Food pantry (groceries)
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Thu, December 25th (in 3 weeks)
CLOSED
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)
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This Wednesday
12:00 pm–3:00 pm
This Thursday
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Thu, January 1st (next month)
11:00 am–2:00 pm
12:00 pm–3:00 pm
every month on the 1st Wednesday
11:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 1st Thursday
Contact
(732) 501-7972
Food pantry (groceries)
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Tue, December 30th (in 4 weeks)
10:00 am–11:00 am
Tue, January 27th (next month)
10:00 am–11:00 am
Tue, February 24th (in 2 months)
10:00 am–11:00 am
10:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the last Tuesday
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)
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Next Monday
9:00 am–11:00 am
Mon, January 5th (next month)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Mon, January 12th (next month)
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 1st Monday
9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 2nd Monday
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
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The entrance to the parking lot is off Trinity Lane, which runs between Rahway Avenue and Port Reading Avenue.
This Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
This Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:45 am–12:30 pm
This Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 1st Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:45 am–12:30 pm
every week on Friday
Other material needs: 10:30 am–11:30 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
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Proof of Linden Residency is Required. Registration deadline is November 14, 2025. registration link : https://linden-nj.gov/thanksgiving-meal-giveaway-for-200-linden-families-in-need/ Pickup is on Monday, November 24, 2025 from 12pm until 6pm. Pickup is at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
Food pantry (groceries)
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Wed, December 24th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–12:30 pm
Wed, January 28th (next month)
10:00 am–12:30 pm
Wed, February 25th (in 2 months)
10:00 am–12:30 pm
10:00 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 4th Wednesday
Contact
(718) 873-6270
Food pantry (groceries)
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Sat, December 27th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, January 24th (next month)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, February 28th (in 2 months)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
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A registration form must be filled out. You will be required to show ID and a proof of income (driver license, social security card, pay stub). Non-perishable food is available for Port Reading and Sewaren residents.
Wed, December 17th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, January 21st (next month)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, February 18th (in 2 months)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
SNAP/EBT
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Serves Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, Union Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://hungerfreenj.org/summer-ebt-2024/ Get Help Applying SNAP provides food assistance to families and individuals who qualify to help buy groceries in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. Eligibility is set by several factors, such as income and resources. Not sure if you are eligible? Learn more about SNAP eligibility https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/apply/eligibility/ or find out if you and your family may be eligible for SNAP https://www.njhelps.gov/. Need Help with Your Application? Ask a SNAP Navigator Applying for SNAP can be confusing. A SNAP Navigator can help you apply and help you keep your benefits so you can get the food assistance you need. SNAP Navigators will walk you through: How SNAP works Eligibility requirements What documents you need to apply The application process How to keep your SNAP benefits They also can answer questions and correct misconceptions about SNAP to help you decide if SNAP is right for you. This help is free and confidential.
Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
Contact
(973) 926-7627
https://www.rwjbh.org/why-rwjbarnabas-health-/social-impact/snap-navigator-program/
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.
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.
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.