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?

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 that’s open today: Highland Park Gives a Hoot , Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen , A BETTER WORLD CAFÉ, HIGHLAND PARK , Unity Square/Catholic Charities of Metuchen

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)
Highland Park Community Food Pantry
4 reviews
Claimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.18 mi
Info
Located at the Borough Community Center. Contact Nicole Huff (listed above) to register. New Jersey residents in need of food are welcome.

FOR FOOD EMERGENCIES ONLY WHEN THE FOOD PANTRY IS NOT OPEN, call Nicole at the HP Community Center 732-819-0052 between 8:00AM and Noon, Monday-Friday. Other days and times call 908-410-7618
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Serves New Jersey residents
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- This Thursday
  CLOSED
- This Thursday
  CLOSED
- This Saturday
  9:30 am–10:30 am
- 9:00 am–10:45 am
  every month on the 4th Thursday
- 9:00 am–10:45 am
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 9:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
- 9:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
220 S. 6th Ave.
Highland Park, NJ 08904
directions
Contact
(732) 819-0052
https://sites.google.com/site/hpfoodpantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bayard Street Presbyterian Church
5 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.25 mi
Info
Nonperishable food toiletries, clothing, household items, and paper goods are available to those in need.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 31st (next month)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 months)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the last Saturday
Location
107 Bayard Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 247-0384
https://www.bayardstreetchurch.com/ministries
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Food pantry (groceries)
SUYDAM STREET REFORMED CHURCH.
12 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.37 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/SuydamStreetReformedChurch/
- Requirements
  ID required
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–10:30 am
- Next Sunday
  7:30 am–8:00 am
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Saturday
- 7:30 am–8:00 am
  every week on Sunday
- 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Monday
Location
74 Drift Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 249-6803
http://suydamstreetreformedchurch.org/
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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)
Bayard Street Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
11 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.18 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, January 31st (next month)
  9:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 months)
  9:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:30 am
  every month on the last Saturday
Location
107 Bayard St
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
directions
Contact
(732) 247-0384
https://www.facebook.com/bayardstreetchurch
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Meal delivery
Meals on Wheels in Greater New Brunswick
2 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

Info
To apply for meals, please contact Executive Director Shareka Fitz at the Meals on Wheels in Greater New Brunswick Office to make an appointment for an in-home assessment to determine if you qualify for the program. Executive Director: Shareka Fitz (732) 249-3488
Schedule
- Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
Location
94 Church Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 249-3488
https://mowgnb.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Highland Park Gives a Hoot
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.22 mi
Info
Nonperishable groceries provided to teens and walk-ins through the Teen Center
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, December 30th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, January 6th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
600 Benner Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
directions
Contact
(732) 819-3786
https://www.hpboro.com/departments/community-services/teen-center
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.31 mi
Info
Open to residents of Edison and Highland Park in New Jersey
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, December 31st (next week)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Wed, January 14th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Wed, January 28th (next month)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Location
23 S Fifth Ave
Highland Park, NJ 08904
directions
Contact
(732) 572-0977
http://www.transfiguration-parish.com/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen
6 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

0.94 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves Middlesex County.
- Requirements
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
18 Neilson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 545-9002
https://elijahspromise.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
A BETTER WORLD CAFÉ, HIGHLAND PARK
2 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  12:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  12:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  12:00 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
19 South 2nd Avenue
(in the Reformed Church)
Highland Park, NJ 08904
directions
Contact
(732) 207-6195
https://www.rchighlandpark.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Unity Square/Catholic Charities of Metuchen
30 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.23 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Appointments required
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Appointments required
  Registration required on site
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Tue, December 30th (next week)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Appointments required
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Friday
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Friday
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
Location
81 Remsen Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 659-1323
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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?
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 that’s open today: Highland Park Gives a Hoot, Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen, A BETTER WORLD CAFÉ, HIGHLAND PARK, Unity Square/Catholic Charities of Metuchen
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.