Home Pantry List
If you or someone you know needs food assistance in New Jersey, this page provides verified statewide and regional resources to help you locate food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency meal programs.
This directory connects residents with the official food bank networks that oversee hundreds of partner pantries across the state.
Call: 2-1-1
Out of State: 1-877-652-1148
Text your ZIP code to: 898-211
Website: https://www.nj211.org
NJ 211 provides free and confidential assistance and can connect you directly with the closest food pantry or meal program in your area.
If you are facing immediate hunger, call 2-1-1.
Most food pantries in NJ operate through one of the five regional food banks listed below. Contact your regional organization for partner pantry locations, hours, and eligibility details.
Serves: Essex, Hudson, Union, Passaic, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset and additional counties
Phone: (908) 355-3663
Website: https://cfbnj.org/find-foods-services/
Serves: Monmouth County and Ocean County
Phone: (732) 918-2600
Website: https://fulfillnj.org/get-help/locate-a-pantry-or-soup-kitchen/
Serves: Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem
Phone: (856) 662-4884
Website: https://foodbanksj.org/zip-code-locator/
Serves: Mercer County
Phone: (609) 396-9355
Website: https://mercerstreetfriends.org/food/
Serves: Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren
Phone: (908) 835-2428
Website: https://norwescap.org/what-we-do/health-and-nutrition/food-bank/
Call 2-1-1 for immediate assistance.
Visit your regional food bank website listed above.
Contact your local municipality or county human services office.
Many churches and community centers operate food pantries — always call ahead to confirm hours.
Requirements vary by location. Some food pantries may ask for:
• Photo identification
• Proof of New Jersey address
• Household size information
• Appointment confirmation
Policies differ by site, so always confirm before visiting.
• Pantry hours may change without notice.
• Some locations require appointments.
• Most services are free of charge.
• NJ 211 assistance is confidential.
February 2026