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 Essex County.

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 Essex County 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 Essex County 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 Essex County that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/st-joseph-social-service-center">St. Joseph Social Service Center</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/my-temple-rock-prayer">My Temple Rock Prayer</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Essex County 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)
Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps
65 reviews
Unclaimed
6 minutes
average wait time
Info
To make an appointment call (908) 352-7057. The Food pantry is only the first ten days of month Monday to Friday and the Soup kitchen is the last ten days of the month Monday to Friday
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Mon, September 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- Tue, September 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- Wed, September 24th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- 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
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 2nd Monday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 1st Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  every month on the 1st Monday
Location
1005 East Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 352-7057
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Food pantry (groceries)
Newark Spanish 7TH Day Adventist Church
43 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Open to all
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  3:00 pm
- Wed, September 24th (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm
- Wed, October 1st (in 3 weeks)
  3:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
58 2nd Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(540) 597-7450
https://newarkspanishnj.adventistchurch.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth
33 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Next Friday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, September 26th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, October 3rd (in 3 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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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 Essex County.
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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
MT. TEMAN CHURCH
19 reviews
Unclaimed
9 minutes
average wait time
Info
Requirements:

Proof of address Union County

SSI

SNAP

Mt. Teman’s Food Pantry is held on the fourth Thursday of the month; Soup Kitchen is always on the fourth Saturday. However, some months the Food Pantry will be on the third Thursday to coincide with the fourth Saturday Soup Kitchen schedule.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Proof of household income required
  Number of household members
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Thu, September 25th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
- Sat, September 27th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am
- Thu, October 23rd (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  every month on the 4th Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
160 Madison Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 351-2625
https://mttemaname.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Joseph Social Service Center
44 reviews
Unclaimed
25 minutes
average wait time

Info
Serves Elizabeth residents only.. PLEASE DIRECT ALL CALLS TO REGISTER FOR THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM OR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE TO: 908-354-5456 Please check there current month calendar. website is www.sjeliz.org because the community food bank sometimes changes their deliveries
- 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
- Open now!
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 am
  Hot meal is available
  Soup Kitchen
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
  Open to all
  Must show a New Jersey photo ID
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  sandwhiches
- 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): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Saturday
- 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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Food pantry (groceries)
Beulah Grove Baptist Church
25 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, September 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm
- Tue, October 14th (next month)
  12:00 pm
- Tue, October 28th (next month)
  12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- 12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Tuesday
Location
59 Springdale Avenue
Upper Roseville, NJ 07107
directions
Contact
(973) 482-4054
http://www.beulahgrovebaptist.com/compassion-in-action-food-pantry.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Apostles' House
35 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers upon availability
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Friday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
18-24 Grant Street
Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(973) 482-0625
https://theapostleshouse.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
My Temple Rock Prayer
28 reviews
Unclaimed
25 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Food Pantry Location: annex building 88-90 verona ave.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Info
  Needs volunteers
Schedule
- Open now!
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, October 11th (in 4 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, November 8th (in 2 months)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
88-90 Verona Avenue
North Broadway, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(201) 281-5097
https://www.templerock.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St Michael's Parish - Food Pantry
36 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves those in need within zip code 07104.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am
- Next Thursday
  9:00 am
- Tue, September 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am
- 9:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
172 Broadway
Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(973) 484-7100
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Food pantry (groceries)
Fundacion Manos Que Bendicen
32 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
-They also have a seniors program, mum and baby program that require you to call ahead.
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required
  Open on holidays if its on Saturday
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  9:00 am
- Sat, October 4th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am
- Sat, October 18th (next month)
  9:00 am
- 9:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
176 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(973) 874-8483
https://manosquebendicenf.org/what-we-do/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Essex County 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 Essex County 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 Essex County that’s open today: St. Joseph Social Service Center, My Temple Rock Prayer
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Essex County for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.