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Find Free Food In UnionLemontree 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)

    Living Word Church

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    1.13 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.

    Schedule

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, June 12th (in 2 months)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, July 10th (in 3 months)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    Map of Living Word Church

    Location

    2208 Stanley Terrace

    Union, NJ 07083

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Golden Kitchen

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    1.5 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Registration required
      • Completed application
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Wed, May 22nd (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, June 8th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am–

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 10:00 am–

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    Map of Golden Kitchen

    Location

    221 Oswald Place

    Vauxhall, NJ 07088

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 687-4008

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.58 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 18th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, June 15th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, July 20th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

    Location

    245 Hilton Avenue

    Maplewood, 07040

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 656-1436

  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 Union.

  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)

    Greater New Point Missionary Baptist Church

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.74 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed During Year: Inclement weather

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, May 25th (in 4 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of Greater New Point Missionary Baptist Church

    Location

    60 Paine Ave

    Irvington, NJ 07111

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Solid Rock Baptist Church Food Pantry

    34 minutes

    average wait time

    1.88 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am–11:00 am

      • Closed on the 1st Wednesday of the month
    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

      • Closed on the 1st Wednesday of the month
    • Wed, May 15th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

      • Closed on the 1st Wednesday of the month
    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Solid Rock Baptist Church Food Pantry

    Location

    644 Chancellor Avenue

    Irvington, NJ 07111

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 373-8129

    https://www.srbcnj.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-HILLSIDE

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    2.06 mi


    Info

    Closed on the 4th Saturday of the month.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-HILLSIDE

    Location

    166 Hillside Ave

    Hillside, NJ 07205

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 926-1244

    http://www.fbc-hillside.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Reveal to Heal

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.92 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, May 18th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, June 1st (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Reveal to Heal

    Location

    2115 Millburn Ave

    Maplewood, NJ 07040

    directions

    Contact

    (862) 371-4463

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Clearview Baptist Church

    17 minutes

    average wait time

    2.29 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, May 15th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Clearview Baptist Church

    Location

    357 Chancellor Avenue

    Weequahic, NJ 07112

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 926-0471

    https://cvbcnewark.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.6 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
      • Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

    • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey

    Location

    655 Westfield Avenue

    Elizabeth, NJ 07208

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 352-8375

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    FRANKLIN - ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY

    37 minutes

    average wait time

    2.44 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
      • Infant food and formula depends on availability
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability
    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Open to all
    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Open to all
    • Wed, May 15th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Open to all
    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of FRANKLIN - ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY

    Location

    142 Maple Avenue

    Weequahic, NJ 07112

    directions

    Contact

    (862) 227-1323

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union.

  20. Where are you located?

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