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 Elmora.

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 Elmora 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 Elmora 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 Elmora that’s open today: Iglesia Jesucristo Es El Señor

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Elmora for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Elmora 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.

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 Elmora, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Siloam Hope Cares
17 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.62 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
June 19th is Juneteenth
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
This Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Fri, June 26th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
Must bring own bags/cart
Fri, July 17th (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 St
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 354-0016
https://shfpchurch.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth
48 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.79 mi
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
This Friday
CLOSED
Fri, June 26th (next week)
10:00 am–12:30 pm
July 3rd is Independence Day (substitute day)
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Fri, July 3rd (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:30 pm
10:00 am–12:30 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)
Iglesia Jesucristo Es El Señor
42 reviews
Claimed
23 minutes
average wait time

1.16 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
Open now!
5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Next Tuesday
5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Tue, June 30th (in 2 weeks)
5:00 pm–8:00 pm
5:00 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/
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 Elmora.
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)
Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey
85 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.56 mi
Info
The JFS Charlotte Shak Food Pantry has served Union County residents since 1986, distributing kosher food packages with produce and non-perishable items to individuals and families who are food insecure. The pantry also provides essential toiletries, baby products, and feminine products. A special Tomchei Shabbos program distributes Shabbat and Jewish holiday food packages twice a month by request. The pantry is located behind the main building, in the small building. On-site registration is required, and visits are limited to two per month with an automated tracking system. All calls are kept strictly confidential.
Requirements
You can visit twice a month
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
Proof of household income 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 Friday
CLOSED
10:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
1:30 pm–3:30 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
Location
655 Westfield Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
directions
Contact
(908) 352-8375
https://jfscentralnj.org/services/jfs-charlotte-shak-food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Iglesia San Jose
30 reviews
Unclaimed
43 minutes
average wait time

0.02 mi
Info

Should show up at 8am in the morning as the line is really long.
Requirements
You can visit twice a month
Proof of address required
Proof of household income required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, June 27th (next week)
11:00 am–1:30 pm
Sat, July 11th (in 3 weeks)
11:00 am–1:30 pm
Sat, July 25th (next month)
11:00 am–1:30 pm
11:00 am–1:30 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
11:00 am–1:30 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
38 West End Place
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
directions
Contact
(908) 289-7070
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Joseph Social Service Center
63 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.44 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
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm
This Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–3:00 pm
This Friday
CLOSED
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
Location
118 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 354-5456
https://www.sjeliz.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps
83 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.06 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
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Appointment required
Wed, June 24th (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Appointment required
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
Location
1005 East Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 352-7057
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Food pantry (groceries)
New Beginnings Kingdom
10 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

0.83 mi
Info
BRING A BOX OR BAG TO CARRY YOUR FOOD
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Friday
CLOSED
Fri, June 26th (next week)
10:00 am
Fri, July 3rd (in 2 weeks)
CLOSED
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)
PROCEED
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.77 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
Tomorrow
9:00 am–11:30 am
Proof of household income required
June 19th is Juneteenth
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
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
Location
1126 Dickinson Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 351-7727
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Baptist Church of Cranford and Elizabeth
19 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.82 mi
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Thu, June 25th (next week)
8:00 am–12:00 pm
Thu, July 9th (in 3 weeks)
8:00 am–12:00 pm
Thu, July 23rd (next month)
8:00 am–12:00 pm
8:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Thursday
8:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
402 Union Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
directions
Contact
(908) 352-0519
https://www.firstbaptistchurchce.org/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Elmora 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 Elmora 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 Elmora that’s open today: Iglesia Jesucristo Es El Señor
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Elmora for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
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.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Elmora 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.
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 Elmora, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.