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.

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 Essex County.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Essex County 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.

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.

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 Essex County do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources in Essex County 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 Essex County.

Where are you located?

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

Free Food in Essex County - Lemontree Directory

Text us

Find Free Food In Essex CountyLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Days Open

SNAP/EBT
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
7 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
Apply for SNAP benefits online or with the help of a CFBNJ team member. If you need help with a SNAP application, CFBNJ’s Community Connections team can provide direct assistance to you in-person and technical help over the phone. You can also mail your application to your local County Board of Social Services.
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Schedule
Tomorrow
SNAP/EBT: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Next Monday
SNAP/EBT: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Next Tuesday
SNAP/EBT: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
SNAP/EBT: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
31 Evans Terminal Road
Hillside, NJ 07205
directions
Contact
(908) 355-3663
https://cfbnj.org/apply-for-snap/
Is this your resource?Claim it!
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to Opt Out. Reply HELP at any time for help. See our Terms of Service and our privacy policy.
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps
78 reviews
Unclaimed
6 minutes
average wait time
Info

To make an appointment call (908) 352-7057. The Food pantry is only the first ten days of month Monday to Friday and the Soup kitchen is the last ten days of the month Monday to Friday

Needs volunteers
Requirements
You can visit once a month
Proof of address required
Registration required
Appointments required
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
Call in advance for services
Mon, March 23rd (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Tue, March 24th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 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–11:45 am
every month on the 1st Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
every month on the 1st Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
every month on the 1st Friday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
every month on the 2nd Monday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
every month on the 2nd Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
every month on the 2nd Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
every month on the 2nd Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Monday
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 Wednesday
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 Friday
Location
1005 East Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 352-7057
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries)
Newark Spanish 7TH Day Adventist Church
53 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

Info
Client can visit once a week
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
3:00 pm
Wed, March 25th (in 2 weeks)
3:00 pm
Wed, April 1st (in 3 weeks)
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
58 2nd Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(540) 597-7450
https://newarkspanishnj.adventistchurch.org/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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.
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 Essex County.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth
43 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Tomorrow
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Fri, March 20th (next week)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Fri, March 27th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Friday
Location
1121 Elizabeth Ave.
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 289-6322
https://www.cfofelizabeth.com
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Franciscan Charities, Inc.
36 reviews
Claimed
average user rating
Info

If you would like to get diapers, mother and child need to bring their birth certificates.

Offeres job tranning and assistance

Needs volunteers

Client can visit once a day
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
This Saturday
11:30 am–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
11:30 am–1:00 pm
Next Wednesday
11:30 am–1:00 pm
11:30 am–1:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Location
242 South 8th Street
Fairmount, NJ 07103
directions
Contact
(908) 403-6252
https://www.franciscancharitiesinc.org/our-programs
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Joseph Social Service Center
60 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time
Info

Serves Elizabeth residents only.

PLEASE DIRECT ALL CALLS TO REGISTER FOR THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM OR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE TO: 908-354-5456

Please check there current month calendar. website is www.sjeliz.org because the community food bank sometimes changes their deliveries
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Proof of household income required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:15 am–3:30 pm
This Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
This Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
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): 9:15 am–3:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Location
118 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 354-5456
https://www.sjeliz.org/food-pantry.html
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
MT. TEMAN CHURCH
23 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time
Info

Requirements:

Proof of address Union County

SSI

SNAP

Mt. Teman’s Food Pantry is held on the fourth Thursday of the month; Soup Kitchen is always on the fourth Saturday. However, some months the Food Pantry will be on the third Thursday to coincide with the fourth Saturday Soup Kitchen schedule.
Requirements
Proof of address required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Proof of household income required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Thu, March 26th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
Sat, March 28th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am
Thu, April 23rd (next month)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
every month on the 4th Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am
every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
160 Madison Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 351-2625
https://mttemaname.org/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries)
Beulah Grove Baptist Church
28 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

Info
Suggested donation
Requirements
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tue, March 24th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm
Tue, April 14th (next month)
12:00 pm
Tue, April 28th (next month)
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Tuesday
12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Tuesday
Location
59 Springdale Avenue
Upper Roseville, NJ 07107
directions
Contact
(973) 482-4054
http://www.beulahgrovebaptist.com/compassion-in-action-food-pantry.html
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries)
The Apostles' House
47 reviews
Claimed
5 minutes
average wait time
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Tomorrow
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Next Monday
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Next Wednesday
10:00 am–3:00 pm
10:00 am–3:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
18-24 Grant Street
Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(973) 482-0625
https://theapostleshouse.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
My Temple Rock Prayer
31 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time
Info

Client can visit once a month

Needs volunteers

Food pantry location: annex building 88-90 Verona Ave.
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Sat, April 11th (in 4 weeks)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Sat, May 9th (in 2 months)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
88-90 Verona Avenue
North Broadway, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(201) 281-5097
https://www.templerock.org/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Essex County 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.
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.
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 Essex County do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources in Essex County 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 Essex County.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Essex County for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.