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)
LINCS Food Pantry
32 reviews
Unclaimed
7 minutes
average wait time

2.27 mi
Info
Register to Linden social services office before getting food. Make an appointment by calling: 9084748620

Will be given a Pantry ID upon registration
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Mon, February 16th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, March 16th (next month)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Monday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
14 West Munsell Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
directions
Contact
(908) 925-2523
https://www.facebook.com/LINCSFoodPantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
He Hears He Cares Prayer Min Int'l
36 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.5 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Thu, February 19th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Thu, February 26th (in 3 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
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Food pantry (groceries)
Greater Mt Moriah Baptist Church
7 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.69 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 28th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, March 28th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, April 25th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
24 East 14th Street
Linden, NJ 07036
directions
Contact
(908) 862-7766
https://www.gmmbc.net/events
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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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Christ Abundant Life Ministries
2 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

2.74 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  5:30 pm–6:30 pm
- Thu, February 19th (in 2 weeks)
  5:30 pm–6:30 pm
- Thu, February 26th (in 3 weeks)
  5:30 pm–6:30 pm
- 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
121 Grandview Avenue
Staten island, NY 10303
directions
Contact
(718) 273-0372
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
E-Port Pres Center
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.21 mi
Info
Kathy Porter 9088204220 Start: 07/07/2025 08/15/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  8:30 am–9:30 am
- Next Monday
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  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
Location
184 South 1st Street
Elizabeth, NJ 072061855
directions
Contact
(908) 820-4220
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Food pantry (groceries)
City Harvest Mobile Market - The Stapleton
1 review
Unclaimed
38 minutes
average wait time

2.7 mi
Info
Through our Mobile Market, we distribute free fruits and vegetables, to our community twice each month Must be a Staten Island resident to receive food

Eligible if you participate in programs at the Stapleton Houses Senior Center or live in the Berry, Cassidy Coles, New Lane, Richmond Terrace, South Beach,or Stapleton NYCHA Houses or residents of 10301, 10304, 10305, or 10310
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Requirements/schedule may change in June
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Tue, March 3rd (in 4 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
75 Hill St
Staten Island, NY 10304
directions
Contact
(866) 444-0244
https://www.cityharvest.org/programs/mobile-markets/
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Food pantry (groceries)
CHASI MFP - Arlington Houses
3 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

2.62 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Number of household members
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, February 24th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Tue, March 24th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Tue, April 28th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- 10:00 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Tuesday
Location
35 Holland Ave
Staten Island, NY 10303
directions
Contact
(718) 873-6270
https://chasiny.org/services/food-pantry-mobile-food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Mercy House
4 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.85 mi
Info
(Available by phone Mon & Wed. Leave a voicemail anytime.)
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- Wed, February 18th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- Fri, February 20th (in 2 weeks)
  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
Location
249 Court Street
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
directions
Contact
(973) 497-4348
https://rcan.org/mercy-house/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St Joseph's Food Pantry
30 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.86 mi
Info
-Nonperishable, fresh and frozen food items are available to Carteret residents in need. Proof of residency is required.

School supplies may be available during distribution dates for the food pantry. This is although not given
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 28th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, March 28th (next month)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, April 25th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- 8:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
55 High St
Carteret, NJ 07008
directions
Contact
(732) 541-8946
https://sjps.net/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jacob's Well, Our Lady of Pity's Gym
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.49 mi
Info
Applications will be available on Thursday during our hours of operation.
- Requirements
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Thu, February 19th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Thu, February 26th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
1616 Richmond Avenue
Bulls Head, NY 10314
directions
Contact
(347) 215-1818
https://jacobswellfoodpantry.com/
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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.