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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St George's Episcopal Church - New Life Food Pantry

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.21 mi


    Info

    Serves Middlesex County. You must call to reserve your pick-up time, 32-521-0169 Kristen Tabert. Client-choice model food pantry. 1 person is allowed inside at a time

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 am–2:00 am

    • Tue, April 21st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 12:00 am–2:00 am

      every week on Thursday

    Map of St George's Episcopal Church - New Life Food Pantry

    Location

    56 Main Street

    Helmetta, NJ 08828

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 521-0169

    www.NewLifeFoodPantry.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.25 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.06 mi


    Info

    Please call (732) 521-1711 to schedule an appointment to register for the food pantry.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Saturday

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, May 16th (next month)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, June 20th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 3rd 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 Helmetta.

  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)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.46 mi


    Info

    If you are in need of food at other times during the month please call 732 666-4168 for an appointment

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (next month)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Fri, June 19th (in 2 months)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.92 mi


    Info

    You must be registered to visit. Please email dcruz@jamesburg.org to register before you visit.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, April 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, April 29th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (732) 247-3727
  10. Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.46 mi


    Info

    Please call 732 666-4168 for an appointment.
    Providing food and clothing. All clients must make an appointment each month to receive support. Intake forms require name, address, and description of financial hardship.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (next month)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Fri, June 19th (in 2 months)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

  11. Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Claimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    3.04 mi


    Info

    Food pantry and thrift shop. Must be a resident of Middlesex County for food assistance. Applicant must provide proof of living in NJ through driver's license, medical bill, bank statement, rent statement, lease, utility or insurance bill. Proof of income at or below current federal guidelines may be verbal. Government issued ID, passport or birth certificate is required on all family members. Registered families may pick up food on a weekly basis with the week beginning on Sunday. Additional registrations may be required to participate in diaper, period product, backpack and holiday gift programs.

    Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    4.36 mi


    Info

    Call first for appointment. Clients can visit every 3 weeks

    Another food pantry is located at 219 Blackhorse Lane North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902 serves middlesex county residents only

    https://www.facebook.com/jfsmiddlesex

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–4:45 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–4:45 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–4:45 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 10:00 am–4:45 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (732) 777-1940

    https://jfsmiddlesex.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    3.97 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

    • Next Saturday

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, April 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, May 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (732) 251-2062
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    5.4 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

    • Next Wednesday

      6:00 pm–8:30 pm

    • Next Thursday

      6:00 pm–8:30 pm

    • Wed, May 20th (next month)

      6:00 pm–8:30 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 6:00 pm–8:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Helmetta 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 Helmetta 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 Helmetta 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 Helmetta.

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Helmetta 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 Helmetta 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 Helmetta, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.