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?

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.

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)
El Centro Hispanoamericano
31 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

4.19 mi
Info
We are located in the United Presbyterian Church of Plainfield. Our entrance is at the rear of the church, just off the parking lot. Look for our sign at the top of the ramp leading to our entrance. Advised to come earlier than 10 am to the food pantry because distribution starts at 10
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Proof of address required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Low cost/free immigration legal services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, January 27th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, February 3rd (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
525 East Front Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 753-8730
https://elcentronj.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
1 review
Unclaimed
25 minutes
average wait time

3.67 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
- Info
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
  Will reschedule in case of holiday closures
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, January 27th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 31st (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the last Saturday
Location
111 South St.
New Providence, NJ 07974
directions
Contact
(908) 464-7600
http://olpnp.com/parish-calendar/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Trinity Reform Church
40 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

4.26 mi
Info
The entrance is from Manning Avenue side, in the parking lot behind Trinity Church

Distributes food to first 50 peoples
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  7:00 am–8:30 am
- Sat, January 31st (in 2 weeks)
  7:00 am–8:30 am
- Sat, February 7th (in 3 weeks)
  7:00 am–8:30 am
- 7:00 am–8:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
401 Greenbrook Road
North Plainfield, NJ 07063
directions
Contact
(908) 756-2125
https://sjnp.org/society-of-saint-vincent-de-paul/
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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)
S.H.E.E.L.D. (The Lord's Kitchen)
29 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

4.78 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
525 West 4th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 754-3353
https://www.weareshiloh.org/events
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Food pantry (groceries)
Twelve Baskets Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.78 mi
Info
To receive food or diapers, please come to our open shopping day and fill out a Twelve Basket Food Pantry Card. Name, address (any ID acceptable: license or mail w name & address), and number of persons in household/ ages are asked to be included on the card. We do NOT share your personal information on the card with any other agency or entity.

From September through May, Twelve Baskets Food Pantry operates out of the Parish House of All Saints Church, 15 Basking Ridge Road, Millington, NJ. From June through August, Twelve Baskets Food Pantry operates out of the Parish House of First Presbyterian Church, 158 Central Ave, Stirling, NJ.

If emergent food is needed at other times, please email us at twelvebasketsfoodpantry@gmail.com or call (908) 647-8000 ext. 235 Community Services and we will make arrangements with you.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Thu, February 5th (in 3 weeks)
  5:30 pm–6:30 pm
- Thu, February 19th (next month)
  5:30 pm–6:30 pm
- Thu, March 5th (in 2 months)
  5:30 pm–6:30 pm
- 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
15 Basking Ridge Road
Millington, NJ 07946
directions
Contact
(908) 647-8000
https://twelve-baskets.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Other, Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps
31 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

4.71 mi
Info
Thursday is a diaper distribution only
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers and feminine hygiene products may be available
Schedule
- Next Monday
  CLOSED
  Closed on the last week of the month
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Closed on the last week of the month
- Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Closed on the last week of the month
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
- Other: 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
615 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 756-2595
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/plainfield/our-programs/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Feeding Hands Inc @ Stonecrest Community Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

3.29 mi
Info
Must go to the website and click the Register button to make an appointment.

Diapers, pet food, baby formulas, and sanitary napkins are provided if available.

Can accommodate residents of Somerset and some of Middlesex counties.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
  Registration on website required
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- January 19th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Monday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
11 Technology Drive North
Warren, NJ 07059
directions
Contact
(908) 397-6452
https://www.feedinghandspantry.org/need-food/
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Food pantry (groceries)
NEW COVENANT CHURCH OF GOD
23 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

4.7 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
- Info
  Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
- Sat, February 7th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am
- Sat, February 21st (next month)
  9:00 am
- Sat, March 7th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am
- 9:00 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 9:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
225 E. 7th St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 226-0223
https://newcovenantnj.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Plainfield Action Services
15 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

4.67 mi
Info
Only Plainfield residents, proof of income required depends on case by case situation
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Priority given to seniors & disabled persons
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
  Need to call every Monday and Wednesday to register and book and appointment.
  Food will be claimed based on arranged time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  Photo ID – Primary Participant (Green Card or Passport)
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tue, January 27th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
510 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 753-3519
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
SHILOH Soup Kitchen
5 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

4.78 mi
Info
Summer meal program cordinator: Miriam Siverio 9087314346 starts: 07/07/2025 till: 07/31/2025
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- January 19th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Monday
  8:00 am–8:30 am
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
  Summer Meal Program
- January 19th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Monday
  12:00 pm–12:30 pm
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
  Summer Meal Program
- Next Tuesday
  8:00 am–8:30 am
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
  Summer Meal Program
- 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday
- 8:00 am–8:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 12:00 pm–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
515 West 4th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 754-3353
https://shilohplainfield.org/contact.html
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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?
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.
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.