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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.49 mi


    Info

    Requires referral from Social Services

    • Requirements

      • Social Services referral required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • This Friday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Contact

    (908) 232-8137

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    Meal delivery

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Today

      Meal delivery: 10:45 am

      • Hot meal $6.25 per day; hot and cold meal $8.60 per day.
    • Tomorrow

      Meal delivery: 10:45 am

      • Hot meal $6.25 per day; hot and cold meal $8.60 per day.
    • This Friday

      Meal delivery: 10:45 am

      • Hot meal $6.25 per day; hot and cold meal $8.60 per day.
    • Meal delivery: 10:45 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    2.05 mi


    Info

    You only need to sign in with name & address. We need to know if you receive snap. Wic or if you rec Medicaid, SSI, etc If not, you would most likely qualify for low income (185% above poverty line) . You do not need to bring any papers . Please Use Back Door

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      • Registration required
    • Sat, June 28th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      • Registration required
    • Sat, July 12th (next month)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      • Registration required
    • 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 4th 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 in Garwood.

  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!

  8. Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.44 mi


    Info

    • Try to arrive earlier, there are days when the pantry is very busy and lines/wait times are longer than normal. Please be patient.
    • Food pantry entrance is behind the church.
    • Requirements

      • State ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–11:30 am

      • ID required
    • Wed, June 18th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

      • ID required
    • Wed, June 25th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

      • ID required
    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on the 1st Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    Contact

    (908) 889-2100

    https://ihmparish.net/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    24 minutes

    average wait time

    2.57 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 21st (next week)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, July 19th (next month)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, August 16th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Contact

    (908) 405-5840

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    Food pantry (groceries), Grocery delivery

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    11 minutes

    average wait time

    2.94 mi


    Info

    Call 908-486-3073 to make an appointment for the food pantry on the 4th weekend of the month. Emergency food are available, must call the same number to inquire.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sun, June 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      • Appointments required
    • Sat, June 28th (in 2 weeks)

      Grocery delivery: 9:00 am

      • Appointments required
    • Sat, July 26th (next month)

      Grocery delivery: 9:00 am

      • Appointments required
    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      every month on the 4th Sunday

    • Grocery delivery: 9:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    3.23 mi


    Info

    We have a box recycling program so we ask all clients to return their box to us once they have emptied the contents of it. Typically most clients will bring it back the next time that they come for food distribution

    • Requirements

      • Located in Church Parking Lot
      • Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
      • Proof of need required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 21st (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, July 19th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, August 16th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Contact

    (908) 889-8891

    https://www.fanwoodpc.org/

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    SNAP/EBT

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Serves Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, Union Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://hungerfreenj.org/summer-ebt-2024/ Get Help Applying SNAP provides food assistance to families and individuals who qualify to help buy groceries in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. Eligibility is set by several factors, such as income and resources. Not sure if you are eligible? Learn more about SNAP eligibility https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/apply/eligibility/ or find out if you and your family may be eligible for SNAP https://www.njhelps.gov/. ​ Need Help with Your Application? Ask a SNAP Navigator Applying for SNAP can be confusing. A SNAP Navigator can help you apply and help you keep your benefits so you can get the food assistance you need. ​ SNAP Navigators will walk you through: ​ How SNAP works Eligibility requirements What documents you need to apply The application process How to keep your SNAP benefits They also can answer questions and correct misconceptions about SNAP to help you decide if SNAP is right for you. This help is free and confidential.

    • Requirements

      • Call or email for registration
    • Offerings

      • SNAP assistance available

    Schedule

    • Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 12 minutes

    average wait time

    3.34 mi


    Info

    Only for residents of Roselle.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, July 12th (next month)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, August 9th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Contact

    (908) 241-1250

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    36 minutes

    average wait time

    3.54 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      4:00 pm

    • Thu, June 26th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm

    • Thu, July 10th (in 4 weeks)

      4:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    Contact

    (908) 994-9797

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Garwood 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 Garwood 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 Garwood that’s open today: WESTFIELD FOOD PANTRY, Mobile Meals of Westfield, Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church

  20. Where are you located?

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