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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Camden, NJ: Hours & Schedule
Camden has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 16 other free-food locations shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM ET
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3rd Saturday of each month · 9 AM – 11 AM
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 4 PM – 5 PM · Sat: 12 PM – 1 PM ET
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM ET
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4th Saturday of each month · 9:30 AM – 12 PM
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Mon, Wed, Fri: 9 AM – 3:30 PM · Tue: 1 PM – 3:30 PM · Thu: 1 PM – 5:30 PM ET
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Wed: 9 AM – 1 PM ET
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None open then.
Located in South Jersey, Camden serves as the county seat for Camden County. The directory lists 17 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 16 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Cathedral Kitchen (1514 Federal Street) and Aids Coalition Of Southern New Jersey (1466 Crestmont Avenue) are among them. Every listing is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.
What to bring
- A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
- Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
- Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
- The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need
How it works in Camden
- Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
- Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
- Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
- Take what you need. There's no cost and no application
You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.
What neighbors know
These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Camden, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.
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Open by day in Camden
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Camden. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Camden
- Cathedral Kitchen: 4 PM – 5 PM
- Aids Coalition Of Southern New Jersey: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Crestbury Apartments Social Services: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Salvation Army: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Camden
- Cathedral Kitchen: 4 PM – 5 PM
- Aids Coalition Of Southern New Jersey: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Crestbury Apartments Social Services: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Salvation Army: 1 PM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Camden
- Cathedral Kitchen: 4 PM – 5 PM
- Aids Coalition Of Southern New Jersey: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Crestbury Apartments Social Services: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Salvation Army: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
- Touch New Jersey Food Pantry: 9 AM – 1 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Camden
- Cathedral Kitchen: 4 PM – 5 PM
- Aids Coalition Of Southern New Jersey: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Crestbury Apartments Social Services: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Salvation Army: 1 PM – 5:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Camden
- Cathedral Kitchen: 4 PM – 5 PM
- Aids Coalition Of Southern New Jersey: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Crestbury Apartments Social Services: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Salvation Army: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Camden
- Cathedral Kitchen: 12 PM – 1 PM
- Camden's Charter School Network School Pantry: 9 AM (3rd Saturday)
- Sacred Heart Food Sharing Program: 9:30 AM (4th Saturday)
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Camden are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Camden soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (4), Tuesday (4), Wednesday (5), Thursday (4), Friday (4), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Camden open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday in Camden. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Camden today?
Most Camden soup kitchens & free meals take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.
What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Camden?
Most Camden soup kitchens & free meals are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Most soup kitchens & free meals are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.
Which soup kitchens & free meals serve Camden, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Camden and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 08105, 08103, 08102, 08104. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Camden are open on Monday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Camden are open Monday: Cathedral Kitchen, Aids Coalition Of Southern New Jersey, Crestbury Apartments Social Services, Salvation Army. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Camden are open on Tuesday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Camden are open Tuesday: Cathedral Kitchen, Aids Coalition Of Southern New Jersey, Crestbury Apartments Social Services, Salvation Army. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Camden are open on Wednesday?
5 soup kitchens & free meals in Camden are open Wednesday: Cathedral Kitchen, Aids Coalition Of Southern New Jersey, Crestbury Apartments Social Services, Salvation Army, Touch New Jersey Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Camden are open on Thursday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Camden are open Thursday: Cathedral Kitchen, Aids Coalition Of Southern New Jersey, Crestbury Apartments Social Services, Salvation Army. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Camden are open on Friday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Camden are open Friday: Cathedral Kitchen, Aids Coalition Of Southern New Jersey, Crestbury Apartments Social Services, Salvation Army. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Camden are open on Saturday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Camden are open Saturday: Cathedral Kitchen, Camden's Charter School Network School Pantry, Sacred Heart Food Sharing Program. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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