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    Food pantry (groceries)

    He Hears He Cares Prayer Min Int'l

    38 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.36 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 14th (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, May 21st (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of He Hears He Cares Prayer Min Int'l

    Location

    87 First St

    Elizabeth, NJ 07206

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 409-8002

    http://www.hehearshecares.com/Our-Resource-Center

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.72 mi


    Info

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

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.74 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (next week)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Thu, May 21st (in 2 weeks)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

  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 Gulfport.

  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)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.75 mi


    Info

    Start: 07/07/2025 End: 08/15/2025

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    58 minutes

    average wait time

    2.38 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 15th (next week)

      10:00 am

    • Fri, May 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every week on Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.09 mi


    Info

    Kathy Porter 9088204220 Start: 07/07/2025 08/15/2025

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 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)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.65 mi


    Info

    This is a mobile pantry maybe it will be late due to the traffic please wait 15 min from the time of arrival

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, May 15th (next week)

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • Fri, June 5th (next month)

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • Fri, June 19th (next month)

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • Fri, July 3rd (in 2 months)

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • 9:15 am–9:45 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 9:15 am–9:45 am

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.54 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, May 26th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, June 23rd (next month)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, July 28th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.04 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      10:00 am

    • Sun, May 24th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Sun, June 14th (next month)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 4th Sunday

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

    62 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    2.23 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

    • Open now!

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • 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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Gulfport 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 Gulfport 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 Gulfport that’s open today: Elizabeth Library Peterstown, E-Port Pres Center, 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 Gulfport 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 Gulfport 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 Gulfport, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.