Food pantry (groceries)
Community Food Bank - Elizabeth
1 hour
average wait time
Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves Union County.
Requirements
- Call in advance for services
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Find Free Food In Northern New JerseyLemontree 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.
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps
18 minutes
average wait time
Info
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Requirements
- Proof of address required
- Registration required
- Appointments required
Offerings
- Free Groceries
- Clients can visit: Once a month
- Diapers upon availability
Schedule
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
- ID required
- Call in advance for services
- Appointments required
Next Monday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
- ID required
- Call in advance for services
- Appointments required
Next Tuesday
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
Contact
(908) 352-7057
Food pantry (groceries)
Nazareth Baptist Church
1 hour 9 minutes
average wait time
Info
- You are advised to arrive as early 7 am as there is a realy long line and people arrive early to que.
Requirements
- Must bring own bags/cart
- First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
8:00 am–10:00 am
- First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)
8:00 am–10:00 am
- First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Sat, May 25th (in 4 weeks)
8:00 am–10:00 am
- First come, first serve: open until food runs out
8:00 am–10:00 am
every month on the 2nd Saturday
8:00 am–10:00 am
every month on the 4th Saturday
- 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 Northern New Jersey.
- 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)
Newark Spanish 7TH Day Adventist Church
37 minutes
average wait time
Requirements
- Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Info
- Open to all
- Client can visit: Once a week
Schedule
Next Wednesday
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Wed, May 15th (in 3 weeks)
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul's Community Development Corporation
12 minutes
average wait time
Requirements
- Must bring own bags/cart
- Registration required on site
- Must show a New Jersey photo ID
- First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Info
- Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
Tomorrow
9:00 am–11:00 am
Next Monday
9:00 am–11:00 am
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army - Union City
50 minutes
average wait time
Info
Pantry distribution may begin before 9am. Advisable to arrive early.
Requirements
- First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
- Prepared Meals
Schedule
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–
every week on Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
Father English Community Center
30 minutes
average wait time
Requirements
- A photo ID is required
Offerings
- Free Groceries
- Diapers upon availability
- Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
- Clothing may be available
Info
- Needs volunteers
- Client can visit: twice a month
- Closed on major holidays
Schedule
Tomorrow
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Monday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
Wood Cuff Christian Harvest
30 minutes
average wait time
Requirements
- ID required
Offerings
- Free Groceries
- Diapers upon availability
- Clothing may be available
Schedule
Sat, May 4th (next week)
8:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, May 18th (in 3 weeks)
8:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, June 1st (in 2 months)
8:00 am–1:00 pm
8:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 1st Saturday
8:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
Jefferson Park Ministries Inc. (JPM)
1 hour 14 minutes
average wait time
Info
*Registration will start at 9 am and food distribution will start at 1pm
- Diapers aavailable, but parent must register before the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Requirements
- ID required
- Registration required on site
Offerings
- Free Groceries
- Diapers upon availability
Schedule
Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Thu, June 13th (in 2 months)
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
BRIAN P. STACK CIVIC ASSOC. INC
1 hour 9 minutes
average wait time
Requirements
- ID required
- Registration required
- First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
- Free Groceries
- Clients can visit: Once a month
- Diapers upon availability
- Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
Info
- Needs volunteers
- Serves first 200 people
- Will reschedule in case of holiday closures
- Client can visit: Once a week
- Closed on major holidays
Schedule
Next Wednesday
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Wed, May 15th (in 3 weeks)
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
- Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Northern New Jersey 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 Northern New Jersey 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 Northern New Jersey 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 Northern New Jersey.
- Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Northern New Jersey for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.