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.

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.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

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.

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.

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 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.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources to see if any are 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.

Where are you located?

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.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Guardian Angels Church, Society of St. Vincent De Paul
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Food Pantry services are available during the designated hours. Clients must be a resident of Edison or Highland Park. Photo I.D. is required.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, December 31st (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Wed, January 14th (in 4 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Wed, January 28th (next month)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the last Wednesday
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 3rd last Wednesday
Location
37 Plainfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
directions
Contact
(732) 572-0977
http://www.transfiguration-parish.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Highland Park Gives a Hoot
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Nonperishable groceries provided to teens and walk-ins through the Teen Center
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, December 30th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, January 6th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
600 Benner Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
directions
Contact
(732) 819-3786
https://www.hpboro.com/departments/community-services/teen-center
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Food pantry (groceries)
New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene
4 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

Info
Nonperishable food available for any Middlesex County resident in need over 18 years old. ID is required.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:30 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, January 17th (next month)
  9:30 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 months)
  9:30 am–1:30 pm
- 9:30 am–1:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
80 Jefferson Boulevard
Edison, NJ 08817
directions
Contact
(732) 985-7097
https://www.newbeginningsedison.org/foodpantry
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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.
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.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
A BETTER WORLD CAFÉ, HIGHLAND PARK
2 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm
- This Friday
  12:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
19 South 2nd Avenue
(in the Reformed Church)
Highland Park, NJ 08904
directions
Contact
(732) 207-6195
https://www.rchighlandpark.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen
6 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves Middlesex County.
- Requirements
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- This Friday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
18 Neilson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 545-9002
https://elijahspromise.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hands of Hope for the Community at St. James Church
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Serves Middlesex County.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Drive-Thru Only
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, January 17th (next month)
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- 11:00 am–1:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 11:00 am–1:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
2136 Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
directions
Contact
(732) 236-3330
https://www.hohnj.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Highland Park Community Food Pantry
4 reviews
Claimed
20 minutes
average wait time

Info
Located at the Borough Community Center. Contact Nicole Huff (listed above) to register. New Jersey residents in need of food are welcome.

FOR FOOD EMERGENCIES ONLY WHEN THE FOOD PANTRY IS NOT OPEN, call Nicole at the HP Community Center 732-819-0052 between 8:00AM and Noon, Monday-Friday. Other days and times call 908-410-7618
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Serves New Jersey residents
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- Thu, December 25th (next week)
  CLOSED
- Thu, December 25th (next week)
  CLOSED
- Sat, December 27th (next week)
  9:30 am–10:30 am
- 9:00 am–10:45 am
  every month on the 4th Thursday
- 9:00 am–10:45 am
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 9:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
- 9:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
220 S. 6th Ave.
Highland Park, NJ 08904
directions
Contact
(732) 819-0052
https://sites.google.com/site/hpfoodpantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Inspire Community Development Corporation
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Inspire Community Development Corporation has no upcoming openings!
Location
91 Jefferson Blvd
EDISON, NJ 08817
directions
Contact
(908) 331-1736
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Food pantry (groceries)
Joshua Food Pantry & Community Resource Center
10 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Contact: Dawn Broughton.

Available to any Middlesex County resident in need.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Thu, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Thu, January 15th (in 4 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
76 Washington Street
South River, NJ 08882
directions
Contact
(732) 254-0066
https://www.facebook.com/UBCSouthRiver/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Lazarus Project
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
**no hrs

The charity runs a pantry and soup kitchen. Single moms, the homeless and unemployed (among others) can get help, including free clothes along with assistance getting food. Various other services and counseling is available. Other programs include Meals on Wheels, applications to USDA commodity programs, and personal hygiene items.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Lazarus Project has no upcoming openings!
Location
Washington Street
South River, NJ 08882
directions
Contact
(732) 254-0066
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Do I need an appointment?
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.
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.
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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources to see if any are 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.
Where are you located?
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.