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 New Jersey.

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey that’s open today: Community FoodBank of New Jersey , Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps , Salvation Army - Union City

Where are you located?

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

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SNAP/EBT
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
7 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
Apply for SNAP benefits online or with the help of a CFBNJ team member. If you need help with a SNAP application, CFBNJ’s Community Connections team can provide direct assistance to you in-person and technical help over the phone. You can also mail your application to your local County Board of Social Services.
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Schedule
Today
SNAP/EBT: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Tomorrow
SNAP/EBT: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Next Monday
SNAP/EBT: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
SNAP/EBT: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
31 Evans Terminal Road
Hillside, NJ 07205
directions
Contact
(908) 355-3663
https://cfbnj.org/apply-for-snap/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Nazareth Baptist Church
142 reviews
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
Church-run community food pantry distributing groceries twice monthly to anyone in need; bilingual congregation and communications (English/Spanish). Walk-up distribution times are posted on the church calendar.
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–10:00 am
Sat, April 11th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, April 25th (next month)
Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–10:00 am
Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–10:00 am
every month on the 4th Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
5800 Palisade Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
directions
Contact
(201) 295-0082
https://www.nazarethbaptist.org/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps
78 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

Needs volunteers
Requirements
You can visit once a month
Proof of address required
Registration required
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Appointment required
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
Appointment required
Call in advance for services
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 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–11:45 am
every month on the 1st Wednesday
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 Friday
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 2nd Tuesday
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 Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
every month on the 2nd Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Monday
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 Wednesday
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 Friday
Location
1005 East Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 352-7057
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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 New Jersey.
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)
Newark Spanish 7TH Day Adventist Church
53 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

Info
Client can visit once a week
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
3:00 pm
Wed, April 8th (in 2 weeks)
3:00 pm
Wed, April 15th (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)
Woodcliff Christian Harvest
113 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
This food pantry operates on the first and third Saturday of every month. Clients can arrive on these days to secure a time slot for food distribution.
Requirements
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Sat, April 4th (next week)
7:00 am
Sat, April 18th (in 3 weeks)
7:00 am
Sat, May 2nd (in 2 months)
7:00 am
7:00 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
7:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
7605 Palisade Avenue
North Bergen, NJ 07047
directions
Contact
(201) 869-4555
https://www.woodcliff.org/events/woodcliff-christian-harvest-food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Dvine Konektion Comm. Dev. Co.
67 reviews
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time
Info

Schedule might change in case. Please check out their Facebook page for further details

Only serves the neighborhood.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dvinekwny/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvinekwny/

Only serves surrounding neighborhood
Requirements
ID required
Must bring own bags/cart
Call in advance for services
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
10:00 am–12:30 am
Thu, April 9th (in 2 weeks)
10:30 am–1:00 pm
Sat, April 25th (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/
Food pantry (groceries)
BRIAN P. STACK CIVIC ASSOC. INC
75 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
Info

Ask for Rosa anytime you visit for help.

Might be closed on, during, and before holiday but will reschedule.

Needs volunteers

Serves first 200 people, please arrive early

Client can visit once a month
Requirements
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Next Wednesday
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Registration required
Wed, April 8th (in 2 weeks)
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Registration required
Wed, April 15th (in 3 weeks)
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Registration required
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
811 West Street
Union City, NJ 07087
directions
Contact
(201) 376-1942
https://brianstackcivicassociation.godaddysites.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Gospel Tabernacle Church
51 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Thu, April 16th (in 3 weeks)
11:00 am–6:00 pm
Thu, May 21st (in 2 months)
11:00 am–6:00 pm
Thu, June 18th (in 3 months)
11:00 am–6:00 pm
11:00 am–6:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
5029 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen, NJ 07047
directions
Contact
(201) 863-1000
https://www.facebook.com/GospelTabernacleofNorthBergen/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army - Union City
87 reviews
Unclaimed
28 minutes
average wait time

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
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
every week on Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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)
Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth
43 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Tomorrow
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Fri, April 3rd (next week)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Fri, April 10th (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
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey that’s open today: Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps, Salvation Army - Union City
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.