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    Food pantry (groceries)

    He Hears He Cares Prayer Min Int'l

    36 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.2 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, April 16th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, April 23rd (in 3 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 Street

    Elizabeth, NJ 07206

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 409-8002

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.48 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sun, April 12th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Sun, April 26th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Sun, May 10th (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)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.09 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Mon, May 4th (next month)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Mon, June 1st (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Monday

  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 Old Place.

  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)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.57 mi


    Info

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

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Wed, April 15th (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

    Contact

    (973) 497-4348

    https://rcan.org/mercy-house/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.19 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Thu, April 16th (in 2 weeks)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Thu, April 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (718) 273-0372
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.1 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

    • Today

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • Fri, April 17th (in 2 weeks)

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • Fri, May 1st (in 4 weeks)

      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

    Contact

    (718) 448-1544

    https://projecthospitality.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.23 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • Fri, April 17th (in 2 weeks)

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • Fri, May 1st (in 4 weeks)

      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

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.02 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, April 28th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, May 26th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, June 23rd (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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.06 mi


    Info

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

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Today

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      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

    Contact

    (908) 820-4220
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    2.2 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, April 15th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, April 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (718) 442-7700

    https://www.lacolmenanyc.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Old Place 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 Old Place 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 Old Place that’s open today: The Mercy House, Project Hospitality @ Mariner's Harbor Houses, Project Hospitality - Mobile Food Pantry @ Mariner's Harbor Houses, E-Port Pres 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 Old Place 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 Old Place 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 Old Place, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.