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 Square.

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 Square 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 Square 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?

You can browse these pages for resources in Union Square to see if any are 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 in Union Square.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Union Square 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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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Joseph Social Service Center
42 reviews
Unclaimed
25 minutes
average wait time

0.21 mi
Info
Serves Elizabeth residents only.. PLEASE DIRECT ALL CALLS TO REGISTER FOR THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM OR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE TO: 908-354-5456
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Call in advance for services
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  Open to all
  Must show a New Jersey photo ID
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 am
  Hot meal is available
  Soup Kitchen
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 am
  Hot meal is available
  Soup Kitchen
- 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): 11:30 am–1:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
118 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 354-5456
https://www.sjeliz.org/food-pantry.html
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
School #3 - Nicholas La Corte Peterstown
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.12 mi
Info
Sharon Boone 9084365403 Start: 07/01/2025 07/30/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
700 2nd Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
directions
Contact
(908) 436-6229
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps
60 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.39 mi
Info
To make an appointment call (908) 352-7057
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  Call in advance for services
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- This Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  Call in advance for services
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- This Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  Call in advance for services
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  every month on the 1st Monday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  every month on the 1st Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Monday
Location
1005 East Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 352-7057
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 Union Square.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bernice's Place
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.21 mi
Info
Cassandra 9088204220 Starts: 07/07/2025 08/15/2025
- Requirements
  Meals must be eaten on site.
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  2:00 pm–2:30 pm
  Afternoon Snack
- This Tuesday
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 2:00 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
118 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 820-4220
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Food pantry (groceries)
Iglesia Jesucristo Es El Señor
28 reviews
Claimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.47 mi
Info
There is a food distribution on Saturday once a month as well. This always falls the Saturday after 2nd Monday of the month. Call in advance if you have any questions about this distribution.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Tue, August 12th (next week)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
201 Spring Street
#223
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 355-1335
https://www.ijeesi.org/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Sixth Street Playground
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.28 mi
Info
Cynthia Pierre 9088204220 starts: 07/07/2025 08/15/2025
- Requirements
  Students & staff only
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  2:00 pm–2:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 2:00 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
552 Fulton Street
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
directions
Contact
(908) 820-4220
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Miller Playground
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.36 mi
Info
Jennifer Bostic 9088204220 Starts: 07/07/2025 08/15/2025
- Requirements
  Students & staff only
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  2:00 am–2:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  2:00 am–2:30 pm
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 2:00 am–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
715 South Park Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 820-4220
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Food pantry (groceries)
Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth
31 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

0.58 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- This Friday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, August 15th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, August 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
1121 Elizabeth Ave.
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 289-6322
https://www.cfofelizabeth.com
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
School 15 - Christopher Columbus
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.42 mi
Info
Irene Papakostas 9084365403 From 07/01/2025 07/30/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
511 3rd Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
directions
Contact
(908) 436-5732
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Food pantry (groceries)
Elizabeth Library Peterstown
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.48 mi
Info
Start: 07/07/2025 End: 08/15/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
  Students only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  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
Location
418-434 Palmer Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
directions
Contact
(908) 820-4220
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Union Square 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 Square 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?
You can browse these pages for resources in Union Square to see if any are 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 in Union Square.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Union Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.