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Find Free Food In New DoverLemontree 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. CECELIA FOOD PANTRY

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.31 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      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)

    Evangel church

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.64 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)

    First Presbyterian Church Of Iselin

    no ratings yet

    1.35 mi


    Info

    • Call the Friday before the distribution day to schedule an appointment.
    • Must bring a proof of address showing that you live in Woodbridge township.
    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sun, April 14th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Sun, May 12th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Sun, June 9th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Appointments required
    • 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    Location

    1295 Oak Tree Road

    Iselin, NJ 08830

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 283-1188

    1stPresbyterianiselin.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 New Dover.

  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)

    St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Cathedral

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    2.92 mi


    • Requirements

      • Edison Residents only
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    Location

    32 Elm Ave

    Metuchen, NJ 08840

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Presbyterian Church of Avenel

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    3.22 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

    • Tomorrow

      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)

    First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    3.15 mi


    Info

    Call every Monday and Tuesday at (732) 491-2325 to set an appointment

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    Location

    270 Woodbridge Ave

    Metuchen, NJ 08840

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 491-2325

    https://fpcweb.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church

    no ratings yet

    3.09 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

    • This Wednesday

      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)

    SISTERS & BROTHERS OUTREACH

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    3.36 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

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    3.75 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

    • Today

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Mon, April 1st (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    3.48 mi


    Info

    Serves: Middlesex County

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Location

    200 Randolph Avenue

    South Plainfield, NJ 07080

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in New Dover 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 New Dover 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 New Dover that’s open today: St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Cathedral, Rahway Food for Friends, Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns

  20. Where are you located?

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