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 Union Square.

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 Union Square 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 Union Square 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 Union Square that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/ckz1am4nt51503mzt2w5ix72d">St. Joseph Social Service Center</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckygtld97002004wuv0jbpsy1">He Hears He Cares Prayer Min Int'l</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cl26i2mnf130183lzdxt2qjd3k">Union County Division of Social Services</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Union Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Union Square - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Union SquareLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.

Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Joseph Social Service Center
23 minutes
average wait time

0.21 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Open now!
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  Hands out sandwiches
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Hands out sandwiches
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am
  Must show a New Jersey photo ID
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am
  every month on the 4th Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am
  every month on the last Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 am
  every week on Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
118 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 354-5456
https://www.sjeliz.org/food-pantry.html
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army, Elizabeth Corps
17 minutes
average wait time

0.39 mi
Info
To make an appointment call (908) 352-7057
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  every week on Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday the 1st
Location
1005 East Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 352-7057
Food pantry (groceries)
Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth
22 minutes
average wait time

0.58 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Fri, June 7th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Fri, June 14th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- 10:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
1121 Elizabeth Ave.
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 289-6322
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 Union Square.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Siloam Hope Cares
17 minutes
average wait time

0.75 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- Fri, June 7th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- Fri, June 14th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
42 Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 354-0016
https://shfpchurch.org/
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
MT. TEMAN CHURCH
17 minutes
average wait time

0.68 mi
Info
Requirements Proof of address Union County SSI Snap
- Requirements
  Number of household members
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, June 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, June 27th (in 4 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, July 25th (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
160 Madison Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
directions
Contact
(908) 351-2625
Food pantry (groceries)
He Hears He Cares Prayer Min Int'l
35 minutes
average wait time

1.07 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Thu, June 6th (next week)
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Thu, June 13th (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
87 First Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07206
directions
Contact
(908) 469-1497
http://www.hehearshecares.com/Our-Resource-Center
Food pantry (groceries)
Jefferson Park Ministries Inc. (JPM)
48 minutes
average wait time

1.02 mi
Info
*Registration will start at 9 am and food distribution will start at 1pm

Diapers aavailable, but parent must register before the 3rd Thursday of the month.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Thu, June 13th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Thu, June 20th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
- Thu, July 11th (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
Location
70 West Grand Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
directions
Contact
(908) 469-9508
https://www.jeffersonparks.com/our-services-1
SNAP/EBT
Union County Division of Social Services
average user rating
Schedule
- Open now!
  8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Next Monday
  8:30 am–4:30 pm
- 8:30 am–4:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday
Location
342 Westminster Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
directions
Contact
(908) 965-2700
https://ucnj.org/dhs/#11
Food pantry (groceries)
St Mary Assumption Of Parish
5 minutes
average wait time

0.86 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves Union County.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sun, June 30th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Sun, July 28th (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Sun, August 25th (in 3 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the last Sunday
Location
155 Washington Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
directions
Contact
(908) 352-5154
Food pantry (groceries)
Iglesia San Jose
56 minutes
average wait time

1.35 mi
Info
Should show up at 8am in the morning as the line is really long.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Must be income-eligible
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, June 8th (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, June 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, July 13th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
38 West End Place
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
directions
Contact
(908) 289-7070
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Union Square 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 Union Square 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 Union Square that’s open today: St. Joseph Social Service Center, He Hears He Cares Prayer Min Int'l, Union County Division of Social Services
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Union Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.