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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    38 minutes

    average wait time

    0.15 mi


    Info

    There is often a long line waiting to receive food. Come early if you can.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am

    • Sat, February 21st (next week)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 9:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

    Location

    85 Wayne Street

    Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 898-2350

    https://www.stmatthewsjc.net/food-pantry

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.17 mi


    Info

    Food pantry is in the basement of church

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, February 21st (next week)

      7:00 am–8:30 am

    • Sat, March 7th (in 3 weeks)

      7:00 am–8:30 am

    • Sat, March 21st (next month)

      7:00 am–8:30 am

    • 7:00 am–8:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 7:00 am–8:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.19 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers may be available
    • Info

      • Open on holidays

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      7:30 am–8:30 am

    • Next Sunday

      7:30 am–8:30 am

    • Sat, February 21st (next week)

      7:30 am–8:30 am

    • 7:30 am–8:30 am

      every week on Saturday, Sunday

  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.

  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)

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.07 mi


    Info

    Requires to call for hours. Serves Hudson County.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, February 21st (next week)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, March 21st (next month)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 18th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.2 mi


    Info

    Food pantry registration can be done on their location every Monday and Wednesday. Must provide ID and proof of income of every household member, and a proof of residence (example: utility bill).

    ID required for all members of the household

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (201) 433-5438

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    1.42 mi


    Info

    Church is at 492 Bramhall Ave Jersey City, NJ 07304 but the food distribution is at 509 Bramhall Ave Jersey City, New Jersey

    • Summer meal program cordinator: Mary Gurczeski 2015475162 From: 07/08/2025 till: 08/08/2025
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, February 21st (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, March 21st (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 18th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.37 mi


    Info

    • They may ask for social security card, but it is not required
    • Serves Jersey City residents

    Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Social Security Card Required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Offers after school program
    • Thu, February 19th (next week)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Offers after school program
    • Thu, February 26th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Offers after school program
    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.13 mi


    Info

    Some of the referral agencies in Jersey City include: Let's Celebrate, Horizon Health Center , Health and Human Services, Jersey City Episcopal Community Development, C-Line Community Outreach Center (Community Builders) , and Urban League.

    November and December, when distribution is one week before Thanksgiving or Christmas.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Referral required
      • Social Security Card Required
      • Number of household members
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, March 28th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 25th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    Contact

    (210) 433-1815

    http://www.oldbergenchurch.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.06 mi


    Info

    Please bring ID and any documentation showing enrolled programs (such as SNAP, SSDI, SSI, etc.) NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY (as long as we have food).

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Bring referral Letter and/or Income or Assistance Letter
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, February 21st (next week)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, March 21st (next month)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 18th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.4 mi


    Info

    Distribution in Community room, Ground level

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • On-site registration required
      • Completed application
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, February 27th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, March 13th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

    Contact

    (201) 963-4100

    https://hobokencc.org/calendar

  15. 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.

  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 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 that’s open today: Let's Celebrate

  20. 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.