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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth

    47 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.15 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Fri, May 29th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Fri, June 5th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth

    Location

    1121 Elizabeth Ave.

    Elizabeth, NJ 07201

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 289-6322

    https://www.cfofelizabeth.com

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    42 reviews

    Claimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    0.28 mi


    Info

    The food pantry is now open only on Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Saturday distribution has been discontinued. Clients need to bring some form of ID and are encouraged to bring their own bags, though bags are also provided. No advance call is required; clients can walk in. .

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tue, May 26th (next week)

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tue, June 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    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, May 29th (next week)

      10:00 am

    • Fri, June 5th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every week on Friday

  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 Elizabeth.

  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!

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

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.27 mi


    Info

    The church runs a free food ministry that provides ready‑to‑eat meals to anyone in the community. It operates as a soup kitchen offering a welcoming environment for local residents in need.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Fri, June 19th (next month)

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

    • Fri, June 26th (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

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

    24 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
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am

    • Thu, May 28th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

    • Thu, June 25th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

    • 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

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

    62 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 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

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    82 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.39 mi


    Info

    The food pantry is located behind the big building, in the small building.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

    • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

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

    82 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 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
    • Needs volunteers
    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

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

    • Mon, May 25th (next week)

      CLOSED

    • Tue, May 26th (next week)

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

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 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–11:45 am

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 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 Friday

    • 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 2nd Tuesday

    • 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 Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am

      every month on the 2nd Friday

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

      every month on the 4th Monday

    • 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 Wednesday

    • 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 Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.13 mi


    Info

    Provides sandwiches and coffee to homeless individuals with substance abuse problems. This service is offered at 1126 Dickinson Street.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–11:30 am

      • Proof of household income required
    • This Friday

      9:00 am–11:30 am

      • Proof of household income required
    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Proof of household income required
    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Friday

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    39 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.63 mi


    Info

    A faith‑based resource center that provides groceries and food assistance to community members at its 87 First St location, while worship services are held at a separate address.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, May 28th (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, June 4th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  15. 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.

  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 Elizabeth 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?

    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

  20. 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 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Elizabeth for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Elizabeth, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.