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.

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 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 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?

You can browse these pages for resources to see if any are 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.

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Central New Jersey
71 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.56 mi
Info
The food pantry is located behind the big building, in the small building. Clients can visit twice a month.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:30 am–12:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  1:30 pm–3:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  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)
Iglesia San Jose
23 reviews
Unclaimed
40 minutes
average wait time

0.02 mi
Info
Should show up at 8am in the morning as the line is really long.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, March 14th (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
59 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
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:15 am–3:30 pm
  Hands out sandwiches
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:15 am–3:30 pm
  Hands out sandwiches
- This Wednesday
  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): 9:15 am–3:30 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/food-pantry.html
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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.
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), Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps
77 reviews
Unclaimed
6 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
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  Call in advance for services
- This Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  Call in advance for services
- This Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
- 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)
Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth
39 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.79 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- This Friday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, February 20th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, February 27th (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), Food pantry (groceries)
Siloam Hope Cares
16 reviews
Unclaimed
25 minutes
average wait time

0.62 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Fri, February 20th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- Fri, February 27th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Fri, March 20th (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)
SISTERS & BROTHERS OUTREACH
34 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.41 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  4:00 pm
- Thu, February 26th (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm
- Thu, March 12th (next month)
  4:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 4:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
1316 East Saint Georges Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
directions
Contact
(908) 994-9797
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jefferson Park Ministries
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.47 mi
Info
Registration is from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and food distribution is from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Please bring your ID.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Thu, March 12th (next month)
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Thu, April 9th (in 2 months)
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
Location
70 West Grand Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
directions
Contact
(908) 469-9508
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
Jefferson Park Ministries, Inc
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.47 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  ID required
- Wed, February 18th (next week)
  Other material needs: 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  ID required
  Proof of household income required
- Thu, February 19th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  ID required
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
- Other material needs: 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
70 West Grand Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
directions
Contact
(908) 469-9508
https://www.jeffersonparks.com/our-services-1
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
MT. TEMAN CHURCH
23 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.92 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
- Thu, February 26th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am
- Thu, March 26th (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
Location
160 Madison Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 351-2625
https://mttemaname.org/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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?
You can browse these pages for resources to see if any are 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.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.