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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in New Brunswick, NJ: Hours & Schedule
New Brunswick has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 2 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
2nd Wednesday of each month · 6 PM – 7:30 PM • 3rd Wednesday of each month · 6 PM – 7:30 PM
All areas
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 11 AM – 12:30 PM ET
No ID needed All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10 AM – 2 PM · Mon, Wed: 5 PM – 8 PM ET
Middlesex
None open then.
New Brunswick, NJ has 3 places to get free food as of September 2026: 2 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Elijah's Promise (18 Neilson St) and Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry (5 Paterson Street) are among them. Every listing here 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 New Brunswick
- 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 New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in New Brunswick. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in New Brunswick
- Elijah's Promise: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
- Five Loaves Food Pantry: 10 AM – 2 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in New Brunswick
- Elijah's Promise: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
- Five Loaves Food Pantry: 10 AM – 2 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in New Brunswick
- Elijah's Promise: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
- Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry: 6 PM (2nd Wednesday)
- Five Loaves Food Pantry: 10 AM – 2 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in New Brunswick
- Elijah's Promise: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
- Five Loaves Food Pantry: 10 AM – 2 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in New Brunswick
- Elijah's Promise: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
- Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry: 9 AM (last Friday)
- Five Loaves Food Pantry: 10 AM – 2 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in New Brunswick
- Elijah's Promise: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
- Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry: 10:30 AM (last Saturday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Sunday in New Brunswick
- Elijah's Promise: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in New Brunswick are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, New Brunswick soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (2), Wednesday (2), Thursday (2), Friday (2), Saturday (1), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in New Brunswick open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in New Brunswick. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in New Brunswick today?
Most New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick?
Most New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve New Brunswick and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 08901. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in New Brunswick are open on Monday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in New Brunswick are open Monday: Elijah's Promise, Five Loaves 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 New Brunswick are open on Tuesday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in New Brunswick are open Tuesday: Elijah's Promise, Five Loaves 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 New Brunswick are open on Wednesday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in New Brunswick are open Wednesday: Elijah's Promise, Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry, Five Loaves 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 New Brunswick are open on Thursday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in New Brunswick are open Thursday: Elijah's Promise, Five Loaves 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 New Brunswick are open on Friday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in New Brunswick are open Friday: Elijah's Promise, Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry, Five Loaves 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 New Brunswick are open on Saturday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in New Brunswick are open Saturday: Elijah's Promise, Christ Episcopal Church 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 New Brunswick are open on Sunday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in New Brunswick is open Sunday: Elijah's Promise. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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