Emergency
Food Distributions
In New Jersey
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is actively coordinating emergency food distributions across the 11 counties we directly serve to ensure that everyone in our communities has access to nutritious food during this critical time.
As families face challenges from rising costs, delayed SNAP benefits, and government workers missing paychecks, we are working with local partners, volunteers, and community organizations to provide immediate relief to those in need.
As part of these distributions, participants will be asked to provide either a government-issued ID or a SNAP EBT card. Below, you’ll find up-to-date information on emergency food distribution sites by county, including dates, times, and locations. If you are unable to attend one of these events, please click here to visit our Find Food page for additional resources and local pantry information.
We are here to help—because no one in New Jersey should go hungry.
Emergency Food Distribution Dates & Times
This list is being updated in real time as details become available. Please check back often.
Atlantic County
November 17
Egg Harbor Township Recreation Center
5045 English Creek Ave.
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
11:00am – 3:00pm
Bergen County
November 17
Overpeck Park
199 Challenger Rd.
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
9:30am – 1:30pm
Host: Food Insecurity Task Force
Serving: Thanksgiving Needs
Cape May County
Essex County
November 10
Essex County Weequahic Park
Elizabeth Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
(Across from 585 Elizabeth Ave.)
10:00am
Hosts: Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive
The Board of County Commissioners
RWJBarnabas Health
Community FoodBank Of New Jersey
Distribution Type: Walk-Thru
Serving: SNAP Clients Only
November Saturdays:
8th, 15th, 22nd
November Mondays:
10th, 17th, 24th
44 Hermon Street
Newark, NJ 07105
Saturdays 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Mondays 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Host: Ironbound Community Corp
Distribution Type: Walk-Up
November Saturdays:
8th, 15th, 22nd
November Mondays:
10th, 17th, 24th
701 South Avenue Orange
Newark, NJ 07106
Saturdays 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Mondays 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Host: Allen Village FP & Community Promise
Distribution Type: Walk-Up
November Saturdays:
8th, 15th, 22nd
November Mondays:
10th, 17th, 24th
345 Broadway
Newark NJ 07104
Saturdays 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Mondays 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Host: MEND
Distribution Type: Walk-Up
November Saturdays:
8th, 15th, 22nd
November Mondays:
10th, 17th, 24th
150 3RD Street
Newark, NJ 07107
Saturdays 3pm-8pm
Mondays 12pm- 5pm
Host: Newark Public Schools, Greater Newark, Urban League
Distribution Type: Walk-Up
November Saturdays:
8th, 15th, 22nd
November Mondays:
10th, 17th, 24th
1 Belmont Runyon Way
Newark, NJ 07108
Saturdays 3pm-8pm
Mondays 12pm- 5pm
Host: CHCA, Ironbound Community Corp, Unified Services
Distribution Type: Walk-Up
Union County
November 18
Early Childhood and Family Services Center
1201 East 7th St.
Plainfield, NJ 07062
10:00AM
Host: HOPES Community Action Partnership, Inc.
Distribution Type: Food Pantry
Serving: Families In Need
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