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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Mercy House

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.21 mi


    Info

    (Available by phone Mon & Wed. Leave a voicemail anytime.)

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Wed, September 30th (next week)

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Fri, October 2nd (next week)

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    Map of The Mercy House

    Location

    249 Court Street

    Elizabethport, NJ 07206

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 497-4348

    https://rcan.org/mercy-house/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    43 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.17 mi


    Info

    A faith-based community resource center operated by He Hears He Cares Ministries International to help meet local community needs.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      2:00 pm–9:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • This Friday

      2:00 pm–9:30 pm

    • 2:00 pm–9:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm–9:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 2:00 pm–9:30 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 2:00 pm–9:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    68 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.02 mi


    Info

    A community-based nonprofit that brings people and communities together to serve neighbors in need with love, dignity, and compassion. Services include a food pantry, other social services, mental health services, an adult learning center, and referrals for housing assistance. Clients can visit their website at www.sjeliz.org.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • This Friday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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 Elizabethport.

  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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    54 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.57 mi


    Info

    A faith-based community organization that provides practical community support to people experiencing need.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Fri, October 2nd (next week)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Fri, October 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    1.51 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 2nd (next week)

      10:00 am

    • Fri, October 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.18 mi


    Info

    Templo Evangelico Jesucristo Salva is a Pentecostal Christian church in Elizabeth, NJ that operates a weekly food distribution program as part of its community outreach. The church is dedicated to restoring hearts, building families, and serving the community with passion, excellence, and compassion. Led by Pastor Aneudis Vittini, the church also offers spiritual formation, prayer support, and community events alongside its food assistance ministry.

    • Requirements

      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sun, October 4th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sun, October 11th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.49 mi


    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Today

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

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

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

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

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

    85 reviews

    Unclaimed

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    1.38 mi


    Info

    To make an appointment, call (908) 352-7057. Please note that the phone is not answered between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM due to a lunch break. Food pantry appointments are available the first ten working days of the month, Monday to Friday, between 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM. Ask for Luz, the director of the food pantry, for assistance. The Soup kitchen is available the last ten days of the month, Monday to Friday.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Today

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

    • Tomorrow

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

    • This Friday

      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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.75 mi


    Info

    Requires to call for hours. Serves Union County.

    Only serves surrounding neighborhood

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Sun, October 25th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Sun, November 29th (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the last Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.62 mi


    Info

    A Bible-based, Christ-centered ministry dedicated to spiritual freedom and service.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, October 6th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, October 13th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Elizabethport 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 Elizabethport 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 Elizabethport that’s open today: The Mercy House, He Hears He Cares Prayer Min Int'l, St. Joseph Social Service Center, E-Port Pres Center, Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Elizabethport 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 Elizabethport 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 Elizabethport, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.