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Carteret Park

food pantry
428 Murray Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution site at Carteret Park, Elizabeth, NJ. Service period: July 7, 2025 to August 15, 2025.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon18:00–18:30
Tue18:00–18:30
Wed18:00–18:30
Thu18:00–18:30
Fri18:00–18:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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E-Port Pres Center

food pantry
184 South 1st Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution center
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon15:30–16:30
Tue15:30–16:30
Wed15:30–16:30
Thu15:30–16:30
Fri15:30–16:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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EBENEZER SDA COMMUNITY SERV.

food pantry
1203 E. Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location for Ebenezer SDA Community Services.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Elizabeth Coalition

food pantry
1025 N Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
908-355-0202
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-08; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Union County
Hours
Mon10:00–14:00
Tue10:00–14:00
Wed10:00–14:00
Thu10:00–14:00
Fri10:00–14:00
SatClosed
SunClosed
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
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Elizabeth Library Main

food pantry
11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Main food distribution location at Elizabeth Library
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon18:00–18:30
Tue18:00–18:30
Wed18:00–18:30
Thu18:00–18:30
Fri18:00–18:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Elizabethport Presbyterian Center

food pantry
184 First Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
908-351-4850
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Offers: Clothing
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Elmora Racquet Club

food pantry
23 Fernwood Terrace, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Elmora Racquet Club facility
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon15:30–16:30
Tue15:30–16:30
Wed15:30–16:30
Thu15:30–16:30
Fri15:30–16:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Green Acres Playground

food pantry
169 Bellevue Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Summer food distribution site
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon15:30–16:30
Tue15:30–16:30
Wed15:30–16:30
Thu15:30–16:30
Fri15:30–16:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Holland Playground

food pantry
Praise the Lord Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Praise the Lord Plaza in Elizabeth, NJ.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon06:00–18:30
Tue06:00–18:30
Wed06:00–18:30
Thu06:00–18:30
Fri06:00–18:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Igelsia Jesucristo es el Senor

food pantry
201 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Church location providing food distribution services
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon15:30–16:30
Tue15:30–16:30
Wed15:30–16:30
Thu15:30–16:30
Fri15:30–16:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Jefferson Park

food pantry
441-487 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Jefferson Park, Elizabeth NJ
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon18:00–18:30
Tue18:00–18:30
Wed18:00–18:30
Thu18:00–18:30
Fri18:00–18:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Jefferson Park Ministries

food pantry
70 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
908-469-9508
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu09:00–18:00
Fri09:00–14:00
SatClosed
SunClosed
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
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Jewish Family Service Charlotte Shak Food Pantry

food pantry
655 Westfield Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
908-352-8375
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: county residents
Offers: Produce
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Liberty Baptist Church

food pantry
515-517 Court Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Liberty Baptist Church located in Elizabeth, NJ
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Lynch Memorial

food pantry
1151 Fairmount Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Lynch Memorial
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon18:00–18:30
Tue18:00–18:30
Wed18:00–18:30
Thu18:00–18:30
Fri18:00–18:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Miller Evans Logan Center

food pantry
161 1st Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
(908) 820-4220
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Miller Evans Logan Center
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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New Beginnings Kingdom

food pantry
7 Bridge Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food pantry location at Bridge Street in Elizabeth, NJ
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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PROCEED - Elizabeth Distribution Center

food pantry
1126 Dickinson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Main distribution location for PROCEED food and support services in Elizabeth, NJ
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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School #50- Frances C. Smith

food pantry
1000 South Elmora Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at School #50- Frances C. Smith
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon15:00–15:30
Tue15:00–15:30
Wed15:00–15:30
Thu15:00–15:30
Fri15:00–15:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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School #83A-William F. Halsey Annex

food pantry
699 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at School #83A-William F. Halsey Annex
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon15:00–15:30
Tue15:00–15:30
Wed15:00–15:30
Thu15:00–15:30
Fri15:00–15:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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School 02 - Winfield Scott

food pantry
125 Madison Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Winfield Scott School
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon14:00–15:00
Tue14:00–15:00
Wed14:00–15:00
Thu14:00–15:00
Fri14:00–15:00
SatClosed
SunClosed
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School 12

food pantry
638 Magie Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at School 12
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon15:30–16:30
Tue15:30–16:30
Wed15:30–16:30
Thu15:30–16:30
Fri15:30–16:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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School 15 - Christopher Columbus

food pantry
511 3rd Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5732
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at School 15
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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School 18 - Robert Morris

food pantry
860 Cross Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at School 18 - Robert Morris
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon14:00–15:00
Tue14:00–15:00
Wed14:00–15:00
Thu14:00–15:00
Fri14:00–15:00
SatClosed
SunClosed
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School 19 Woodrow Wilson

food pantry
529 Edgar Road, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon14:00–15:00
Tue14:00–15:00
Wed14:00–15:00
Thu14:00–15:00
Fri14:00–15:00
SatClosed
SunClosed
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School 22- William F. Halloran Sp 2

food pantry
612 Pulaski Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-4874
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at School 22
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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School 23 - Nicholas Murray Butler Sp

food pantry
631 Westminster Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at School 23
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon16:00–16:30
Tue16:00–16:30
Wed16:00–16:30
Thu16:00–16:30
Fri16:00–16:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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School 29 - Dr. Albert Einstein Academy

food pantry
919 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: School meal distribution site
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon15:15–15:45
Tue15:15–15:45
Wed15:15–15:45
Thu15:15–15:45
Fri15:15–15:45
SatClosed
SunClosed
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School 30 Chessie Dentley Roberts

food pantry
730 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6953
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at School 30 Chessie Dentley Roberts
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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School 51 - Donald Stewart

food pantry
544 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at School 51 - Donald Stewart
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon15:00–15:30
Tue15:00–15:30
Wed15:00–15:30
Thu15:00–15:30
Fri15:00–15:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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School 82 - John E Dwyer

food pantry
600 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6849
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Shiloh Baptist Church

food pantry
95 Murray Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Shiloh Baptist Church located in Elizabeth, NJ
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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St Joseph Social Service Center

food pantry
118 Division Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 354-5456
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
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St Mary Assumption Of Parish

food pantry
155 Washington Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
908-352-5154
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
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St Patrick's Church

food pantry
215 Court Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
908-354-0023
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
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Van Arsdale Playground

food pantry
405 New York Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
No phone — get directions below
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Summer meal program location at Van Arsdale Playground
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
Mon18:00–18:30
Tue18:00–18:30
Wed18:00–18:30
Thu18:00–18:30
Fri18:00–18:30
SatClosed
SunClosed
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St Josephs Social Service

soup kitchen
5 Cherry St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
908-351-6640
Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-08; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Open to all
Offers: Meals
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First Baptist Church of Cranford and Elizabeth

○ Closed
food pantry
402 Union Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food pantry distribution location at First Baptist Church
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu12:00–16:00
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Ministerio De Restauracion

○ Closed
food pantry
163-165 Third St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11:00–15:00
ThuClosed
Fri11:00–15:00
SatClosed
SunClosed
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St Mary of the Assumption

○ Closed
food pantry
155 Washington Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food assistance location at 155 Washington Ave, Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
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Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
Sun08:00–13:00
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