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  1. Food pantry (groceries)

    Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church – Food Pantry

    6 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, September 2nd (next week)

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

    • Wed, September 9th (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)

    4 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

    • Tomorrow

      9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • 9:15 am–3:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 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

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • This Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      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)

    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

    • This Thursday

      5:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • Thu, September 24th (next month)

      5:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • Thu, October 29th (in 2 months)

      5:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • Thu, November 26th (next quarter)

      CLOSED

    • 5:30 pm–7:30 pm

      every month on the last Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    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, September 17th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, October 15th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, November 19th (in 3 months)

      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)

    14 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, September 1st (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, September 8th (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)

    12 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)

    61 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    3.27 mi


    Info

    Church-run food pantry hosted at Faith Baptist Church, providing groceries to neighbors of every background, religion, and circumstance regardless of where they live. Visitors enter through the back door of the church basement and choose their own items from shelves stocked with non-perishable staples such as canned vegetables, rice, nuts, and cereal, along with a rotating variety of other donated goods. The pantry is staffed by volunteer coordinators who personalize the experience, and it is supported by the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, September 12th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Sat, September 26th (next month)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Sat, October 10th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • 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

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

    47 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    3.99 mi


    Info

    The Plainfield Corps is a Salvation Army community service center that assists area residents with basic needs and community support.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

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

    • This Wednesday

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

    • This Wednesday

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

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

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    28 minutes

    average wait time

    4.07 mi


    Info

    Monthly community Fresh Food Market held at Iris House’s Plainfield office providing free groceries with an emphasis on fresh produce. Events are often paired with free HIV/STD testing and health screenings run by Iris House/AHF outreach teams. Open community distribution; participants are asked to bring their own bags.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, September 24th (next month)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, October 22nd (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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Goodmans Crossing 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 in Goodmans Crossing.

  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.