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Find Free Food In SewarenLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    1.02 mi


    Info

    • They are open on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month between 10am - 1pm for the childrens clothing pantry a verry discounted price ranging between 25 cents and a dollar
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, April 8th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, May 6th (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
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Trinity Church Food Pantry

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    1.11 mi


    Info

    Serves Middlesex. Food distributions every Thursday and the first Saturday of the month. The next pantry as of now will be 01/13/2024. After that will be every Thursday that month.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      5:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      5:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 5:00 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    Location

    650 Rahway Avenue

    Woodbridge, NJ 07095

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 326-2240

    www.trinitywoodbridge.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Heaven's Helpers Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    1.06 mi


    Info

    VFW Hall, on the side of the building there are two big red metal doors for enterance

    • Requirements

      • A photo ID is required
      • Supplemental governmental help proof is required (Disability, WIC, or Social Security)
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.

    Schedule

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      12:30 pm–4:30 pm

      • If not available on the first Thursday, call in advance to set up an appointment for another day.
    • Thu, May 2nd (in 2 months)

      12:30 pm–4:30 pm

      • If not available on the first Thursday, call in advance to set up an appointment for another day.
    • Thu, June 6th (in 3 months)

      12:30 pm–4:30 pm

      • If not available on the first Thursday, call in advance to set up an appointment for another day.
    • 12:30 pm–4:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    Location

    393 Pearl Street

    Woodbridge, NJ 07095

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 501-7972

  5. 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.

  6. 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 in Sewaren.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    “ELIJAH’S BREAD” FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    1.39 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, April 7th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sun, April 14th (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
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. James Church Food Bank

    no ratings yet

    1.32 mi


    Info

    Serves woodbridge residents only

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      5:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Location

    174 Grove Street

    Woodbridge, NJ 07095

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 636-4310

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Calvary Baptist Church

    33 minutes

    average wait time

    2.21 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, April 27th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, May 25th (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)

    Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Bayside Family Success Center (FSC)

    no ratings yet

    1.81 mi


    Info

    Carteret, Metuchen, Highland Park, Sayreville, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Edison and Woodbridge Townships

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–7:00 pm

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–7:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Location

    500 Dobranski Drive

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 638-5063

    www.jrfnj.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Presbyterian Church of Avenel

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.31 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, April 30th (next month)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, May 28th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, June 25th (in 3 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
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Silver Linings “My Choice Store”

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.6 mi


    Info

    Call 732-324-2114 ext. 131 to make an appointment

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
      • Supplemental governmental help proof is required (Disability, WIC, or Social Security)
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • This Friday

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–4:30 pm

      every week on Thursday, Friday

    Location

    533 New Brunswick Avenue

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 324-2114

    www.jrfnj.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, Perth Amboy

    44 minutes

    average wait time

    2.81 mi


    Info

    • Serves Perth Amboy residents
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:45 am–12:45 pm

    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      9:45 am–12:45 pm

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      9:45 am–12:45 pm

    • 9:45 am–12:45 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Location

    230 New Brunswick Avenue

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Sewaren 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 in Sewaren do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. 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 in Sewaren that’s open today: St. James Church Food Bank, Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Bayside Family Success Center (FSC)

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Sewaren for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.