Food pantry (groceries)
18 minutes
average wait time
0.61 mi
Food pantry is in the basement of church
Sat, June 21st (next week)
7:00 am–9:00 am
Sat, July 5th (in 3 weeks)
7:00 am–9:00 am
Sat, July 19th (next month)
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
Food pantry (groceries)
51 minutes
average wait time
0.63 mi
There is often a long line waiting to receive food. Come early if you can.
This Saturday
9:00 am
Sat, June 21st (next week)
9:00 am
Sat, June 28th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am
Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
9:00 am
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
18 minutes
average wait time
0.71 mi
This Saturday
7:30 am–8:30 am
Next Sunday
7:30 am–8:30 am
Sat, June 21st (next week)
7:30 am–8:30 am
7:30 am–8:30 am
every week on Saturday, Sunday
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.
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.
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!
SNAP/EBT
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Serves Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, Union 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/ Get Help Applying SNAP provides food assistance to families and individuals who qualify to help buy groceries in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. Eligibility is set by several factors, such as income and resources. Not sure if you are eligible? Learn more about SNAP eligibility https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/apply/eligibility/ or find out if you and your family may be eligible for SNAP https://www.njhelps.gov/.
Need Help with Your Application? Ask a SNAP Navigator Applying for SNAP can be confusing. A SNAP Navigator can help you apply and help you keep your benefits so you can get the food assistance you need.
SNAP Navigators will walk you through:
How SNAP works Eligibility requirements What documents you need to apply The application process How to keep your SNAP benefits They also can answer questions and correct misconceptions about SNAP to help you decide if SNAP is right for you. This help is free and confidential.
Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
Contact
(973) 926-7627
https://www.rwjbh.org/why-rwjbarnabas-health-/social-impact/snap-navigator-program/
Food pantry (groceries)
35 minutes
average wait time
1.28 mi
Tomorrow
11:00 am–1:30 pm
Next Tuesday
8:30 am–11:00 am
Thu, June 19th (next week)
11:00 am–1:30 pm
Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
8:30 am–11:00 am
every week on Tuesday
11:00 am–1:30 pm
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
6 minutes
average wait time
1.42 mi
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–5:00 pm
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–5:00 pm
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–5:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
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1.36 mi
Today
9:00 am–10:00 am
Today
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Tomorrow
9:00 am–10:00 am
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
9:00 am–10:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
4:30 pm–5:30 pm
every week on Friday
Contact
(917) 594-6300
SNAP/EBT
500,000 hours 11 minutes
average wait time
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://summerebt.ny.gov/ Call Met Council’s Benefits Helpline at 212-453-9532 for assistance or to schedule an appointment in person or virtually 24th floor
Today
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tomorrow
9:00 am–5:00 pm
This Friday
9:00 am–2:00 pm
9:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.27 mi
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm
This Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm
every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
SNAP/EBT
18 minutes
average wait time
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://otda.ny.gov/programs/summer-ebt/ 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:
You can also fill out their request form online, and someone will get back to you: https://www.healthsolutions.org/find-services/
Today
8:30 am–4:00 pm
Tomorrow
8:30 am–4:00 pm
This Friday
8:30 am–4:00 pm
8:30 am–4:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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.
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.
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.
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
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 Downtown Jersey City that’s open today: Trinity Church Brown Bag Lunch Ministry, Trinity Church Compassion Meals, Met Council - SNAP Assistance, St. Lucy’s Shelter, Public Health Solutions
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.