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Find Free Food In CandlewoodLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Howell Emergency Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    0.21 mi


    • Requirements

      • Office Hours: Mon 9am - 11am
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Location

    449 Adelphia Rd

    Howell, NJ 07731

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 938-2368

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Christ Church Pantry

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.36 mi


    Info

    They are open on 3rd Saturday on the month of November

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Open to NJ residents
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 months)

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, June 8th (in 3 months)

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 8:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Location

    71 Oak Glen Road

    Howell Township, NJ 07731

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 938-7500

    https://www.christchurchnj.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    His Mercy House Pantry

    average user rating

    3.51 mi


    Info

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Location

    1244 West Farms Road

    Howell Township, NJ 07731

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 431-0299

    https://ibcnj.org/

  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 Candlewood.

  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)

    Zichron Shneur

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    3.52 mi


    Info

    Will be closed on 4th of July, so distribution will be 2nd and 4th Tuesday.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      2:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Tue, April 16th (in 3 weeks)

      2:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 months)

      2:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • 2:30 pm–4:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 2:30 pm–4:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Location

    280 Oak Knoll Road

    Lakewood, NJ 08701

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 363-6330

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    By Faith Ministries Food Pantry

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.84 mi


    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Fri, April 5th (next week)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Friday

    Location

    322 East 5th Street

    Lakewood, NJ 08701

    directions

    Contact

    (609) 577-4310

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Feed the Need

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    3.93 mi


    Info

    Methodist Church - you have to ring the bell in order to get it

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:30 am–11:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:30 am–11:30 pm

    • Tue, April 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–11:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–11:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Location

    678 5th Street

    Lakewood, NJ 08701

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 363-8885

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Calvary LightHouse

    39 minutes

    average wait time

    3.77 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, April 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, April 16th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Location

    1133 East County Line Road

    Lakewood, NJ 08701

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    New Life Pantry.

    no ratings yet

    3.83 mi


    Info

    • Have a sooup kitchen every thursday except for the third Thursday when the food pantry is running.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Thu, April 11th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 12:30 pm–4:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Location

    211 4th Street

    Lakewood, NJ 08701

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 642-4335

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities

    no ratings yet

    3.96 mi


    Info

    Offers assistance with clothing, purses, baby items, toys, and books upon availability.

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Location

    200 Monmouth Avenue

    Lakewood, NJ 08701

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Sixth Street Baptist Pantry

    no ratings yet

    3.68 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, April 27th (next month)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Location

    15 6th Street

    Lakewood, NJ 08701

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Candlewood 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 Candlewood 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 Candlewood that’s open today: Feed the Need

  20. Where are you located?

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