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 Linden.

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 Linden 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 Linden 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 Linden that’s open today: Sisters & Brothers Outreach

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Linden 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 Linden 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 Linden, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
LINCS Food Pantry
39 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.47 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
You can visit once a month
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Next Monday
8:30 am–11:30 am
Next Tuesday
8:30 am–11:30 am
Mon, July 20th (next month)
8:30 am–11:30 am
8:30 am–11:30 am
every month on the 3rd Monday
8:30 am–11:30 am
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)
Greater Mt Moriah Baptist Church
8 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.36 mi
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, June 27th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, July 25th (next month)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, August 22nd (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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Food pantry (groceries)
Sisters & Brothers Outreach
42 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.78 mi
Info
Faith‑based community food pantry run by Sisters & Brothers Outreach Ministries that distributes free groceries twice each month and can assist with emergency food when available.
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
4:00 pm
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Registration required
Thu, June 25th (in 2 weeks)
4:00 pm
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Registration required
Thu, July 9th (in 4 weeks)
4:00 pm
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Registration required
4:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Thursday
4:00 pm
every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
1318 East Saint Georges Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
directions
Contact
(908) 994-9797
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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 Linden.
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)
MORNING STAR COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CENTER
30 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.66 mi
Info
Morningstar Community Christian Center offers Sunday worship services at 9:30 AM and virtual bible study on Thursdays at 7 PM. You can visit their website at morningstarccc.org for live streaming, or find them on Facebook Live and YouTube. Callers can use a phone menu to reach different ministries and departments. For music, Constantine Evans Scholarship Fund, or youth ministries, an alternate number is available.
Requirements
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, June 20th (next week)
9:00 am
Sat, July 18th (next month)
9:00 am
Sat, August 15th (in 2 months)
9:00 am
9:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
1009 Chandler Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
directions
Contact
(908) 925-7979
https://morningstarccc.org/ministry/serving/
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Food pantry (groceries)
New Life Pantry @ Faith Baptist Church
52 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

2.56 mi
Info
Church‑run food pantry providing groceries to the community; entrance via the back door to the church basement. Open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays in the afternoon.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
12:00 pm–3:30 pm
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
Sat, June 27th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm–3:30 pm
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
Sat, July 11th (in 4 weeks)
12:00 pm–3:30 pm
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
12:00 pm–3:30 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
12:00 pm–3:30 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
611 Raritan Road
Cranford, NJ 07016
directions
Contact
(908) 358-3968
http://newlifecranford.com/calendar
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Food pantry (groceries), Grocery delivery
LPC Mission Project
17 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.76 mi
Info
Call 908-486-3073 to make an appointment for the food pantry on the 4th weekend of the month. Emergency food are available, must call the same number to inquire.
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Toiletries may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Sat, June 27th (in 2 weeks)
Grocery delivery: 9:00 am
Appointment required
Sun, June 28th (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
Appointment required
Sat, July 25th (next month)
Grocery delivery: 9:00 am
Appointment required
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
every month on the 4th Sunday
Grocery delivery: 9:00 am
every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
1506 Orchard Terrace
Linden, NJ 07036
directions
Contact
(908) 486-3073
https://www.lindenpres.org/food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bethesda French SDA Church
37 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.06 mi
Info

Volunteers needed

Clients can visit every 2 weeks

Closed during inclement weather
Requirements
ID required
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Wed, June 24th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, July 8th (in 4 weeks)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, July 22nd (next month)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 4th Wednesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Location
302 E. 9th Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
directions
Contact
(908) 659-8327
http://bethesdafrench23.adventistchurchconnect.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey
85 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

3.04 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
Next Tuesday
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Next Tuesday
1:30 pm–3:30 pm
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)
Church of the Assumption
6 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

3.1 mi
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tue, June 23rd (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am
Tue, July 14th (next month)
9:00 am
Tue, July 28th (next month)
9:00 am
9:00 am
every month on the 2nd Tuesday
9:00 am
every month on the 4th Tuesday
Location
113 Coolidge Place
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
directions
Contact
(908) 245-1107
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Siloam Hope Cares
17 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

3.19 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.
Fri, June 19th (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Fri, June 26th (in 2 weeks)
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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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Linden 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 Linden 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 Linden that’s open today: Sisters & Brothers Outreach
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Linden 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 Linden 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 Linden, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.