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 need for registration.    

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If you would like
to donate food...

• We are always in need of the following items:  Soups, Canned vegetables, Beans, Fruit, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Tuna Fish, Boxes of Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Rice, Cereal, Shelf Stable Milk, and all varieties of baby food and cereal. 
• 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

• 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.