Food pantry (groceries)
24 minutes
average wait time
0.95 mi
Sat, May 17th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Sat, June 21st (in 2 months)
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Sat, July 19th (in 3 months)
9:00 am–2:00 pm
9:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Contact
(908) 405-5840
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.18 mi
We have a box recycling program so we ask all clients to return their box to us once they have emptied the contents of it. Typically most clients will bring it back the next time that they come for food distribution
Sat, May 17th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, June 21st (in 2 months)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, July 19th (in 3 months)
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.12 mi
Requires referral from Social Services
Next Monday
9:30 am–11:00 am
Next Tuesday
9:30 am–11:00 am
Next Wednesday
9:30 am–11:00 am
9:30 am–11:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Contact
(908) 232-8137
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 in Scotch Plains.
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)
50 minutes
average wait time
2.52 mi
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
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, May 6th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, May 13th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Meal delivery
no ratings yet
Next Monday
Meal delivery: 10:45 am
Next Tuesday
Meal delivery: 10:45 am
Next Wednesday
Meal delivery: 10:45 am
Meal delivery: 10:45 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
no ratings yet
2.52 mi
Next Wednesday
10:00 am–11:30 am
Wed, May 7th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–11:30 am
Sun, May 11th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–11:30 am
10:00 am–11:30 am
every week on the 1st Wednesday
10:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 2nd Sunday
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
14 minutes
average wait time
2.95 mi
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 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)
30 minutes
average wait time
2.9 mi
Next Saturday
9:00 am
Sat, May 17th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am
Sat, June 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)
23 minutes
average wait time
3 mi
Only Plainfield residents, proof of income required depends on case by case situation
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Next Thursday
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tue, May 6th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–5:00 pm
9:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Contact
(908) 753-3519
Food pantry (groceries)
34 minutes
average wait time
3.09 mi
Serves New Jersey residents.
Tue, May 13th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, May 20th (in 4 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, May 27th (next month)
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
Every location is different! Some places in Scotch Plains 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 in Scotch Plains 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 in Scotch Plains 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 in Scotch Plains.
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Scotch Plains for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.