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Find Free Food In MeridenLemontree 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)

    Denville Township Food Pantry

    1 minute

    average wait time

    3.8 mi


    Info

    Area served: Denville Twp.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      2:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–2:30 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • 2:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Location

    1 Saint Marys Place

    2nd Floor

    Denville, NJ 07834

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 625-8300

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry @ Boonton United Methodist Church

    no ratings yet

    3.76 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
      • Must show a New Jersey photo ID
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Location

    513 Birch Street

    Historic District, NJ 07005

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 919-3470

    https://www.lfcfp.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    3.76 mi


    Info

    Food Pantry WILL BE CLOSED Saturday December 23, 2022 and Monday and Tuesday December 25 and 26, 2023. New Years Holiday Closure 2024 ! WILL BE CLOSED Saturday December 30, 2023 and Monday January 1, 2024. Serves: Open to all those with food insecurities in Boonton and surrounding communities.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Location

    513 Birch Street

    Historic District, NJ 07005

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 334-3535

  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 Meriden.

  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)

    Boonton Food Pantry

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    4.11 mi


    Info

    Area served: Boonton & surrounding areas. Located on the second floor near the Health and Construction Departments

    • Requirements

      • Proof of household income required
      • For women and children only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Location

    100 Washington Street

    100 Washington Street

    Boonton, NJ 07005

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Department of Social Services

    no ratings yet

    3.8 mi


    Info

    Area served: Denville Twp.

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Registration required
      • Financial assistance for some bills, proof required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      2:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–2:30 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • 2:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Location

    1 Saint Marys Place

    Denville, NJ 07834

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Rockaway Food Pantry

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    4.19 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Seniors Only
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Location

    35 Church Street

    35 Church Street

    Rockaway, NJ 07866

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 627-1059

    http://www.fpcrockaway.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Boonton Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    4.16 mi


    Info

    Serves Morris County.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      3:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      3:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, April 11th (in 2 weeks)

      3:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:30 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 6:30 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Location

    236 Washington Street

    Boonton, NJ 07005

    directions

    Contact

    (973) 334-0317

  12. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Meriden 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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 Meriden do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Meriden that’s open today: Denville Township Food Pantry, Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry @ Boonton United Methodist Church, Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, Department of Social Services

  17. Where are you located?

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