Somerset County residents only. All services are free and available directly without referrals from other agencies. This is not a government agency and personal information is not reported to anyone. You can register and receive food on your first visit with no waiting period. The main pantry-warehouse offers a much larger selection than the satellite locations. Clients can browse and choose their own food. In addition to groceries, personal care items and cleaning supplies are available (ask staff for items not on shelves).

The Salvation Army of Boundbrook serves Somerset County. This location offers food assistance and other items like clothing, school supplies, holiday meals, and coats. Their administrative office is located at 615 Huachong Avenue in Plainfield. For program updates, visit their Facebook page 'njsaBoundbrook'.

Community hunger-relief support intended to restore the lives of underprivileged people, meet local community needs, and reduce hunger one family at a time.

Only open to Somerset County residents.

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

Pantry assists anyone looking for assistance. Delivery is available for senior citizens and those you do not or cannot drive.

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.

New clients must call for an appointment 732 356-0081. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Food Room: Open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 noon and the third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (excluding July & August). Limited capacity, arrive early. Clients are limited to once a month service and must show proof of residency in Piscataway, Dunellen, Middlesex, South Plainfield, Edison, Highland Park or Green Brook. Must show proof of need (eg. TANF, SSI, WIC, FOOD STAMPS, MEDICAID, DISABILITY, WELFARE, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION) or show proof of low household income not in excess of Federal Guidelines. Canned and refrigerated food donations, personal care products and pet food accepted. Fishes & Loaves Cafe: Free, home-cooked dinners for anyone in need the third Friday of each month (excluding July & August). Eat-In the cafe 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. or take-out meals. Held at the former school cafeteria at Our Lady of Fatima RC Church, New Market Road, Piscataway. All are welcome!

SHIP is a faith-based, interfaith and community-funded grassroots organization providing emergency food assistance and prepared meals alongside supportive services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness and hunger in the Somerset County region. Programs include a Safe Harbor drop-in center, an emergency food pantry, Brown Bag Lunches (ready-to-eat prepackaged meals), and the Mobile Soup Kitchen Disaster Unit truck. The program also offers emergency interim housing, clothing distribution, hygiene items, case management, advocacy, and connections to housing and other supports.