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.

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.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places 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.

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.

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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

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

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 that’s open today: Jewish Family & Children's Service , Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults (Princeton Café for Older Adults) , Hillsborough Township C.A.N. (Community Assistance Network) Food Pantry

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Jewish Family & Children's Service
4 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

4.64 mi
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Kosher food available
- Info
  May be closed during Jewish holidays
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- January 19th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Monday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
707 Alexander Rd
Ste 102
Princeton, NJ 08540
directions
Contact
(609) 987-8100
www.jfcsonline.org/foodprograms
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Food pantry (groceries)
Princeton Mobile Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

4.84 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- Wed, February 4th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- Wed, February 18th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Location
301 North Harrison Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
directions
Contact
https://www.pmfpantry.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Islamic Society of Central Jersey Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

5.11 mi
Info
Drive through food distribution available for anyone in need every other Saturday
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, January 31st (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, February 14th (next month)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
4145 U.S. 1
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
directions
Contact
(732) 329-6995
https://www.iscj.org/services/food-pantry
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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.
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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Arm in Arm- Princeton
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

5.8 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- January 19th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Monday
  1:30 pm–4:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  1:30 pm–7:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  1:30 pm–4:00 pm
- 1:30 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday
- 1:30 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
61 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
directions
Contact
(609) 396-9355
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults (Princeton Café for Older Adults)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

5.87 mi
Info
Open to anyone 60 years old or older and their spouses (regardless of age), any county resident with a disability whose primary caregiver is a program participant, anyone volunteering in the program, and the personal care aides of program participants (when they accompany a participant to the site where meals are provided). This program encourages participants to make a suggested donation of $1 for their daily meal. Participants must register for the program by calling 609-989-6650. Transportation can be made available, anyone interested can contact the program for details.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Seniors and people with disabilities
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- January 19th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Monday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
45 Stockton Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
directions
Contact
(609) 989-6650
https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/human-services/aging-disability-resource-connection/office-on-aging/nutrition-program-for-older-adults
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Kirtan & Prasadam Vegetarian Food Distribution
0 reviews
Claimed
no ratings yet

5.68 mi
Info
Not only is prasadam vegetarian but it also excludes onion and garlic and is available for everyone. Prasadam is not limited to Indian-style dishes. Food distribution is every last Sunday of the month from 1pm - 3pm at Princeton YMCA. People can respond as "Going" on the Facebook event page (https://fb.me/e/1WLJJMqW5), or show up at the Princeton YMCA on the last Sunday of every month between 1:00-3:00 PM. During warm months distribution is outside under a big red tent, and during cold months it is inside the Y. Princeton Kindness serves meals every tuesday https://princetonkindness.wordpress.com/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm
- Sun, January 25th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, January 27th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the last Sunday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
59 Paul Robeson Place
Princeton, NJ 08540
directions
Contact
(732) 604-4135
https://bviscs.org/contact/
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grace For Dinner at Grace Presbyterian Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

4.88 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, February 14th (next month)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Sat, February 14th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  Appointments required
- Sat, March 14th (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  Appointments required
- 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
Location
52 Sand Hills Road
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
directions
Contact
(732) 297-9182
https://www.gracepcsb.org/grace-for-dinner
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Food pantry (groceries)
Plainsboro Food Pantry
3 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

7.69 mi
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: twice a month
  Walk-ins accepted
Schedule
- Thu, January 22nd (next week)
  12:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Thu, February 12th (in 4 weeks)
  12:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Thu, February 26th (next month)
  12:30 pm–2:30 pm
- 12:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 12:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
641 Plainsboro Rd
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
directions
Contact
(609) 799-0909
https://www.plainsboronj.com/495/2020-Food-Pantry-Calendar
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Princeton Cornerstone Community Kitchen
1 review
Claimed
no ratings yet

5.66 mi
Info
Dinners are served at 5 pm until 6:30pm each Wednesday at the Princeton United Methodist church in Princeton, NJ . A free grocery and gently used clothing store are also provided to our guests
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  5:00 pm–6:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Fresh produce
  Dinner
- Wed, January 28th (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm–6:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Fresh produce
  Dinner
- Wed, February 4th (in 3 weeks)
  5:00 pm–6:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Fresh produce
  Dinner
- 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
7 Vandeventer Avenue
Princeton, NJ 08542
directions
Contact
(609) 697-6185
https://www.princetoncornerstone.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hillsborough Township C.A.N. (Community Assistance Network) Food Pantry
3 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

5.57 mi
Info
Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex

Requires a lease or morguage statement to proof address.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Appointments required
  Registration required on site
  Completed application
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  8:00 am–4:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–4:30 pm
- January 19th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Monday
  8:00 am–4:30 pm
- 8:00 am–4:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844
directions
Contact
(908) 369-3880
http://www.hillsborough-nj.org/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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.
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.
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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
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 that’s open today: Jewish Family & Children's Service, Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults (Princeton Café for Older Adults), Hillsborough Township C.A.N. (Community Assistance Network) Food Pantry
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.