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Food pantry (groceries)

Salvation Army - Jersey City

7 reviews

Unclaimed

20 minutes

average wait time


Info

  • They may ask for social security card, but it is not required
  • Serves Jersey City residents

Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

  • Requirements

    • You can visit once a month
    • ID required
    • Proof of address required
    • Proof of household income required
  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • Tomorrow

    9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  • Thu, April 9th (next week)

    9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  • Thu, April 16th (in 2 weeks)

    9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

    every week on Thursday

Map of Salvation Army - Jersey City

Location

562 Bergen Avenue

McGinley Square, NJ 07304

directions

Contact

(201) 435-7355

https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/jersey-city/

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Salvation Army - Jersey City, at 9:30 AM tomorrow. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Salvation Army - Jersey City requires: ID required, Proof of address required, Proof of household income required.

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 Salvation Army - Jersey City during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Salvation Army - Jersey City 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, Salvation Army - Jersey City may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Salvation Army - Jersey City open today?

Salvation Army - Jersey City 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. Salvation Army - Jersey City is located at 562 Bergen Avenue!

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.