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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Zarephath Christian Church Food Bank - My Neighbor’s Pantry

    19 reviews

    Claimed

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    4.2 mi


    Info

    A food-assistance ministry of Zarephath Christian Church that serves struggling individuals and families in its designated service area.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm @ My Neighbor's Ministry Center

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm @ My Neighbor's Ministry Center

    • Sat, September 5th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm @ My Neighbor's Ministry Center

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Zarephath Christian Church Food Bank - My Neighbor’s Pantry

    Location

    2 Ministry Center Drive

    Zarephath, NJ 08890

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 560-4001

    https://www.zcc.live/outreach

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.7 mi


    Info

    Please call for an appointment at 732-246-0009 Also served: Franklin Township

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Next Monday

      2:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Thursday

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Saturday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

  4. Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    4.2 mi


    Info

    Distributes free food and basic household and personal-care items to families and individuals in need. The pantry provides food assistance, with items varying by availability, and the affiliated ministry also operates a clothing resource.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm @ My Neighbor's Ministries

      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm @ My Neighbor's Ministries

      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Sat, September 5th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm @ My Neighbor's Ministries

      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (732) 560-4001(Thu 10am–1pm, Sat 10am–12pm)

    https://www.zcc.live/outreach

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  5. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Blackwells Mills.

  7. What do I have to bring?

    Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Claimed

    28 minutes

    average wait time

    4.68 mi


    Info

    This is a drive through program and walk-ups welcome too! Please have an empty trunk ready for us. No appointments, you do not have to live in Franklin to access services – ALL are welcomed.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am

    • Wed, October 7th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

    • Wed, November 4th (in 3 months)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.78 mi


    Info

    A monthly free meal and choice of groceries for anyone in need. Guests pre-order their meal from 2 options. Orders must be received by the Monday before. 1 meal per person. Any surplus meals are handed out 5:45-6 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Delivery available only to clients with mobility or transportation challenges (must live within 15-mins drive of church, approx. 5 miles.). Delivery request must be made when placing order.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, September 12th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Sat, September 12th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Sat, October 10th (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    5.15 mi


    Info

    A faith-based community-support resource operated by Eternal Life Christian Center to help local residents.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, September 5th (next week)

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, September 12th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 8:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    4.87 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, September 18th (in 3 weeks)

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Fri, October 16th (in 2 months)

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Fri, November 20th (in 3 months)

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    3.77 mi


    Info

    Diapers, toothpaste, soap, fresh produce, and cleaning supplies; keeping up with household and hygiene supplies can be much easier by visiting one of our two specialty pantries. Please note that BABY DIAPERS, BABY FORMULA & ADULT DIAPERS is an additional program and will require additional proof of documentation.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Tue, September 8th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Tue, September 15th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    5.88 mi


    Info

    The North Brunswick Food Bank is a township‑run pantry that provides grocery assistance and basic necessities such as toiletries to eligible North Brunswick residents. Entrance is off Georges Road (near Wells Fargo) on Canastra Road; do not enter from Hermann Road. Do not line up before 9:30 am on Tuesdays or 5:30 pm on Thursdays.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Tue, September 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, September 17th (in 3 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Tuesday

    • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every 2 weeks on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    6.1 mi


    Info

    A church-based community assistance resource in New Brunswick, New Jersey, offering food, clothing, prayer, and counseling to local residents.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sun, September 6th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sun, September 13th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Blackwells Mills accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  16. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  17. Do they have vegetables?

    Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Blackwells Mills do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Blackwells Mills that’s open today: Zarephath Christian Church Food Bank - My Neighbor’s Pantry, Franklin Food Bank, Zarephath My Neighbor's Ministry, ELCC (Eternal Life Christian Center)

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Blackwells Mills for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Blackwells Mills for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Blackwells Mills, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.