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  1. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    55 minutes

    average wait time

    0.32 mi


    Info

    serves Union County residents

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
      • Located in the basement
      • Come early, line starts at 6am
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, June 20th (next week)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, June 27th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, July 4th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    41 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    0.84 mi


    Info

    Serves Elizabeth residents only.. PLEASE DIRECT ALL CALLS TO REGISTER FOR THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM OR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE TO: 908-354-5456

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am

      • Open to all
      • Must show a New Jersey photo ID
    • This Saturday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 am

      • Hot meal is available
      • Soup Kitchen
    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am

      • Open to all
      • Must show a New Jersey photo ID
    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am

      every month on the last Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 am

      every week on Saturday

  4. 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.

  5. 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 Liberty Square.

  6. 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!

  7. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    58 reviews

    Unclaimed

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    1.14 mi


    Info

    • To make an appointment call (908) 352-7057
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Mon, June 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

    • Tue, June 24th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

    • Wed, June 25th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Monday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Monday

    Contact

    (908) 352-7057

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    17 minutes

    average wait time

    1.29 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, June 20th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, June 27th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, July 4th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (908) 289-6322

    https://www.cfofelizabeth.com

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    34 minutes

    average wait time

    1.2 mi


    Info

    There is a food distribution on Saturday once a month as well. This always falls the Saturday after 2nd Monday of the month. Call in advance if you have any questions about this distribution.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tue, June 24th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tue, July 1st (in 3 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Contact

    (908) 355-1335

    https://www.ijeesi.org/

  10. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    1.44 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals
    • Info

      • Closed During Year: Inclement weather

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

    • Fri, June 20th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

    • Fri, June 27th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (908) 354-0016

    https://shfpchurch.org/

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    1.43 mi


    Info

    Requirements Proof of address Union County SSI SNAP

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
      • Number of household members
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, June 26th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, June 28th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am

    • Thu, July 24th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Contact

    (908) 351-2625

    https://mttemaname.org/

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.23 mi


    Info

    BRING A BOX OR BAG TO CARRY YOUR FOOD

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am

    • Fri, June 20th (next week)

      10:00 am

    • Fri, June 27th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every week on Friday

  13. Street view

    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

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Liberty Square 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Liberty Square do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Liberty Square 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 Liberty Square.

  19. Where are you located?

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