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.

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 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 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?

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. Here’s a list of everything that’s open today: Our Lady Of Sorrows Church , Let's Celebrate

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. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Our Lady Of Sorrows Church
26 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.83 mi
Info
Serves Hudson County. Call to make an appointment.

Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Today
  9:30 am–1:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  9:30 am–1:00 pm
- This Friday
  9:30 am–1:00 pm
- Mon, February 16th (next week)
  CLOSED
- 9:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
93 Clerk Street
Bergen-Lafayette, NJ 07305
directions
Contact
(201) 433-0626
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Food pantry (groceries)
Zion Cares Community Development Corp.
44 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.75 mi
Info
The exact location of food pantry is at the Parish Hall, not in the church. 521 Bramhall Avenue. Lower Level
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Call in advance for services
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, February 19th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
521 Bramhall Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
directions
Contact
(201) 898-0851
https://www.zioncaresjc.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
AngelaCARES
38 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.89 mi
Info
Check their Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/AngelaCARESInc/) prior to going for updates and to know where their distribution will be because it is not always held at 512 Ocean Avenue.

Referral services available

Needs volunteers

Provides prepacked bags or boxes of food

For diaper distribution, the child must be present and a birth certificate is required.

Diapers offered once a month, after applying
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Fri, February 20th (next week)
  12:30 pm–5:00 pm
  Check their social media for updates
  Appointments required
  Diapers offered once a month, after applying.
- Fri, February 27th (in 2 weeks)
  12:30 pm–5:00 pm
  Check their social media for updates
  Appointments required
  Diapers offered once a month, after applying.
- Fri, March 20th (next month)
  12:30 pm–5:00 pm
  Check their social media for updates
  Appointments required
  Diapers offered once a month, after applying.
- 12:30 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
- 12:30 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
Location
512 Ocean Ave
Jersey City , NJ 07305
directions
Contact
(201) 706-2884
https://www.angelacares.org/
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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.
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)
Trinity Lutheran Church
8 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.1 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Fri, March 13th (next month)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Fri, April 10th (in 2 months)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
Location
195 Claremont Avenue
Bergen-Lafayette, NJ 07305
directions
Contact
(201) 435-9807
https://www.trinityjerseycity.com/food-pantry-ministry
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Food pantry (groceries)
THE GEORGE PITCHFORD FOOD PANTRY
18 reviews
Unclaimed
9 minutes
average wait time

0.7 mi
Info
Church is at 492 Bramhall Ave Jersey City, NJ 07304 but the food distribution is at 509 Bramhall Ave Jersey City, New Jersey

Summer meal program cordinator: Mary Gurczeski 2015475162 From: 07/08/2025 till: 08/08/2025
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, April 18th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
509 Bramhall Avenue
Bergen-Lafayette, NJ 07304
directions
Contact
(201) 370-0725
https://ampleharvest.org/food-pantries/the-george-pitchford-food-pantry-9089/#donation-times
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
28 reviews
Unclaimed
38 minutes
average wait time

1.07 mi
Info
There is often a long line waiting to receive food. Come early if you can.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  9:00 am
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am
- Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
- 9:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
85 Wayne Street
Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302
directions
Contact
(201) 898-2350
https://www.stmatthewsjc.net/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army - Jersey City
6 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.01 mi
Info
They may ask for social security card, but it is not required

Serves Jersey City residents

Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Social Security Card Required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Thursday
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Offers after school program
- Thu, February 19th (next week)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Offers after school program
- Thu, February 26th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Offers after school program
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
562 Bergen Avenue
McGinley Square, NJ 07304
directions
Contact
(201) 435-7355
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/jersey-city/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bite NJ
9 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 15 minutes
average wait time

1.23 mi
Info
There will be no distribution on third Saturday of the month
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  10:00 am
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am
- 10:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
2163 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
West Side, NJ 07305
directions
Contact
(201) 360-0042
https://www.njbite.org/copy-2-of-food-bank
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Food pantry (groceries)
ST. MARY'S PARISH FOOD PANTRY
16 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

1.21 mi
Info
Food pantry is in the basement of church
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  7:00 am–8:30 am
- Sat, March 7th (in 3 weeks)
  7:00 am–8:30 am
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  7:00 am–8:30 am
- 7:00 am–8:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 7:00 am–8:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
254 2nd Street & Erie
Jersey City, NJ 07302
directions
Contact
(201) 434-8500
https://stmarysparishjc.com/our-ministries/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Let's Celebrate
21 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.09 mi
Info
Food pantry registration can be done on their location every Monday and Wednesday. Must provide ID and proof of income of every household member, and a proof of residence (example: utility bill).

ID required for all members of the household
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
46 Fairview Avenue
McGinley Square, NJ 07304
directions
Contact
(201) 433-5438
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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?
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. Here’s a list of everything that’s open today: Our Lady Of Sorrows Church, Let's Celebrate
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. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.