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Food pantry (groceries)

Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey

10 minutes

average wait time


  • Requirements

    • Proof of address required
    • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries
    • Diapers upon availability
  • Info

    • Client can visit: twice a month

Schedule

  • Next Monday

    10:30 am–12:30 pm

  • Next Monday

    1:30 pm–3:30 pm

  • Next Tuesday

    10:30 am–12:30 pm

  • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

    every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

  • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Map of Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey

Location

655 Westfield Avenue

Elizabeth, NJ 07208

directions

Contact

(908) 352-8375

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey, at 10:30 AM in 2 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey requires: Proof of address required, Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form, Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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 accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey does not require an appointment or pre-registration, but please review all details on the resource to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Do they have meat?

Unfortunately, Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey open today?

Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please let us know and we can search for additional options.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey is located at 655 Westfield Avenue!