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Find Free Food In La MerLemontree 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.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ST. LAWRENCE, SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DEPAUL FOOD PANTRY

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.82 mi


    Info

    Contact: Joseph Mondello

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Location

    109 Laurence Parkway

    Laurence Harbor, NJ 08879

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ST. MARY'S FOOD PANTRY

    average user rating

    1.88 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 27th (next month)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, May 25th (in 2 months)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, June 22nd (in 3 months)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Location

    256 Augusta Street

    South Amboy, NJ 08879

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 721-7418

    http://www.saintmarysa.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Presbyterian Church

    1 minute

    average wait time

    2 mi


    Info

    Serves the areas of South Amboy, Parlin, Sayreville, and Laurence Harbor.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 20th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, May 18th (in 2 months)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, June 15th (in 3 months)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Location

    150 North Broadway

    South Amboy, NJ 08879

    directions
  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 La Mer.

  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)

    Providence Baptist Pantry

    no ratings yet

    2.62 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 20th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 18th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 15th (in 3 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Location

    49 Kennedy Ave.

    Cliffwood Bch, New Jersey 07721

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 566-4430

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Peter's Pantry

    1 hour 34 minutes

    average wait time

    3.44 mi


    Info

    • Serves Perth Amboy Residents only
    • Must show proof of residence within Perth Amboy, NJ
    • Must bring 4 reusable bags
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Proof of all income required (tax return, child support / alimony info, WIC affiliation etc.)
    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Proof of all income required (tax return, child support / alimony info, WIC affiliation etc.)
    • Thu, April 11th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Proof of all income required (tax return, child support / alimony info, WIC affiliation etc.)
    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Location

    183 Rector St.

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 826-1594

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    EPIC CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

    no ratings yet

    2.9 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, April 18th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, May 16th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, June 20th (in 3 months)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Location

    2707 Main Street

    Sayreville, NJ 08872

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 727-9500

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    PRAHD - The Puerto Rican Association for Human Development

    42 minutes

    average wait time

    3.3 mi


    Info

    Pre school. After day program . Registration required for the first time. 7326382814

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, April 16th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 21st (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, June 18th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Location

    98 1st Street

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    FAITH FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES, WORLD OUTREACH CENTER

    no ratings yet

    2.89 mi


    • Requirements

      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
      • Infant food and formula depends on availability
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week

    Schedule

    • Thu, April 18th (in 3 weeks)

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Thu, May 16th (in 2 months)

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Thu, June 20th (in 3 months)

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

      • Drive-Thru Only
    • 8:30 am–4:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Location

    2707 Main Street Extension

    Sayreville, NJ 08872

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 727-9500

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mercy House Food Pantry

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.72 mi


    Info

    Serves the citizens of Perth Amboy.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–3:00 pm

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

    Location

    282 Mcclellan Street

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 826-0447

    www.thecathedral.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP FOOD BANK

    no ratings yet

    3.63 mi


    Info

    For intake appointment to receive food, you must call 732-721-5600 ext. 6215 (Sandy) or ext. 6625 (Diane). Clients must make initial contact via phone. Required information: 2 proofs of residency, proof of income, SSI/SSD award letter and/or Medicare card.

    • Requirements

      • Must pass the intake to qualify.
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Seniors Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Non-perishable food only
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Location

    1 Old Bridge Plaza

    Old Bridge, NJ 08857

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 721-5600

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in La Mer 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 La Mer 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 La Mer that’s open today: Mercy House Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in La Mer for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.