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 in Highland Park.

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 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.

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 in Highland Park 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?

You can browse these pages for resources in Highland Park 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 Highland Park.

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 <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Highland Park - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Highland ParkLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.

Food pantry (groceries)
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
37 minutes
average wait time

0.18 mi
- Requirements
  Serves New Jersey residents
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
Schedule
- Thu, May 9th (next week)
  9:00 am–10:45 am
- Thu, May 9th (next week)
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Sat, May 11th (next week)
  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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
A BETTER WORLD CAFÉ, HIGHLAND PARK
no ratings yet

0.3 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
19 South 2nd Avenue
(in the Reformed Church)
Highland Park, NJ 08904
directions
Contact
(732) 207-6195
http://www.betterworldcafe.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
8 minutes
average wait time

0.95 mi
Info
Contact: Gary Schuller
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, May 8th (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Saturday
Location
29 Abeel Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 309-2142
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 in Highland Park.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen
5 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
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- This Wednesday
  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/
Food pantry (groceries)
Unity Square Community Center/Catholic Charities
18 minutes
average wait time

1.23 mi
Info
Unity Square Community Center has 3 food distribution schedules:

Every Tuesday, at 10 AM to 2 PM EST. Must bring ID and proof of residence. Registration and appointment is required. (Registration forms are available every Monday or Wednesday 10 AM to 4 PM EST).

Every Friday, at 11:30 AM to 1 PM EST. No registration required. Closed every 3rd Friday of the month.

Every 3rd Saturday of the month. Must bring ID and proof of residence. Registration and appointment is required. (Registration forms are available every Monday or Wednesday 10 AM to 4 PM EST).
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Appointments required
- This Friday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
  No requirements
- Tue, May 7th (next week)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Appointments required
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- –
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
81 Remsen Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 659-1323
Food pantry (groceries)
SRC FIVE LOAVES FOOD PANTRY
10 minutes
average wait time

1.43 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday
Location
100 College Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 545-1019
https://www.collegeavecommunitychurch.com/WP/5-loaves-food-pantry-cinco-panes-pantry-mercado/
Food pantry (groceries)
Ebenezer Baptist Church Food Pantry
1 minute
average wait time

1.49 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves Middlesex County.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, May 8th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday, Wednesday
Location
126 Lee Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 247-2459
https://ebenezeronline126.wixsite.com/mysite-1/soup-kitchen
Food pantry (groceries)
Emmanuel Food Pantry/ Vannesa's Pantry
10 minutes
average wait time

1.18 mi
Info
Entrance is at the back of the building
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Thu, May 9th (next week)
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Thu, May 16th (in 2 weeks)
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
2 Kirkpatrick Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 421-6783
Food pantry (groceries)
Christ Episcopal Church
no ratings yet

0.95 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, May 8th (next week)
  6:00 pm–7:30 pm
- Wed, May 15th (in 2 weeks)
  6:00 pm–7:30 pm
- Sat, May 18th (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
- 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every month on the last Friday
- 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 2nd last Friday
- 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd last Saturday
- 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the last Saturday
Location
5 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 545-6262
https://www.christchurchnewbrunswick.org/christ-church-food-pantry
Food pantry (groceries)
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
no ratings yet

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
- Wed, May 8th (next week)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, May 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, June 12th (in 2 months)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
239 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 545-6617
https://www.tabernacleway.org/
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.
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 in Highland Park 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?
You can browse these pages for resources in Highland Park 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 Highland Park.
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 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.