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Find Free Food In North EdisonLemontree 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)

    Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps

    1 hour 2 minutes

    average wait time

    2.34 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Closed on the last week of the month
    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      • Closed on the last week of the month
    • This Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      • Closed on the last week of the month
    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Monday, Thursday

    Location

    615 Watchung Avenue

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.1 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
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church

    no ratings yet

    2.21 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/

  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 North Edison.

  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)

    Plainfield Action Services

    27 minutes

    average wait time

    2.42 mi


    Info

    Only Plainfield residents, proof of income required depends on case by case situation

    • Requirements

      • Need to call every Monday and Wednesday to register and book and appointment.
      • Proof of address required
      • Photo ID – Primary Participant (Green Card or Passport)
      • Priority given to seniors & disabled persons
      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
      • Food will be claimed based on arranged time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tue, April 2nd (next week)

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Location

    510 Watchung Avenue

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 753-3519

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.27 mi


    • Requirements

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Diapers and feminine hygiene products may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, April 9th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, April 16th (in 3 weeks)

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    Location

    716 Watchung Avenue

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns

    no ratings yet

    2.14 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Appointments required
      • Must undergo an interview
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    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

    149 South Plainfield Avenue

    South Plainfield, NJ 07080

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 756-0633

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Grace’s Kitchen

    no ratings yet

    2.39 mi


    Info

    • The current food distribution takes place on the last five (5) days of each month from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every month on the last Monday

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every month on the last Tuesday

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every month on the last Wednesday

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every month on the last Thursday

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every month on the last Friday

    Location

    600 Cleveland Avenue

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    NEW COVENANT CHURCH OF GOD

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.34 mi


    • Requirements

      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, April 20th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, May 4th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am–

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 9:00 am–

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Location

    225 E. 7th St

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 226-0223

    https://newcovenantnj.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Bianca F.L.O.W.E.R.S., INC. Food Pantry

    44 minutes

    average wait time

    2.7 mi


    Info

    Serves New Jersey residents.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, April 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, April 16th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    Location

    145 Park Avenue

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    El Centro Hispanoamericano

    1 hour 1 minute

    average wait time

    2.76 mi


    Info

    We are located in the United Presbyterian Church of Plainfield. Our entrance is at the rear of the church, just off the parking lot. Look for our sign at the top of the ramp leading to our entrance. Advised to come earlier than 10 am to the food pantry because distribution starts at 10

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Low cost/free immigration legal services
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, April 2nd (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, April 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Location

    525 East Front Street

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 753-8730

    https://elcentronj.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in North Edison 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 North Edison 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 North Edison that’s open today: Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps, Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns, Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns, Grace’s Kitchen

  20. Where are you located?

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