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    Food pantry (groceries)

    96 reviews

    Claimed

    30 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
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 12th (next week)

      8:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Come early, line starts at 6am
    • Sat, July 26th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Come early, line starts at 6am
    • Sat, August 9th (next month)

      8:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Come early, line starts at 6am
    • 8:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 8:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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  3. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    58 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    • To make an appointment call (908) 352-7057
    • 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

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • This Friday

      CLOSED

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 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

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

    • 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 Wednesday

    • 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 Monday

    Contact

    (908) 352-7057

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    39 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • Open to all

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      3:00 pm

    • Wed, July 9th (next week)

      3:00 pm

    • Wed, July 16th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  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 Northern New Jersey.

  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!

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    45 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time


    Info

    • Schedule might change incase of anything please check out their faceebook page for further details
    • Only serves the neighborhood.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, July 10th (next week)

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, July 26th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 am

    • Thu, August 14th (next month)

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:30 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    73 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Clothing may be available
    • Info

      • Come early to make a line starting at 9am

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am

    • Sat, July 19th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Sat, August 2nd (next month)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    50 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    -Ask for Rosa anytime you visit for help. Might be closed on, during, and before holiday, please drop by to inquire.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, July 9th (next week)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, July 16th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (201) 376-1942

    https://brianstackcivic.org/

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    42 reviews

    Unclaimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    For regitration visit 435 Getty Avenue, Patterson.

    • Requirements

      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Clothing may be available
      • Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Friday

      CLOSED

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  12. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    50 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 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): 11:45 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:45 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      CLOSED

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:45 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

      every week on Thursday

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, July 11th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, July 18th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (908) 289-6322

    https://www.cfofelizabeth.com

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    39 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    The SPCDC Food Pantry is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

    The pantry is closed for all Federal holidays and during inclement winter weather events.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required on site
      • Must show a New Jersey photo ID
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • This Thursday

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • This Friday

      CLOSED

    • 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  15. 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.

  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 Northern New Jersey 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 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.

  20. 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.