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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

    Serves New Jersey residents

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–10:45 am

    • This Thursday

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 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

    Map of Highland Park Community Food Pantry

    Location

    220 S. 6th Ave.

    Highland Park, NJ 08904

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 819-0052

    https://www.hpboro.com/government/boards-commissions/community-food-pantry

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 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, April 25th (next month)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 30th (in 2 months)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.42 mi


    • Requirements

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

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

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 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 Highland Park.

  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)

    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

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, April 7th (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)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.31 mi


    Info

    Open to residents of Edison and Highland Park in New Jersey

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, April 8th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, April 22nd (in 4 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    0.94 mi


    Info

    Requires to call for hours. Serves Middlesex County.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

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

    Contact

    (732) 545-9002

    https://elijahspromise.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.37 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.99 mi


    Info

    Contact: Mrs. Mary Graham

    A fully cooked meal is also provided every 2nd Monday of each month.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, April 23rd (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, May 28th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    Contact

    (732) 545-6617

    https://www.tabernacleway.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    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, April 25th (next month)

      9:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, May 30th (in 2 months)

      9:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:30 am

      every month on the last Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.47 mi


    Info

    Serves Middlesex County.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Drive-thru only
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 4th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, April 18th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, May 2nd (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Contact

    (732) 236-3330

    https://www.hohnj.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Highland Park 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park that’s open today: SRC FIVE LOAVES FOOD PANTRY, Highland Park Gives a Hoot, Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen

  20. Where are you located?

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