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?

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: Rahway Food for Friends , Trinity Episcopal Church

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)
Calvary Baptist Church
23 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.83 mi
Info
The food pantry is on the last saturday of every other month with the next one being on June 28th.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, December 27th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, January 31st (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the last Saturday
Location
38 McKinley Ave
Carteret, NJ 07008
directions
Contact
(732) 541-9169
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Food pantry (groceries)
St Joseph's Food Pantry
28 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.16 mi
Info
-Nonperishable, fresh and frozen food items are available to Carteret residents in need. Proof of residency is required.

School supplies may be available during distribution dates for the food pantry. This is although not given
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, December 27th (next week)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 24th (next month)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, February 28th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- 8:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
55 High St
Carteret, NJ 07008
directions
Contact
(732) 541-8946
https://sjps.net/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge
18 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.69 mi
Info
Emergency groceries SFPP and T.E.F.A.P. commodities are provided to all residents in need. To receive T.E.F.A.P. food, proof of residency, address, social services information and ID card are required. Proper notification is also required. Food is given to registered adults only. Families are welcome, but food is only distributed to adults.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Mon, January 5th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Mon, January 12th (in 4 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Mon, February 2nd (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 1st Monday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Monday
Location
600 Rahway Avenue
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
directions
Contact
(732) 634-1024
http://www.fpcwoodbridgenj.org/community-outreach.php
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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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Rahway Food for Friends
82 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.83 mi
Info
Only serves residents of Union County
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Must be income-eligible
  Wear Facemask
  To participate you must meet one of the USDA qualifying codes.
  Drive thru services every Monday
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Diapers upon availability
  Diapers and pad service
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  Fresh produce
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Fri, December 26th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
1221 New Brunswick Avenue
Rahway, NJ 07065
directions
Contact
(732) 381-7201
https://www.facebook.com/rahwayfoodforfriends1/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
Trinity Episcopal Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.58 mi
Info
The entrance to the parking lot is off Trinity Lane, which runs between Rahway Avenue and Port Reading Avenue.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:45 am–12:30 pm
- Next Thursday
  CLOSED
- Fri, December 26th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:45 am–12:30 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
Location
650 Rahway Avenue
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
directions
Contact
(732) 634-7422
https://www.trinitywoodbridge.org/outreach/
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Presbyterian Church of Avenel
8 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

2.15 mi
Info
Emergency food distribution is available. If it is an emergency you may call the church office for immediate assistance. Food donations and toiletries are accepted.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Supplemental governmental help proof is required (Disability, WIC, or Social Security)
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, December 30th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Tue, January 27th (next month)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Tue, February 24th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the last Tuesday
Location
621 E. Woodbridge Ave.
Avenel, NJ 07001
directions
Contact
(732) 634-1631
http://avenelpresbyterianchurch.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
“ELIJAH’S BREAD” FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH
4 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.71 mi
Info
Nonperishable food is available to residents of Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, and Carteret.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Non-perishable food only
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sun, December 28th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sun, January 4th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
121 East Prospect Avenue
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
directions
Contact
(732) 636-7727
http://www.yourfamilychurch.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. James Church Food Bank
18 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.47 mi
Info
Serves woodbridge residents only
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Next Thursday
  CLOSED
- Next Thursday
  CLOSED
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday
- 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
174 Grove Street
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
directions
Contact
(732) 636-4310
https://stjamesonline.org/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Trinity Church Food Pantry
32 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.57 mi
Info
The pantry is closed the Thursday before the first Saturday.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Thu, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Sat, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
51 Trinity Lane
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
directions
Contact
(732) 326-2240
www.trinitywoodbridge.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
AGAPE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER
16 reviews
Unclaimed
17 minutes
average wait time

2.52 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Drive-up Food Pantry
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 17th (in 4 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 months)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
501 E. Hazelwood Ave.
Rahway, NJ 07065
directions
Contact
(732) 680-9800
https://agapecenter.org/
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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?
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: Rahway Food for Friends, Trinity Episcopal Church
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.