Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.72 mi
appointment calling 732-283-0150 ext 1023
Tomorrow
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, December 30th (next week)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, January 6th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries)
5 minutes
average wait time
1.86 mi
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.
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
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.76 mi
Arrive in person on distribution days or call and leave voiceail to make appointment
This Wednesday
9:00 am–11:00 am
This Thursday
9:00 am–11:00 am
Wed, December 31st (next week)
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Wednesday, Thursday
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.
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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries), Other, Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
30 reviews
15 minutes
average wait time
3.44 mi
Thursday is a diaper distribution only
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
This Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
Other: 9:30 am–11:30 am
every week on Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Food pantry (groceries), Financial assistance
no ratings yet
2.12 mi
Serves: Middlesex County
Tomorrow
Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
This Thursday
Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Tue, December 30th (next week)
Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
1 hour
average wait time
3.48 mi
Tickets are handed out at 11;30 am
Tomorrow
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Tue, January 13th (in 3 weeks)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Tue, January 27th (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
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
3.45 mi
Sat, January 3rd (next week)
9:00 am
Sat, January 17th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am
Sat, February 7th (in 2 months)
9:00 am
9:00 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
9:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
no ratings yet
1.32 mi
Food pantry available to Edison residents 18 years or older. Must show proof of residency & proof of low to moderate income. Bring your own bags
Thu, January 15th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Thu, February 19th (in 2 months)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Thu, March 19th (in 3 months)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
3.03 mi
This Thursday
6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Thu, January 29th (next month)
6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Thu, February 26th (in 2 months)
6:00 pm–7:30 pm
6:00 pm–7:30 pm
every month on the last Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
no ratings yet
1.13 mi
Emergency nonperishable food distribution is available for any residents in need.
Wed, January 21st (next month)
5:00 pm
Wed, February 18th (in 2 months)
5:00 pm
Wed, March 18th (in 3 months)
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Every location is different! Some places 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.
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.
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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
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 that’s open today: Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns, Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.