Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostal (Assemblies of God) operates a free food pantry as part of its community Missions Ministry in Union City, NJ. The pantry feeds local families and individuals facing crisis, open to anyone in need from Union City and surrounding neighborhoods. It is sustained by church donations and volunteers who also support broader humanitarian aid, medical missions, and disaster relief efforts. The bilingual (Spanish/English) congregation provides faith-based encouragement alongside the food distribution.

Free summer meals for kids in the park. This Township-run site offers free, ready-to-eat lunch through the federal Summer Food Service Program to children and teens 18 and under, with no registration, ID, or proof of income needed. The site is part of the Township's broader summer recreation offerings, so families can combine the meal with playground time at the newly reopened Louisa Park.

Church-run community food assistance program operated by an evangelical bilingual congregation for people and households experiencing food insecurity.

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Palisades Emergency Residence offers both a food pantry (by appointment only) and a soup kitchen. The soup kitchen dinner is open to all. Shelter residents can also receive breakfast and lunch.

The Light Food Pantry is an outreach ministry of Park United Methodist Church serving residents of Weehawken, Union City, and North Bergen. The pantry distributes non-perishable food items and personal necessities to community members in need. No documentation is required to access services. Pantry staff speaks English only, so clients who speak other languages should have an interpreter available when calling to schedule an appointment. Call at 201-320-7534

A church-based food-assistance resource operated by Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God that supports local neighbors and nearby Hudson County communities.

The Hoboken Community Center Pantry provides supplemental food and personal care supplies to community members experiencing food insecurity. It operates two programs: a Food Pantry distributing pre-bagged groceries with fresh produce and bread, and a Personal Care Pantry offering toiletries, menstrual products, baby supplies, and pet items. The pantry serves residents of the HCC Affordable Housing program and the broader community, and is a member agency of the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.

Beacon High School hosts a New York City Department of Education Free Summer Meals Program site, offering free ready-to-eat breakfast and lunch to children and teens in a congregate setting where guests can eat on the premises. The program is open to all children and teens eighteen and younger with no registration, identification, or income requirements.