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 Elizabeth.

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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth 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 in Elizabeth that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/salvation-army-elizabeth-corps">Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/school-89-ehs-frank-j-cicarell">School 89 - EHS Frank J. Cicarell </a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/school-84-thomas-jefferson">School # 84- Thomas Jefferson </a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/school-02-winfield-scott">School 02 - Winfield Scott</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/elizabeth-library-main">Elizabeth Library Main</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Elizabeth for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps
60 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.2 mi
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
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  Call in advance for services
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  Call in advance for services
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- This Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  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
Location
1005 East Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 352-7057
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Food pantry (groceries)
Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth
31 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

0.15 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- This Friday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, August 15th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, August 22nd (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
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
School 89 - EHS Frank J. Cicarell
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.07 mi
Info
Philomena Felix 9084365403 Starts: 07/01/2025 07/30/2025 timing 9:30AM, 10:00AM Maria Dragone 9084365403 07/01/2025 07/30/2025 10:55AM, 11:25AM BFL Program, Eric Munoz 9088204220 07/07/2025 08/15/2025 M,T,W,TH,F 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Requirements
  Students & staff only
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  9:30 am–10:00 am
- Today
  10:55 am–11:25 am
- Today
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- 9:30 am–10:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 10:55 am–11:25 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 2:00 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
40 Morrell Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 436-5876
Is this your soup kitchen?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 Elizabeth.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
School # 84- Thomas Jefferson
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.06 mi
Info
Araceli Machuca 9084365403 Starts: 07/01/2025 07/30/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
27 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 436-6741
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
School 02 - Winfield Scott
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.06 mi
Info
Lacelette Kelly 9084365403 starts: 07/01/2025 07/30/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
125 Madison Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 436-6148
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Food pantry (groceries)
Iglesia Jesucristo Es El Señor
28 reviews
Claimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.28 mi
Info
There is a food distribution on Saturday once a month as well. This always falls the Saturday after 2nd Monday of the month. Call in advance if you have any questions about this distribution.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Tue, August 12th (next week)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
201 Spring Street
#223
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 355-1335
https://www.ijeesi.org/
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
MT. TEMAN CHURCH
17 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.16 mi
Info
Requirements Proof of address Union County SSI SNAP
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
  Number of household members
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
- Thu, August 28th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, September 25th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
160 Madison Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 351-2625
https://mttemaname.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Siloam Hope Cares
14 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.27 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
Schedule
- Fri, August 15th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- Fri, August 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Fri, September 19th (next month)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
42 Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 354-0016
https://shfpchurch.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
New Beginnings Kingdom
3 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.17 mi
Info
BRING A BOX OR BAG TO CARRY YOUR FOOD
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  10:00 am
- Fri, August 15th (next week)
  10:00 am
- Fri, August 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am
- 10:00 am
  every week on Friday
Location
7 Bridge Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 533-4777
https://www.facebook.com/nbkministry/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Elizabeth Library Main
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.31 mi
Info
Mary Faith 9088204220 Starts: 07/07/2025 08/15/2025
- Requirements
  Students & staff only
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- Today
  2:00 pm–2:30 pm
  Afternoon Snack
- Tomorrow
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 2:00 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
11 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
directions
Contact
(908) 820-4220
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth 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 in Elizabeth that’s open today: Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps, School 89 - EHS Frank J. Cicarell , School # 84- Thomas Jefferson , School 02 - Winfield Scott, Elizabeth Library Main
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Elizabeth for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.