Food Pantry in Hudson County, New Jersey

Soup Kitchen: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm; Food Pantry: Thursday, 10:00 am

Founded as an agency in 1982, a coalition of concerned ecumenical congregations, designed Let’s Celebrate to help satisfy the overwhelming need for emergency food services in Jersey City, New Jersey. In the early 1980’s the number of homeless and hungry people far outnumbered public food pantries and soup kitchens, creating a population without access to one of their basic needs; food. We have since broadened the scope of our community services to address the root causes of hunger by combining a comprehensive framework of ancillary support services including nutrition assistance, financial education and planning, supportive housing, affordable housing and social service support. We are a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization so all contributions are tax deductible at limits designated by state and federal law. Located in the Greenville section of the City, the pantry site provides bagged groceries to needy people on the fourth (4th) Saturday of every month, 10 am to Noon. The site serves nutritious food to over 400 families and individuals per month.

Founded as an agency in 1982, a coalition of concerned ecumenical congregations, designed Let’s Celebrate to help satisfy the overwhelming need for emergency food services in Jersey City, New Jersey. In the early 1980’s the number of homeless and hungry people far outnumbered public food pantries and soup kitchens, creating a population without access to one of their basic needs; food. We have since broadened the scope of our community services to address the root causes of hunger by combining a comprehensive framework of ancillary support services including nutrition assistance, financial education and planning, supportive housing, affordable housing and social service support. We are a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization so all contributions are tax deductible at limits designated by state and federal law. Located in the Westside section of the City, the pantry site provides bagged groceries to needy people on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Saturday of every month, 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The site serves nutritious food to over 200 families and individuals per month.

The food pantry is one of the missions of Old Bergen Church, and is a major part of our stewardship to the community. The OBC Food Pantry is run by the deacons with a few very dedicated volunteers, and has faithfully operated for over 20 years. The pantry is open the last Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM until 12:00 noon, except in November and December, when distribution is one week before Thanksgiving or Christmas. Food typically consists of boxed and canned items such as pasta, rice, milk, juice, vegetables, cereal, snacks, and frozen meats. Bags of food are distributed from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. To obtain food, one must have a referral from any of the recognized agencies in Jersey City, NJ. All clients must bring proof of identification and their social security number. To receive an extra ("family") bag, parents must provide proof such as birth certificates or social security cards of their children. Some of the referral agencies in Jersey City include: Let's Celebrate, Horizon Health Center , Health and Human Services, Jersey City Episcopal Community Development, C-Line Community Outreach Center (Community Builders) , and Urban League.

Founded as an agency in 1982, a coalition of concerned ecumenical congregations, designed Let’s Celebrate to help satisfy the overwhelming need for emergency food services in Jersey City, New Jersey. In the early 1980’s the number of homeless and hungry people far outnumbered public food pantries and soup kitchens, creating a population without access to one of their basic needs; food. We have since broadened the scope of our community services to address the root causes of hunger by combining a comprehensive framework of ancillary support services including nutrition assistance, financial education and planning, supportive housing, affordable housing and social service support. We are a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization so all contributions are tax deductible at limits designated by state and federal law. Located in the Lafayette section of the City, the pantry site provides bagged groceries to needy people on the third (3rd) Saturday of every month, 10 am to noon. The site serves nutritious food to over 275 families and individuals per month.

The Sharing Place at St. Paul Lutheran Church offers bags of groceries or ready-made meals to needy people on the last two Saturdays of every month, 8 am to noon. We serve nutritious food to over 600 families and individuals per month. This number has grown at a rate of about 15% per year for the past several years.

JFS Orlando's Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry provides emergency food assistance to hungry individuals and families in Central Florida. Clients are eligible to receive food assistance at no cost to them once every six months. Appointments only! Please call 407-644-7593 and dial “0” to schedule an appointment.

Call 407-644-7593 to schedule an appointment. Please bring a photo ID and Social Security cards for those living in the household.

Open Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10AM-2PM. Our Food Pantry is open twice a month to to provide groceries and other items to families and individuals in need. Additionally, we are open every Saturday from 11:30AM to 2:00PM to serve lunch.

H.I.G.H.W.A.Y.S. (Helping Individuals Gain Hope Will Always Yield Success) provides crisis intervention, counseling and supportive employment training, as well as a Thrift Shop, emergency assistance to homeless individuals and families, and emergency food bank. H.I.G.H.W.A.Y.S. is sustained by the work of many dedicated volunteers. H.I.G.H.W.A.Y.S. coordinates the community’s emergency food bank, and assists various homeless shelters, and a battered women’s shelter with furniture and supplies to support new beginnings. The Thrift Shop offers low cost items such as clothing, books, toys, home goods, and furniture. And you can help us to help others! Donate new or gently used furniture, household items, clothing and toys; volunteer in our thrift store; or become a job coach or mentor. Please also remember the holidays, and share by donating turkeys and food items for our holiday food baskets. In addition, H.I.G.H.W.A.Y.S. provides individual services that focus on concrete assistance and counseling to address barriers to self-sufficiency. Services are free. Products are available according to ability to pay.

We have an Emergency Food Pantry to supply food as necessary to qualified individuals.

Founded as an agency in 1982, a coalition of concerned ecumenical congregations, designed Let’s Celebrate to help satisfy the overwhelming need for emergency food services in Jersey City, New Jersey. In the early 1980’s the number of homeless and hungry people far outnumbered public food pantries and soup kitchens, creating a population without access to one of their basic needs; food. We have since broadened the scope of our community services to address the root causes of hunger by combining a comprehensive framework of ancillary support services including nutrition assistance, financial education and planning, supportive housing, affordable housing and social service support. We are a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization so all contributions are tax deductible at limits designated by state and federal law. Located in the Downtown section of the City, the pantry site provides bagged groceries to needy people on the 2nd Saturday of the month 9 am to Noon. The site serves nutritious food to over 700 families and individuals per month.

Founded as an agency in 1982, a coalition of concerned ecumenical congregations, designed Let’s Celebrate to help satisfy the overwhelming need for emergency food services in Jersey City, New Jersey. In the early 1980’s the number of homeless and hungry people far outnumbered public food pantries and soup kitchens, creating a population without access to one of their basic needs; food. We have since broadened the scope of our community services to address the root causes of hunger by combining a comprehensive framework of ancillary support services including nutrition assistance, financial education and planning, supportive housing, affordable housing and social service support. We are a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization so all contributions are tax deductible at limits designated by state and federal law. Located in the Lafayette section of the City, the pantry site provides a consumer choice food pantry. Consumer choice pantries operate like supermarkets where customers choose their own food based on the size and needs of their family. Groceries are provided, by appointment, on Wednesday and Thursdays. The TSM Community Kitchen serves nutritious hot breakfast (8:00 am – 9:00 am) and lunch (11:30 am – 1:30 pm) each weekday. Breakfast consists of an entrée, fruit, coffee / tea and juice; lunch consists of an entree, vegetables, salad, bread, fruit, dessert and juice. We serve a healthy portion with the option for seconds once all other guests are served. For many of our consumers, the meals they have with us may be their only meals of the day. The TSM opens on holidays, with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas when many other agencies and groups provide special dinners. The TSM Thanksgiving and Christmas celebration luncheons are generally held a day or so before the holiday. The TSM hosts barbeques on Memorial, Independence and Labor Days.

Palisades Emergency Residence Corporation (PERC) exists to defeat the cycle of poverty, understanding that food and shelter are fundamental human rights. PERC believes that with help, there is hope. We believe that every person deserves dignity, respect and opportunity. PERC achieves our mission by providing emergency shelter, a day program with access to housing case management and support services, permanent housing for chronically homeless individuals, outreach in the community, a soup kitchen and food pantry.

The Food Pantry at Gospel Tabernacle is a wonderful resource in the church that reaches out to our neighbors in North Bergen, West New York, Guttenberg, and Union City. Distribution of groceries and food staples to the community and the church takes place every Second and Third Thursday of The Month from 11:00 Am to 7:30pm. Volunteers are needed to help distribute the food on Pantry Thursdays or organize the food into bags and help with unloading the trucks when they come in on the second Saturday of the month in the morning starting at 9am.

Founded as an agency in 1982, a coalition of concerned ecumenical congregations, designed Let’s Celebrate to help satisfy the overwhelming need for emergency food services in Jersey City, New Jersey. In the early 1980’s the number of homeless and hungry people far outnumbered public food pantries and soup kitchens, creating a population without access to one of their basic needs; food. We have since broadened the scope of our community services to address the root causes of hunger by combining a comprehensive framework of ancillary support services including nutrition assistance, financial education and planning, supportive housing, affordable housing and social service support. We are a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization so all contributions are tax deductible at limits designated by state and federal law. Located in the Lafayette section of the City, Calvary’s Kitchen serves lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. to an average 85 individuals each Wednesday. Meals are served in the hall of the church. Consumers sign-in as they enter the building. They are then seated and served by volunteers.

Founded as an agency in 1982, a coalition of concerned ecumenical congregations, designed Let’s Celebrate to help satisfy the overwhelming need for emergency food services in Jersey City, New Jersey. In the early 1980’s the number of homeless and hungry people far outnumbered public food pantries and soup kitchens, creating a population without access to one of their basic needs; food. We have since broadened the scope of our community services to address the root causes of hunger by combining a comprehensive framework of ancillary support services including nutrition assistance, financial education and planning, supportive housing, affordable housing and social service support. We are a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization so all contributions are tax deductible at limits designated by state and federal law. Located in the Marion section of the City, the pantry site provides bagged groceries to needy people on the fourth (4th) Friday of every month, 4 pm to 7 pm. The site serves nutritious food to over 300 families and individuals per month.

The Mary House Emergency Food Pantry of Our Lady of Sorrows Church exists to help families and individuals who are experiencing an emergency need for food. Such emergencies can be due to loss of jobs, bills that exhaust existing resources, robbery, illness or some other similar reason. It is our purpose to be a "life raft" until the emergency is past. The food Panty depends entirely on the generosity of our parishioners and our other supporters. Parish Volunteers staff the pantry. The Emergency Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Those serviced by this food pantry need to be registered and must bring identification including proof of address, family size, and income.