Local Food Pantries
Food pantries operating within Jersey City.
For most grocery distributions, you need to bring your own bags, box, or cart.
AngelaCARES
696 Ocean Avenue
Watch for announcement of days/times.
Bring your own bag.
First come, first served.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DAMASCUS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
114-120 Logan Avenue
Jersey City NJ 07306
201-213-3088
Second Saturday of the month. 10:00 am - noon
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
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
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.
ST. MATTHEW'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
85 Wayne Street
Jersey City NJ 07302
201-432-9319
Mondays and Fridays 12:00-2:00 pm
THE CITYLINE CHURCH
1510 Kennedy Blvd.
Jersey City NJ 07305
201-332-0970
JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH
106 Atlantic Street
Jersey City, NJ 07304
973-951-5765
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