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/st-joseph-social-service-center">St. Joseph Social Service Center</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/iglesia-jesucristo-es-el-se-or">Iglesia Jesucristo Es El Señor</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/union-county-division-of-social-services">Union County Division of Social Services</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/jewish-family-service-jfs-of-central-new-jersey">Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey</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)
St. Joseph Social Service Center
49 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
Info
Serves Elizabeth residents only.

PLEASE DIRECT ALL CALLS TO REGISTER FOR THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM OR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE TO: 908-354-5456

Please check there current month calendar. website is www.sjeliz.org because the community food bank sometimes changes their deliveries
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
  Get a number/ticket
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:15 am–3:30 pm
  Hands out sandwiches
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  Open to all
  Must show a New Jersey photo ID
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:15 am–3:30 pm
  Hands out sandwiches
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  every month on the 4th Tuesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  every month on the last Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 am
  every week on Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:15 am–3:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
118 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 354-5456
https://www.sjeliz.org/food-pantry.html
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
MT. TEMAN CHURCH
20 reviews
Unclaimed
9 minutes
average wait time

0.16 mi
Info
Requirements:

Proof of address Union County

SSI

SNAP

Mt. Teman’s Food Pantry is held on the fourth Thursday of the month; Soup Kitchen is always on the fourth Saturday. However, some months the Food Pantry will be on the third Thursday to coincide with the fourth Saturday Soup Kitchen schedule.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Proof of household income required
  Number of household members
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am
- Sat, November 22nd (next month)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am
- Thu, November 27th (next month)
  CLOSED
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  every month on the 4th Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 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)
Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps
68 reviews
Unclaimed
6 minutes
average wait time

0.2 mi
Info
To make an appointment call (908) 352-7057. The Food pantry is only the first ten days of month Monday to Friday and the Soup kitchen is the last ten days of the month Monday to Friday
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- This Friday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- 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
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 2nd Monday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 1st Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 1st Monday
Location
1005 East Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 352-7057
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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 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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Iglesia Jesucristo Es El Señor
31 reviews
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.28 mi
Info
Adviced to arrieve early 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
- Today
  5:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Tue, October 28th (next week)
  5:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Tue, November 4th (in 2 weeks)
  5:30 pm–7:30 pm
- 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
201 Spring Street
#223
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 355-1335
https://www.ijeesi.org/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Siloam Hope Cares
16 reviews
Unclaimed
25 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
- This Friday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Fri, November 21st (next month)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- November 28th is Friday is the day after Thanksgiving
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Fri, November 28th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  Must bring own bags/cart
- 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)
Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth
36 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.15 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- This Friday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, October 31st (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, November 7th (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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Food pantry (groceries)
New Beginnings Kingdom
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

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, October 31st (next week)
  10:00 am
- Fri, November 7th (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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SNAP/EBT
Union County Division of Social Services
5 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

Info
Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://hungerfreenj.org/summer-ebt-2024/
Schedule
- Today
  8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–4:30 pm
- This Thursday
  8:30 am–4:30 pm
- 8:30 am–4:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
342 Westminster Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
directions
Contact
(908) 965-2700
https://ucnj.org/dhs/#11
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey
52 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.39 mi
Info
The food pantry is located behind the big building, in the small building. Clients can visit twice a month.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- Today
  10:30 am–12:30 pm
- Today
  1:30 pm–3:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:30 am–12:30 pm
- 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Friday
- 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
- 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
Location
655 Westfield Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
directions
Contact
(908) 352-8375
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Food pantry (groceries)
He Hears He Cares Prayer Min Int'l
27 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.63 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Thursday
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Thu, October 30th (next week)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Thu, November 6th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
87 First Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07206
directions
Contact
(908) 409-8002
http://www.hehearshecares.com/Our-Resource-Center
Is this your food pantry?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: St. Joseph Social Service Center, Iglesia Jesucristo Es El Señor, Union County Division of Social Services, Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central 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 Elizabeth for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.