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Bethany Lutheran Church (The Beacon Food Pantry)

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10 minutes

average wait time


Info

A monthly grocery-distribution ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church, known as "The Beacon on the Boulevard," that serves over 150 families in Jersey City's Greenville neighborhood. In addition to groceries, Beacon volunteers distribute clothing and connect visitors with broader social services, seasonal flu-shot clinics, and community health-care workshops. The pantry is staffed by church volunteers and operates as a welcoming, walk-in outreach to neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

  • Requirements

    • ID required
    • Proof of address required
    • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • Sat, September 26th (next week)

    10:00 am–12:00 pm

  • Sat, October 24th (next month)

    10:00 am–12:00 pm

  • Sat, November 28th (in 2 months)

    10:00 am–12:00 pm

  • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    every month on the 4th Saturday

Map of Bethany Lutheran Church (The Beacon Food Pantry)

Location

2015 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Jersey City, NJ 07305

directions

Contact

(201) 432-8773

https://www.bethanyjc.com

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Bethany Lutheran Church (The Beacon Food Pantry), September 26th at 10:00 AM next week. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Bethany Lutheran Church (The Beacon Food Pantry) requires: ID required, Proof of address required, First come, first serve: open until food runs out.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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?

No appointment needed! Just show up to Bethany Lutheran Church (The Beacon Food Pantry) during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Bethany Lutheran Church (The Beacon Food Pantry) offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Do they have meat?

Unfortunately, Bethany Lutheran Church (The Beacon Food Pantry) may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Bethany Lutheran Church (The Beacon Food Pantry) open today?

Bethany Lutheran Church (The Beacon Food Pantry) is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please let us know and we can search for additional options.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. Bethany Lutheran Church (The Beacon Food Pantry) is located at 2015 John F. Kennedy Boulevard!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get 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 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 near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.