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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

St. Joseph Social Service Center

61 reviews

Unclaimed

20 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

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

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • Open now!

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

  • Next Monday

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:15 am–3:30 pm

  • Next Tuesday

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:15 am–3:30 pm

  • 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): 9:15 am–3:30 pm

    every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

    every week on Saturday

Map of St. Joseph Social Service Center

Location

118 Division Street

Elizabeth, NJ 07201

directions

Contact

(908) 354-5456

https://www.sjeliz.org/food-pantry.html

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting St. Joseph Social Service Center, open for the next 31 minutes. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–St. Joseph Social Service Center requires: ID required, Proof of address required, First come, first serve: open until food runs out, 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 St. Joseph Social Service Center during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like St. Joseph Social Service Center 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, St. Joseph Social Service Center may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is St. Joseph Social Service Center open today?

St. Joseph Social Service Center is open today 11:30 AM-1:00 PM!

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. St. Joseph Social Service Center is located at 118 Division Street!

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.