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Local Food Pantries

Food pantries operating within Jersey City.  

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For most grocery distributions, you need to bring your own bags, box, or cart.

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AngelaCARES

696 Ocean Avenue

Watch for announcement of days/times.

Bring your own bag.

First come, first served.

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SALVATION ARMY - JERSEY CITY

562 Bergen Ave

 Jersey City NJ 07304

201-435-7355 (option 3)

Operating by appointment only. Call to schedule a pick-up time.

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​THE SHARING PLACE

440 Hoboken Ave

Jersey City NJ 07306

201-963-5518

Third Saturday of the month. 8:00 am - noon.

Distribution is behind the church in the parking lot.

Be prepared to stand outside.

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OUR LADY OF SORROWS/MARY HOUSE

93 Clerk St 

Jersey City NJ 07305

201-433-0626

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30-11:00 am

You must call and make an appointment.

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MT. SINAI GOSPEL CHURCH

27-53 Prescott Street

Jersey City NJ 07304

201-954-1806

Third Saturdays for fresh produce.

Third Mondays for meat and dairy.

Starts around 10:30 am. 

First come, first served.

Bring identification.

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​​OLD BERGEN CHURCH

1 Highland Ave

Jersey City, NJ 07306

201-433-1815

Last Saturday of the month. 9:00 am to noon

You MUST have a referral from social services.

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​DAMASCUS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

114-120 Logan Avenue

Jersey City NJ 07306

201-213-3088

Second Saturday of the month. 10:00 am - noon

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​MOUNT PISGAH AME FOOD PANTRY

354 Forrest St.

Jersey City NJ 07304

201-435-3680 or 201-303-2729

Usually third Saturday of the month. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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​​TRIANGLE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER (EPISCOPAL JERSEY CITY)

247 Old Bergen Road

Jersey City NJ 07305

201-994-4302

Third Saturday of the month. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Most Fridays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

155 North Street

Jersey City, NJ 07307

201-798-0540

Second Saturday of each month. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm​

Church office M-F 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Call if you have an emergency need.

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ST. MATTHEW'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

85 Wayne Street

Jersey City NJ 07302

201-432-9319

Mondays and Fridays 12:00-2:00 pm

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​THE CITYLINE CHURCH

1510 Kennedy Blvd.

Jersey City NJ 07305

201-332-0970

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​JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH

106 Atlantic Street

Jersey City, NJ 07304

973-951-5765

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​​AT THE FEET OF JESUS

732-912-4215

First come, first served.

Usually second, fourth, and fifth Saturdays. 

Pick up a number at 7:00 am.

Seniors served 8:00-8:45 am.

Regular schedule is 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

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