Free Food in Linden, NJ
Linden is a working-class city in Union County where neighbors have built strong institutions to support each other through difficult times. Community bonds run deep here.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 8% of Linden residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 15 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Linden resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Linden
- Summer Feeding: 9
- Food Pantry: 6
Resources in Linden
15 results
Greater Mt Moriah Baptist Church
24 E 14th St
Food Pantry
John T. Gregorio Center
330 Helen St
Food Pantry
LINCS Food Pantry
14 W Munsell Ave
Food Pantry
LPC Mission Project
1506 Orchard Ter
Food Pantry
Linden High School
121 W. St. Georges Ave.
Summer Feeding
Morning Star Community Christian Center
1009 Chandler Ave
Food Pantry
School No. 1
728 North Wood Ave.
Summer Feeding
School No. 2
1700 S. Wood Ave.
Summer Feeding
School No. 4
1602 Dill Avenue
Summer Feeding
School No. 5
1014 Bower St.
Summer Feeding
School No. 6
19 E. Morris Avenue
Summer Feeding
School No. 8
500 West Blancke St.
Summer Feeding
School No. 9
1401 Deerfield Terrace
Summer Feeding
Sisters & Brothers Outreach
1316 E Saint Georges Ave
Food Pantry
Soehl Middle School
300 East Elm Street
Summer Feeding
Common questions about free food in Linden
Where can I get free food in Linden?
Linden has 15 free food resources, including summer feeding programs and food pantries. Check our map for locations.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most locations welcome anyone without proof of income. A few may ask you to call ahead or have a service area.
Is the food really free?
Yes, free to everyone. No referral or proof required.