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    Food pantry (groceries)

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 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

    • Sat, August 16th (next week)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 9:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.17 mi


    Info

    Food pantry is in the basement of church

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, August 16th (next week)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sat, September 6th (next month)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sat, September 20th (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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.19 mi


    Info

    Charlene Stevens 2015475162 From 06/30/2025 08/22/2025

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:30 pm–1:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      12:30 pm–1:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      12:30 pm–1:30 pm

    • 12:30 pm–1:30 pm

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

    Contact

    (201) 547-4519

  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 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)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 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, August 16th (next week)

      7:30 am–8:30 am

    • 7:30 am–8:30 am

      every week on Saturday, Sunday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.36 mi


    Info

    Cory Lemmon 2014136921 Starts: 06/26/2025 ends: 08/08/2025

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • 8:00 am–8:30 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (201) 418-7024

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.4 mi


    Info

    Tyara Tucker 2015475162 From 07/07/2025 08/22/2025

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (201) 547-4789

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    SNAP/EBT

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    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.

    • Requirements

      • Call or email for registration
    • Offerings

      • SNAP assistance available

    Schedule

    • Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.58 mi


    Info

    Mr. Justin N. Josiah 2016316357 From 07/15/2025 08/14/2025

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • This Tuesday

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • 8:00 am–9:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (201) 631-6357

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.64 mi


    Info

    Robin Stewart 2015475162 From: 07/07/2025 Till: 08/21/2025

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

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

    Contact

    (201) 736-9550

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.65 mi


    Info

    Sharon Turner 2015475162 From: 06/30/2025 08/01/2025

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–12:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • 8:00 am–8:30 am

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

    • 11:30 am–12:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (201) 565-4325

  15. 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.

  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 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 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 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 Jersey City for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.