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 Union City.

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 Union City 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 Union City 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 Union City that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/palisades-emergency-residence">Palisades Emergency Residence</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/salvation-army-union-city">Salvation Army - Union City</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/north-hudson-community-action-corporation">North Hudson Community Action Corporation</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Union City for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Palisades Emergency Residence
16 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.51 mi
Info
Call (201) 340-2248 extension 2 (Food Pantry) to make an appointment for the Food Pantry. No walk-ins allowed for the Food Pantry.

Soup Kitchen (Dinner) is open to all and starts at 6 PM. Residents of the shelter can get Breakfast and Lunch meals as well.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Call in advance for services
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am
  Any resident is eligible
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–4:00 am
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  Any resident is eligible
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am
  every day
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–4:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm
  every day
Location
111 37th Street
Union City, NJ 07087
directions
Contact
(201) 348-8150
https://www.percshelter.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army - Union City
74 reviews
Unclaimed
24 minutes
average wait time

0.12 mi
Info
Pantry distribution may begin before 9am. Advisable to arrive early.
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
515 43rd Street
Union City, NJ 07087
directions
Contact
(201) 867-4093
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081490761973
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Food pantry (groceries)
Park United Methodist Church
11 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.46 mi
Info
Call in advance to make appointment for food pick up @ (201) 320-7534

Staff only available during appointments and on Sundays Service hours.

Food pantry staff only speaks English. Can attend all languages, but cannot make appointments in other languages--please have an interpreter ready.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Non-perishable food only
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  10:30 am–12:30 pm
- Sun, November 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am–12:30 pm
- Sun, November 9th (in 3 weeks)
  10:30 am–12:30 pm
- 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
51 Clifton Terrace
Weehawken Township, NJ 07086
directions
Contact
(201) 320-7534
https://parkchurchweehawken.com/
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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 in Union City.
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)
Nazareth Baptist Church
108 reviews
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.69 mi
Info
You are advised to arrive as early 7 am as there is a realy long line and people arrive early to que.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  8:00 am
- Sat, November 8th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am
- Sat, November 22nd (next month)
  8:00 am
- 8:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 8:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
5800 Palisade Avenue
West New York, NJ 07093
directions
Contact
(201) 295-0082
https://www.nazarethbaptist.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
Dvine Konektion Comm. Dev. Co.
51 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

0.6 mi
Info
Schedule might change incase of anything please check out their faceebook page for further details

Only serves the neighborhood.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:30 am
- Thu, November 13th (in 3 weeks)
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, November 22nd (next month)
  10:00 am–12:30 am
- 10:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 10:00 am–12:30 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
611 56th Street
West New York, NJ 07093
directions
Contact
(201) 617-4484
https://www.facebook.com/dvinekwny/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Evangelic Pentecostal Church Food Pantry
32 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.37 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  7:00 am
- Thu, October 30th (next week)
  7:00 am
- Thu, November 6th (in 2 weeks)
  7:00 am
- 7:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
4813 Broadway
Union City, NJ 07087
directions
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Food pantry (groceries)
Iglesia Pentecostal El Tabernacle
24 reviews
Unclaimed
35 minutes
average wait time

0.5 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Proof of address required
  ID required for all members of the household
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, October 30th (next week)
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, November 6th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
3408 Bergenline Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
directions
Contact
(201) 430-8647
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Food pantry (groceries)
North Hudson Community Action Corporation
13 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.36 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, October 28th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, November 4th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
7007 Polk Street
Saint John Nepomucene's Roman Catholic Church
Guttenberg, NJ 07093
directions
Contact
(201) 210-0333
https://nhcac.org/services/social-services/emergency-assistance-department/
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Food pantry (groceries)
La Esperanza - 7th Day Adventist
35 reviews
Unclaimed
36 minutes
average wait time

0.93 mi
Info
Distribution starts at 3 PM .
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, November 5th (in 2 weeks)
  2:00 pm
- Wed, November 12th (in 3 weeks)
  2:00 pm
- Wed, November 19th (in 4 weeks)
  2:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- 2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
2410 West Street
Union City, NJ 07087
directions
Contact
(201) 737-9919
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Food pantry (groceries)
NB C.A.R.E.S
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.59 mi
Info
PANTRY HOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (201) 392-2000
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
Location
1814 43rd Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
directions
Contact
(201) 392-0229
https://www.northbergen.org/departments/nb-c-a-r-e-s
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Union City 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 Union City 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 Union City that’s open today: Palisades Emergency Residence, Salvation Army - Union City, North Hudson Community Action Corporation
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Union City for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.