to receive food. Come early if you can.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 27th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 4th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

    Location

    85 Wayne Street

    Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ST. MARY'S PARISH FOOD PANTRY

    no ratings yet

    0.61 mi


    Info

    Food pantry is in the basement of church

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • A photo ID is required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sat, May 4th (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sat, May 18th (in 4 weeks)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • 7:00 am–9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 7:00 am–9:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of ST. MARY'S PARISH FOOD PANTRY

    Location

    254 2nd Street & Erie

    Jersey City, NJ 07302

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Grace Community Services

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.71 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries, if available
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • Open on holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      7:30 am–8:30 am

    • Next Sunday

      7:30 am–8:30 am

    • Sat, April 27th (next week)

      7:30 am–8:30 am

    • 7:30 am–8:30 am

      every week on Saturday, Sunday

    Map of Grace Community Services

    Location

    39 Erie Street

    Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 659-2211

  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 Downtown Jersey City.

  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)

    Trinity Commons Compassion Market

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.28 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Present appointment confirmation text from Plentiful when claiming food
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Needs volunteers
      • Accepts Walk-ins & Appointments

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–11:00 am

    • Next Thursday

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Tue, April 30th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–11:00 am

    • 8:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Trinity Commons Compassion Market

    Location

    107 Greenwich Street

    New York, NY 10006

    directions
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    Other public benefits

    Grand Central Food Program, St. Mark's Place

    1 hour

    average wait time


    Info

    Walk-in assistance and referrals for food, clothing, shelter, housing, addiction treatment, benefits, legal services, and issues related to HIV/AIDS. Advocates for individuals and families experiencing problems in the municipal shelter system and PATH. Client advocacy for individuals having problems with public benefits. The Coalition office can be used as a mailing address.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Other public benefits: 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Next Tuesday

      Other public benefits: 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Next Wednesday

      Other public benefits: 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Other public benefits: 9:00 am–2:00 pm

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

    Map of Grand Central Food Program, St. Mark's Place

    Location

    129 Fulton Street

    New York, NY 10038

    directions
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    SNAP/EBT

    Hudson County Department of Family Services

    average user rating


    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–4:15 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–4:15 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am–4:15 pm

    • 8:00 am–4:15 pm

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

    Map of Hudson County Department of Family Services

    Location

    257 Cornelison Avenue

    Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Trinity Church Compassion Meals

    no ratings yet

    1.36 mi


    Info

    • Free counselling and community wellness
    • Requirements

      • Soup kitchen: no requirements
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

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

    Map of Trinity Church Compassion Meals

    Location

    89 Broadway

    New York, NY 10006

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 602-0800

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. Lucy’s Shelter

    no ratings yet

    1.27 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      • Lunch
      • Breakfast
    • Next Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      • Lunch
      • Breakfast
    • Next Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      • Lunch
      • Breakfast
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of St. Lucy’s Shelter

    Location

    619 Grove Street

    Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07310

    directions
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    SNAP/EBT

    Public Health Solutions

    16 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Their counselors will help you find out if you qualify for SNAP, gather required documents, and submit your application. They will also provide referrals to other programs you may need, like WIC and health insurance.

    Call to get started with SNAP enrollment over the phone. You may have to leave a voicemail, but someone will call you back within 48 hours. Find the number for your borough below:

    • Bronx and Manhattan: 646-584-1553
    • Brooklyn: 646-819-2451 For Spanish: Jose 646-793-0841/ Rosemary 646-399-4822 (For Kings County Hospital SNAP services, call 646-771-5620)
    • Queens: 646-942-2431
    • Staten Island: 929-270-2181

    You can also fill out their request form online, and someone will get back to you: https://www.healthsolutions.org/find-services/

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–4:00 pm

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

    Map of Public Health Solutions

    Location

    40 Worth Street

    New York, NY 10013

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    NYCLK 34 Hillside Ave

    no ratings yet

    1.4 mi


    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 4th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, June 1st (in 2 months)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, July 6th (in 3 months)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    Map of NYCLK 34 Hillside Ave

    Location

    181 Broadway

    New York, NY 10007

    directions

    Contact

    (470) 838-9292

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Downtown Jersey City 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 Downtown Jersey City 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 Downtown Jersey City 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 Downtown Jersey City.

  20. Where are you located?

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