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  1. Food pantry (groceries)

    Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church – Food Pantry

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.31 mi


    Info

    Parish‑run food pantry provides free groceries to individuals and families in need. The pantry distributes shelf‑stable foods and, when donations allow, fresh produce. Clients can also receive toiletries and baby essentials. No appointment is required and the pantry entrance is at the rear of the church.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, October 28th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, November 4th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church – Food Pantry

    Location

    1571 Martine Avenue

    Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 889-2100

    https://ihmparish.net/food-pantry

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.26 mi


    Info

    A charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization operating a food-assistance distribution center serving referred neighbors.

    • Requirements

      • Referral required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • This Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    3.31 mi


    Info

    Call ahead or email cfamilycare@gmail.com to arrange a pickup. They monitor messages and emails between 9 AM and 4 PM. Clients must be Cranford residents to receive services.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • 9:15 am–3:30 pm

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

  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 Goodmans Crossing.

  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)

    64 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    3.27 mi


    Info

    Food pantry operated at Faith Baptist Church, providing food assistance from the church basement; visitors are directed to use the back door.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      • Client choice pantry
    • Sat, November 14th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      • Client choice pantry
    • Sat, November 28th (next month)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm @ Faith Baptist Church

      • Client choice pantry
    • 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.23 mi


    Info

    Church‑run pantry at Evangel Church’s Woodbridge campus provides free groceries to local residents through a monthly distribution. Emergency food may be available by request. Walk‑in intake with onsite registration; bring proof of residency and ID.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, October 29th (next week)

      5:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • Thu, November 26th (next month)

      CLOSED

    • Thu, December 31st (in 2 months)

      5:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • 5:30 pm–7:30 pm

      every month on the last Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.99 mi


    Info

    A food pantry operated by St. Cecelia Church that provides essential support to those in need.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, October 27th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, November 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    51 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    3.99 mi


    Info

    The Plainfield Corps is a Salvation Army community service center providing assistance and support to people in its local service area.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm @ Plainfield Corps

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am @ Plainfield Corps

      • Toiletries may be available
    • This Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm @ Plainfield Corps

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    3.86 mi


    Info

    A community food-assistance program operated by First Presbyterian Church of Avenel that distributes emergency food to low-income residents.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the last Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.79 mi


    Info

    Food pantry available to Edison residents 18 years or older. Must show proof of residency & proof of low to moderate income. Bring your own bags

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, November 19th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, December 17th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, January 21st (next quarter)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    4.07 mi


    Info

    Iris House New Jersey’s community food-distribution program serving households experiencing food insecurity.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, November 26th (next month)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, December 24th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Goodmans Crossing 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 Goodmans Crossing 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 Goodmans Crossing that’s open today: WESTFIELD FOOD PANTRY, Cranford Family Care Food Pantry, Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Goodmans Crossing for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Goodmans Crossing, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.