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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Messiah Lutheran Church Food Pantry

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.01 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, January 13th (in 3 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sat, January 17th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, February 10th (in 2 months)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Messiah Lutheran Church Food Pantry

    Location

    3091 Bordentown Avenue

    Parlin, NJ 08859

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 721-8493

    https://www.facebook.com/mlcparlin/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    3.29 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
      • Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

      • Registration required
    • Sat, January 24th (in 4 weeks)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

      • Registration required
    • Sat, February 28th (in 2 months)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

      • Registration required
    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Contact

    (732) 721-7418

    http://www.saintmarysa.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    3.14 mi


    Info

    Distribution is in the Parish Center next to the parking lot

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, January 3rd (next week)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, January 10th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

      every week on Saturday

  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.

  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)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    2.26 mi


    Info

    Pick up is on Friday mornings and evenings. By appointment only, please call (732) 679-4837.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      6:30 pm–9:00 pm

    • Fri, January 2nd (next week)

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 6:30 pm–9:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    3.13 mi


    Info

    • First time users are advised to come on Saturday for the registration process. Previous members are welcomed to come on either days. Distribution will be on 3rd Wednesday and following Thursday
    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, January 15th (in 3 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:30 pm

      • Last name basis
      • Last Names Starting with P–Z
    • Wed, January 21st (in 4 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:30 pm

      • Last name basis
      • Last Names Starting with A–O
    • Wed, February 18th (in 2 months)

      6:00 pm–8:30 pm

      • Last name basis
      • Last Names Starting with A–O
    • 6:00 pm–8:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 6:00 pm–8:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    7 minutes

    average wait time

    3.27 mi


    Info

    Open to Sayreville residents only

    • Requirements

      • Must be income-eligible
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Adult diapers available

    Schedule

    • Tue, January 6th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, January 20th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, February 3rd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Contact

    (732) 721-8053

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.99 mi


    Info

    Must be South River resident

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, January 3rd (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, January 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    3.43 mi


    Info

    Serves the areas of South Amboy, Parlin, Sayreville, and Laurence Harbor.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Mon, January 12th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every 2 weeks on Monday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.42 mi


    Info

    For intake appointment to receive food, you must call 732-721-5600 ext. 6215 (Sandy) or ext. 6625 (Diane). Clients must make initial contact via phone. Required information: 2 proofs of residency, proof of income, SSI/SSD award letter and/or Medicare card.

    Zip codes served: 07735, 07747, 08831, 08859, 08857, 08879

    • Requirements

      • Seniors Only
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Non-perishable food only
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (732) 721-5600

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    3.6 mi


    Info

    Serving all residents of Middlesex County regardless of age or financial status. Call to check on availability for emergency assistance.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, January 3rd (next week)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, January 10th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (732) 251-2062

  15. 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.

  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 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources to see if any are 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.

  20. 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.