Free Food in Trenton, NJ
Trenton, New Jersey's capital, sits on the Delaware River where history and contemporary life intersect. The city has built systems to support residents across all neighborhoods.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 26% of Trenton residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 13 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Trenton resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Trenton
- Food Pantry: 11
- Meal Program: 2
- Soup Kitchen: 2
Resources in Trenton
13 results
Cadwalader Asbury United Methodist Church
189 S Broad St
Food Pantry
Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Alpha and Omega
531 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Food Pantry
First Haitian Church of God
1501 Greenwood Avenue
Food Pantry
Holy Apostles Episcopal Church / TASK Satellite Location
1040 Yardville Allentown Rd
Food Pantry
Lutheran Church of the Redeemed
189 S Broad St
Food Pantry
Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults
409 Cypress Ln
Food Pantry
Mount Carmel Guild - Catholic Charities Food Pantry
73 N Clinton Ave
Food Pantry
Mt. Carmel Guild
189 S. Broad St."
Food Pantry
Princeton Deliverance Center
301 Southard Street
Food Pantry
Rescue Mission of Trenton
98 Carroll St
Food Pantry
South Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
140 Centre St
Meal ProgramSoup Kitchen
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
2 Escher St
Meal ProgramSoup Kitchen
Trinity Cathedral Food Pantry
56 Escher Street"
Food Pantry
Common questions about free food in Trenton
Where can I get free food in Trenton?
Trenton has 13 free-food resources, including summer feeding programs, food pantries, meal programs, soup kitchens, and SNAP offices.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most locations are open to anyone, but note that some listed programs like SNAP offices do have eligibility requirements. It helps to call ahead.
Is the food really free?
Yes, the food is free to access. No referral needed.