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?

You can browse these pages for resources in New Jersey 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 New Jersey.

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 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Nazareth Baptist Church
135 reviews
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time
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
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  8:00 am
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am
- Sat, March 14th (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/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps
77 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
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  Call in advance for services
- This Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:45 am
  Call in advance for services
- This Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  ID 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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Food pantry (groceries)
Newark Spanish 7TH Day Adventist Church
52 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

Info
Client can visit once a week
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  3:00 pm
  Client can visit: Once a week
- Wed, February 18th (next week)
  3:00 pm
  Client can visit: Once a week
- Wed, February 25th (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm
  Client can visit: Once a week
- 3:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
58 2nd Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
directions
Contact
(540) 597-7450
https://newarkspanishnj.adventistchurch.org/
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 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)
Woodcliff Christian Harvest
98 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  8:00 am
- Sat, March 7th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  8:00 am
- 8:00 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 8:00 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.
65 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 Thursday
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:30 am
- Thu, March 12th (next month)
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- 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
69 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
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Serves first 200 people
- Wed, February 18th (next week)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Serves first 200 people
- Wed, February 25th (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Serves first 200 people
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
811 West Street
Union City, NJ 07087
directions
Contact
(201) 376-0804
https://brianstackcivic.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Gospel Tabernacle Church
46 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Thu, February 19th (next week)
  11:00 am–6:00 pm
- Thu, March 19th (next month)
  11:00 am–6:00 pm
- Thu, April 16th (in 2 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
84 reviews
Unclaimed
24 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
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
- 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
39 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- This Friday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, February 20th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, February 27th (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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Food pantry (groceries)
Father English Community Center
59 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
Info
Please visit temporary Location for food

Location is closed due to renovation 435 Main Street Paterson, NJ 07501 Call 973-279-7100 x2108 for more information.

Clients can visit twice a month

Needs volunteers

Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–11:00 am
  Client can visit: twice a month
- This Tuesday
  8:30 am–11:00 am
  Client can visit: twice a month
- This Wednesday
  8:30 am–11:00 am
  Client can visit: twice a month
- 8:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
35 Getty Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
directions
Contact
(973) 279-7100
https://ccpaterson.org/frenglish
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?
You can browse these pages for resources in New Jersey 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 New Jersey.
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 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.