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 Jersey City.

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 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.

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 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.

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 Jersey City that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cl2236ych817233mqrmu9myhef">Hudson County Department of Family Services</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clnt0phrc0brys50fsmwgzthw">St. Lucy’s Shelter</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cliw3wy3c066smg0hzb1plbdz">Let's Celebrate</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckxz77tx4008r04z69xfy3055">Salvation Army - Jersey City</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Jersey City for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Jersey City - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In 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.

Food pantry (groceries)
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
1 hour 8 minutes
average wait time

0.15 mi
Info
There is often a long line waiting to receive food. Come early if you can.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, May 4th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
85 Wayne Street
Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302
directions
Contact
(201) 898-2350
https://www.stmatthewsjc.net/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Grace Community Services
5 minutes
average wait time

0.19 mi
- Requirements
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Diapers upon availability
- Info
  Open on holidays
Schedule
- This Saturday
  7:30 am–8:30 am
- Next Sunday
  7:30 am–8:30 am
- Sat, May 4th (next week)
  7:30 am–8:30 am
- 7:30 am–8:30 am
  every week on Saturday, Sunday
Location
39 Erie Street
Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302
directions
Contact
(201) 659-2211
Food pantry (groceries)
ST. MARY'S PARISH FOOD PANTRY
no ratings yet

0.17 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
- Sat, May 4th (next week)
  7:00 am–9:00 am
- Sat, May 18th (in 3 weeks)
  7:00 am–9:00 am
- Sat, June 1st (in 2 months)
  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
Location
254 2nd Street & Erie
Jersey City, NJ 07302
directions
Contact
(201) 434-8500
https://stmarysparishjc.com/our-ministries/
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 Jersey City.
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!
SNAP/EBT
Hudson County Department of Family Services
average user rating
Schedule
- Today
  8:00 am–4:15 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–4:15 pm
- Next Monday
  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/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Lucy’s Shelter
no ratings yet

0.85 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Lunch
  Breakfast
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  Lunch
  Breakfast
- Next Wednesday
  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
Location
619 Grove Street
Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07310
directions
Contact
(201) 656-7201
https://www.hobokenshelter.org/help-resources/#food
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other
Let's Celebrate
17 minutes
average wait time

1.2 mi
Info
On Monday's and Wednesday's Registration will be done on site .
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Registration required
  Appointments required
  ID required for all members of the household
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am
  Breakfast
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  Lunch
- 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
Location
46 Fairview Avenue
McGinley Square, NJ 07304
directions
Contact
(201) 433-5438
Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army - Jersey City
20 minutes
average wait time

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

Serves Jersey City residents
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  Offers after school program
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, May 2nd (next week)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  Offers after school program
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  Offers after school program
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 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/
Food pantry (groceries)
Old Bergen Church
2 hours 16 minutes
average wait time

1.13 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
  Number of household members
  ID required
  Referral required
  Social Security Card Required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, May 25th (in 4 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, June 29th (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/
Food pantry (groceries)
Mt. Sinai Gospel Church
1 hour 18 minutes
average wait time

1.15 mi
Info
Gloves and masks are required.
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Sat, May 18th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Mon, May 20th (in 4 weeks)
  8:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, June 15th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 8:00 am–
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- 8:00 am–
  every month on the 3rd Monday
Location
27 Prescott Street
Bergen-Lafayette, NJ 07304
directions
Contact
(201) 434-6025
http://www.mtsinaifullgospelchurch.com/
Food pantry (groceries)
The Sharing Place Food Pantry
24 minutes
average wait time

1.07 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves Hudson County.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, May 18th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, June 15th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, July 20th (in 3 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/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in 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.
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 Jersey City 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 Jersey City that’s open today: Hudson County Department of Family Services, St. Lucy’s Shelter, Let's Celebrate, Salvation Army - Jersey City
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Jersey City for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.