Together with the Community Food Bank, our dedicated volunteers, and community contributors, St. Joseph's distributes food to clients in our geographic service area.

Hungry people are not always who you would imagine; they come from all walks of life. Some receive public assistance, but many are children, seniors and the working poor. Many people do have jobs but, no matter how hard they work, they are simply earning too little to feed their families and also pay basic expenses.  

We know that our work helps to feed these people in need.

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If you need food...

If possible, please call ahead to make an appointment to register with one of our social workers at 908-354-5456:    Antonia (x409) or Sarah (x407).

Or please come in to speak with them during the following hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration is needed to participate in the Food Pantry. 
​      Documents needed for registration.    

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If you would like
to donate food...
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• Please help us reach our food goals. Rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and diet-related conditions are high in our community. There is a link between food insecurity and lack of healthy food choices to poor health outcomes. Our goal is to make healthier food options available by providing foods that are:
   
  • Nutrient dense
  • Minimally processed
  • Lower in sodium
  • Lower in added sugar
  • Lower in saturated fat
  • Whole grain, fiber rich

 

• We also need full size Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Toothpaste, Deodorant; Disposable Razors (men’s and women’s); Disposable Diapers, especially sizes 3,4,5, and 6.

 

• Donations are accepted during the following hours: 

               Monday – Friday
               8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
               Saturday
               9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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• For a complete list of our most needed items, please click here.

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City of Elizabeth Transit and Food Provider Map:   Click here.