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Food Pantries, Food Banks and Free Meals in New Jersey

Search for food assistance throughout New Jersey, including food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile distributions, and meal programs.

Hours, eligibility rules, and food availability may change. Contact the organization before visiting whenever possible.

Active Programs 524 approved listings in New Jersey
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Angel’s Closet Foodbank

Food assistance Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Millville, NJ 1716 Broad St
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Open every Monday 1-3pm Except Christmas, Easter, Labor Day and Memorial Day Must show a NJ photo ID first time visit

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Harvest House Community Lunch Program

Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Sussex, NJ 37 Main St.
Schedule: Monday-Friday11:45 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Harvest House is a non-profit community lunch program located in the rear of 37 Main St., Sussex, New Jersey. We have been providing a free, hot meal in this community for almost 25 years.Our mission is to provide a hot, nourishing midday m...

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Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Orange, NJ 105 Main Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges (IFPO) is a "client choice" food pantry that provides supplemental and emergency food to low-income residents of Orange and East Orange, NJ. IFPO is an all-volunteer collaborative effort of four rel...

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A Better Way

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Trenton, NJ 416 Bellevue Avenue, Suite 202
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Our mission is to help those re-entering society, at-risk youth and their families to find A Better Way to live. Food Pantry hours: Monday & Friday 12 -1:30 PM

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Isaiah House Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
East Orange, NJ 238 North Munn Avenue
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Isaiah House Food Pantry serves members of the community with food bags to address an immediate need. Food bags are distributed based on a referral from another community agency such as: churches, health centers, welfare, clinics, etc....

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Little Zion UAME Church Food Pantry

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Belleville, NJ 154 Stephens Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

At 10 a.m. on the third and fourth Saturdays of each month New Jersey residents can come and recieve perishable and non-perishable goods. The distributed foods come from the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, donations from members and frien...

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MEND - Apostles House

Free groceries Senior food assistance Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Newark, NJ 22 Grant Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Meeting Emergency Needs With Dignity (MEND) is an interfaith network of 16 food pantries located throughout Essex County, NJ. Hours: Families: M, W, F: 9am-12pm; 1-3pm; Seniors: Fri: 9am-12pm, 1-3pm

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MEND - Elizabeth Ave. Presbyterian Church

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Newark, NJ 761 Elizabeth Avenue
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment information listed

Meeting Emergency Needs With Dignity (MEND) is an interfaith network of 16 food pantries located throughout Essex County, NJ. Hours: Every Thurs: 9:30-10:30am (By appointment with reference)

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MEND - Roseville Presbyterian Church

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Newark, NJ 36 Roseville Avenue
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Meeting Emergency Needs With Dignity (MEND) is an interfaith network of 16 food pantries located throughout Essex County, NJ. Hours: 2nd & 4th Mon of every month

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MEND - St. Joseph’s Church

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Maplewood, NJ 241 Hilton Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Meeting Emergency Needs With Dignity (MEND) is an interfaith network of 16 food pantries located throughout Essex County. Hours: 3rd Sat of the month: 10-11am Any weekday for emergencies

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New Covenant United Methodist Church Food Pantry

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Hamilton Township, NJ 1965 S Broad Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

In April 2008 the New Covenant United Methodist church reopened the pantry as a service ministry after recognizing the need for food assistance for families living in the Hamilton, Trenton, and Bordentown areas. It is open the third Wednesd...

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New Hope Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Trenton, NJ 400 Hamilton Avenue
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

New hope Food Pantry Hours - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1st & 3rd Saturday Monthly

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New Jersey FAQ

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Where can I find free food in New Jersey?

Use the city links on this page or search by ZIP code to compare pantries, meal programs, and other food assistance listings.

Do programs have the same requirements statewide?

No. Requirements vary by organization and program. A listing may mention documents, appointments, referrals, or service areas when that information is available.

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