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Find Free Food In Madison HillLemontree 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)

    SISTERS & BROTHERS OUTREACH

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.16 mi


    • Requirements

      • Donations required
      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, April 11th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Location

    1318 East St. Georges Ave

    Linden, NJ 07036

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 994-9797

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Rahway Food for Friends

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    1.81 mi


    Info

    To volunteer contact the office 732-381-7201

    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
      • ID required
      • Must be income-eligible
      • Drive thru services every Monday
      • To participate you must meet one of the USDA qualifying codes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Mon, April 8th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Mon, April 15th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    Location

    1221 New Brunswick Avenue

    Rahway, NJ 07065

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    RAHWAY COMMUNITY ACTION ORG.

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    2.38 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      9:30 am–1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, April 10th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Location

    796 East Hazelwood Ave

    Rahway, NJ 07065

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 382-9311

    https://www.rahwaycao.org/

  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 Madison Hill.

  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)

    First Presbyterian Church of Avenel

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.55 mi


    Info

    Emergency food distribution is available. If it is an emergency you may call the church office for immediate assistance. Food donations and toiletries are accepted.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Supplemental governmental help proof is required (Disability, WIC, or Social Security)
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, April 30th (next month)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, May 28th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the last Tuesday

    Location

    621 E. Woodbridge Ave.

    Avenel, NJ 07001

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    NEW LIFE PANTRY

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    2.34 mi


    Info

    You only need to sign in with name & address. We need to know if you receive snap. Wic or if you rec Medicaid, SSI, etc If not, you would most likely qualify for low income (185% above poverty line) . You do not need to bring any papers . Please Use Back Door

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Sat, April 27th (next month)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Location

    611 Raritan Road

    Cranford, NJ 07016

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ST. CECELIA FOOD PANTRY

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    2.67 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Tue, April 2nd (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Tue, April 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Location

    45 Wilus Way

    Iselin, NJ 08830

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 283-2300

    http://stcecelia.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    AGAPE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER

    no ratings yet

    2.06 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Drive-up Food Pantry

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 20th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 18th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 22nd (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd last Saturday

    Location

    501 E. Hazelwood Ave.

    Rahway, NJ 07065

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 680-9800

    https://agapecenter.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Evangel church

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.77 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Thu, April 25th (next month)

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Thu, May 30th (in 2 months)

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every month on the last Thursday

    Location

    48 Berkeley Blvd

    Iselin, NJ 08830

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church

    no ratings yet

    2.83 mi


    Info

    • Try to arrive earlier, there are days when the pantry is very busy and lines/wait times are longer than normal. Please be patient.
    • Food pantry entrance is behind the church.
    • Requirements

      • State ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–11:30 am

      • ID required
    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

      • ID required
    • Wed, April 10th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

      • ID required
    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on the 1st Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    Location

    1571 Martine Avenue

    Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 889-2100

    https://ihmparish.net/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    WESTFIELD FOOD PANTRY

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    3.34 mi


    Info

    Requires referral from Social Services

    • Requirements

      • Social Services referral required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–11:00 am

      • Social Services referral required
    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:00 am

      • Social Services referral required
    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

      • Social Services referral required
    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

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

    Location

    336 1st Street

    Westfield, NJ 07090

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 232-8137

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Madison Hill 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 Madison Hill 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 Madison Hill that’s open today: First Presbyterian Church of Avenel , ST. CECELIA FOOD PANTRY, WESTFIELD 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 Madison Hill for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.