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    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.48 mi


    Info

    New clients must call for an appointment 732 356-0081. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
    Food Room: Open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 noon and the third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (excluding July & August). Limited capacity, arrive early. Clients are limited to once a month service and must show proof of residency in Piscataway, Dunellen, Middlesex, South Plainfield, Edison, Highland Park or Green Brook. Must show proof of need (eg. TANF, SSI, WIC, FOOD STAMPS, MEDICAID, DISABILITY, WELFARE, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION) or show proof of low household income not in excess of Federal Guidelines. Canned and refrigerated food donations, personal care products and pet food accepted. Fishes & Loaves Cafe: Free, home-cooked dinners for anyone in need the third Friday of each month (excluding July & August). Eat-In the cafe 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. or take-out meals. Held at the former school cafeteria at Our Lady of Fatima RC Church, New Market Road, Piscataway. All are welcome!

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      CLOSED

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.04 mi


    Info

    Food and necessities are available to residents once a month.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 12th (next week)

      11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, August 9th (next month)

      11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, September 13th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

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

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

  4. 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.

  5. 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 Market.

  6. 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)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.53 mi


    Info

    Food available to Middlesex County residents in need.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Spanish Available

    Schedule

    • Wed, July 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      11:15 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, August 27th (next month)

      11:15 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, September 24th (in 2 months)

      11:15 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 11:15 am

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    Contact

    (732) 968-3844

    https://dunellenpres.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Financial assistance

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.07 mi


    Info

    Serves: Middlesex County

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Today

      Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
      • Diapers and pad service
    • Next Tuesday

      Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
      • Diapers and pad service
    • Thu, July 10th (next week)

      Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
      • Diapers and pad service
    • Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.14 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required on site
      • Number of household members
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, August 2nd (next month)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, September 6th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.32 mi


    Info

    Food is available for South Plainfield residents who are in need of assistance. Driver’s license or picture ID with address is necessary for verification of residency.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.75 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, July 29th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Tue, August 26th (next month)

      10:00 am

    • Tue, September 30th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the last Tuesday

    Contact

    (908) 753-6401

    https://www.nhscnj.org/events

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.95 mi


    Info

    Pantry assists anyone looking for assistance. Delivery is available for senior citizens and those you do not or cannot drive.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 12th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 26th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 9th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Contact

    (732) 968-9827

    http://www.middlesexelks.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    2.4 mi


    Info

    Tickets are handed out at 11;30 am

    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, July 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, August 12th (next month)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in New Market 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Market do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 Market that’s open today: Dunellen Library BWC Youth Snack Giveaway, South Plainfield Social Services Department

  19. Where are you located?

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