How many free food pantries are there in Elizabeth, New Jersey?

Feed America's directory lists 41 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Elizabeth?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Elizabeth open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Elizabeth, New Jersey?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Elizabeth?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Elizabeth?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Food Pantries in Elizabeth, NJ

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Carteret Park

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428 Murray Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

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Food Pantries in Elizabeth, NJ

Carteret Park

E-Port Pres Center

EBENEZER SDA COMMUNITY SERV.

Elizabeth Coalition

Elizabeth Library Main

Elizabethport Presbyterian Center

Elmora Racquet Club

Green Acres Playground

Holland Playground

Igelsia Jesucristo es el Senor

Jefferson Park

Jewish Family Service Charlotte Shak Food Pantry

Liberty Baptist Church

Lynch Memorial

Miller Evans Logan Center

New Beginnings Kingdom

PROCEED - Elizabeth Distribution Center

School #50- Frances C. Smith

School #83A-William F. Halsey Annex

School 02 - Winfield Scott

School 12

School 15 - Christopher Columbus

School 18 - Robert Morris

School 19 Woodrow Wilson

School 22- William F. Halloran Sp 2

School 23 - Nicholas Murray Butler Sp

School 29 - Dr. Albert Einstein Academy

School 30 Chessie Dentley Roberts

School 51 - Donald Stewart

School 82 - John E Dwyer

Shiloh Baptist Church

St Joseph Social Service Center

St Mary Assumption Of Parish

St Patrick's Church

Van Arsdale Playground

St Josephs Social Service

First Baptist Church of Cranford and Elizabeth

Jefferson Park Ministries

Jefferson Park Ministries

Ministerio De Restauracion

St Mary of the Assumption

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