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.

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

Nicole Defino-Lee 2012954545 Starts: 07/07/2025 08/15/2025

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.

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

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.

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.

A church-based Salvation Army corps serving Union City and nearby communities.

Hudson‑Bergen Parish Access Center (PAC) of Catholic Charities connects residents of Hudson and Bergen Counties with housing assistance (including rental arrears and security deposits), emergency help, and referrals to food pantries and other community services. The center can assist directly with food support or link clients to the Emergency Food & Nutrition Network (EFNN) pantry network. Call the PAC for current availability and guidance.