Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens

If you or someone you know is struggling to put food on the table, New Jersey has resources to help ensure everyone has access to nutritious meals.

Food pantries provide three to five days of food to prepare and eat at home, while soup kitchens offer prepared meals. 

To find food pantries and soup kitchens near you, return to our homepage (nj211.org), enter your zip code in the top right corner of the page, and search for food pantry or soup kitchen in the open text box.

Before visiting, call to confirm hours and availability. Most food pantries require identification, such as a Social Security card or photo ID, and some may ask for a referral letter from the County Social Service Agency, community organization, or place of worship.