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Find Free Food In Old PlaceLemontree 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)

    Christ Abundant Life Ministries

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    1.19 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, April 11th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Location

    121 Grandview Avenue

    Staten island, NY 10303

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 273-0372

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    He Hears He Cares Prayer Min Int'l

    37 minutes

    average wait time

    1.21 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, April 11th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Location

    87 First Street

    Elizabeth, NJ 07206

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Project Hospitality - Mobile Food Pantry

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    1.23 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • Fri, April 5th (next week)

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • Fri, April 12th (in 2 weeks)

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • 9:15 am–9:45 am

      every week on Friday

    Location

    20 Roxbury Street

    Staten Island, NY 10303

    directions
  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 Old Place.

  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)

    City Harvest Mobile Market - The Stapleton Mobile Market - Stapleton

    no ratings yet

    1.23 mi


    Info

    Through our Mobile Market, we distribute free fruits and vegetables, to our community twice each month

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Eligible if you participate in programs at the Stapleton Houses Senior Center or live in the Berry, Cassidy Coles, New Lane, Richmond Terrace, South Beach,or Stapleton NYCHA Houses or residents of 10301, 10304, 10305, or 10310
      • Requirements/schedule may change in June
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, April 2nd (next week)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, April 20th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 months)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Location

    75 Hill St

    Staten Island, NY 10304

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Elizabethport Presbyterian Center (E’Port Center )

    1 hour 55 minutes

    average wait time

    1.58 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Located in the basement
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, April 5th (next week)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, April 12th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Location

    154 First St

    Elizabeth, NJ 07206

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    La Colmena

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.2 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, April 10th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 12:00 pm–

      every week on Wednesday

    Location

    774 Port Richmond Ave

    Staten Island, NY 10304

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 442-7700

    https://www.lacolmenanyc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Joseph Social Service Center

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    2.26 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Hands out sandwiches
    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • Hands out sandwiches
    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Hands out sandwiches
    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–

      every month on the 3rd 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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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

    Location

    118 Division Street

    Elizabeth, NJ 07201

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Project Hospitality, St. Michael's Church - Mobile Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    1.36 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sun, April 28th (next month)

      1:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Sun, May 26th (in 2 months)

      1:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Sun, June 23rd (in 3 months)

      1:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • 1:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Sunday

    Location

    207 Harbor Rd

    New York, NY 10303

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    2.52 mi


    Info

    -

    • Requirements

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

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

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • This Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday the 1st

    Location

    1005 East Jersey Street

    Elizabeth, NJ 07201

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 352-7057

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Iglesia Jesucristo Es El Señor

    32 minutes

    average wait time

    2.61 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

    • Tomorrow

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tue, April 2nd (next week)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tue, April 9th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Location

    201 Spring Street

    #223

    Elizabeth, NJ 07201

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 355-1335

    https://www.ijeesi.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Old Place 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 Old Place 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?

    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 Old Place that’s open today: St. Joseph Social Service Center, Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps

  20. Where are you located?

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