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Find Free Food In Lawrence BrookLemontree 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. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.96 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, April 3rd (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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Unity Square Community Center/Catholic Charities

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    2.11 mi


    Info

    Unity Square Community Center has 3 food distribution schedules:

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

    • Tomorrow

      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, April 2nd (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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Ebenezer Baptist Church Food Pantry

    1 minute

    average wait time

    2.21 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, April 3rd (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
  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 Lawrence Brook.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.95 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
    • Tomorrow

      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/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Sharon baptist church

    no ratings yet

    1.91 mi


    Info

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm

      • Tickets are handed out as early as 9:30AM.
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm

      • Tickets are handed out as early as 9:30AM.
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, April 10th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm

      • Tickets are handed out as early as 9:30AM.
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–

      every week on Wednesday

    Location

    25 Howard Street

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 846-0669

    https://sharonbaptistnj.com

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

    37 minutes

    average wait time

    2.06 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

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–10:45 am

    • This Thursday

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, April 11th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:45 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
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    UNION BAPTIST CHURCH OF SOUTH RIVER INC., JOSHUA FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    2.16 mi


    Info

    Contact: Dawn Broughton.

    Available to any Middlesex County resident in need.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, April 18th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Location

    76 Washington Street

    South River, NJ 08882

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    SOUTH RIVER FOOD BANK

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    2.25 mi


    Info

    Must be South River resident

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Proof of address required
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Proof of household income required
    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Proof of address required
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Proof of household income required
    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Location

    98 Jackson Street

    South River, NJ 08882

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 257-1999

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    A BETTER WORLD CAFÉ, HIGHLAND PARK

    no ratings yet

    2.19 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      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) 510-1572

    http://www.betterworldcafe.org/

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    Community fridge

    South River Resource Center

    5 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Must be South River resident

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      Community fridge: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Community fridge: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • Community fridge: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Location

    98 Jackson St

    South River, NJ 08882

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Lawrence Brook 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 Lawrence Brook 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 Lawrence Brook that’s open today: Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen, A BETTER WORLD CAFÉ, HIGHLAND PARK

  20. Where are you located?

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