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Find Free Food In The CommonsLemontree 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)

    OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP FOOD BANK

    no ratings yet

    1.71 mi


    Info

    For intake appointment to receive food, you must call 732-721-5600 ext. 6215 (Sandy) or ext. 6625 (Diane). Clients must make initial contact via phone. Required information: 2 proofs of residency, proof of income, SSI/SSD award letter and/or Medicare card.

    • Requirements

      • Must pass the intake to qualify.
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Seniors Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Non-perishable food only
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Location

    1 Old Bridge Plaza

    Old Bridge, NJ 08857

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 721-5600

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Matawan Community Food Pantry

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.82 mi


    Info

    Except for our Thanksgiving and Christmas distributions when we meet on a Saturday before the holiday.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 27th (next month)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 25th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 22nd (in 3 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Location

    201 Broad Street

    Matawan, New Jersey 07747

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 566-2663

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Matawan United Methodist Pantry

    no ratings yet

    2.23 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Thrift Shop
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Today

      6:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Thursday

    Location

    478 Atlantic Avenue

    (Corner of Church St.)

    Strathmore, NJ 07747

    directions
  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 The Commons.

  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)

    ST. LAWRENCE, SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DEPAUL FOOD PANTRY

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.91 mi


    Info

    Contact: Joseph Mondello

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Location

    109 Laurence Parkway

    Laurence Harbor, NJ 08879

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Providence Baptist Pantry

    no ratings yet

    2.32 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 20th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 18th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 15th (in 3 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Location

    49 Kennedy Ave.

    Cliffwood Bch, New Jersey 07721

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 566-4430

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    CALVARY CHAPEL BROKEN LOAVES FOOD & RAIMENT MINISTRY

    no ratings yet

    2.79 mi


    Info

    Food Pantry WILL BE CLOSED Saturday December 23, 2022 and Monday and Tuesday December 25 and 26, 2023. New Years Holiday Closure 2024 ! WILL BE CLOSED Saturday December 30, 2023 and Monday January 1, 2024. pick up is on Friday mornings and evenings. By appointment only, please call (732) 679-4837.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      6:30 pm–9:00 pm

    • Fri, April 5th (next week)

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 6:30 pm–9:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Location

    139 White Oak Lane

    Old Bridge, NJ 08857

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St Benedict's Emergency Pantry

    average user rating

    3.36 mi


    Info

    Requires to call for hours.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, April 10th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Location

    165 Bethany Road

    (entrance on Hillcrest, located in house left of school)

    Holmdel, NJ 07733

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 264-4712

    https://stbenedictholmdel.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Joseph Church - SVDP Pantry

    no ratings yet

    2.98 mi


    Info

    Serve residents of Keyport, Matawan, and Aberdeen. Call (732-290-1878) for food delivery.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Appointments required
      • Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, April 4th (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, May 2nd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, June 6th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    Location

    376 Maple Place

    Keyport, NJ 07735

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 290-1878

    https://www.fatimakeyport.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry

    38 minutes

    average wait time

    3.7 mi


    Info

    • Can visit upto 3 times a month.
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, April 2nd (next week)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Location

    42 Elizabeth Street

    Keyport, New Jersey 07735

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 888-1986

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.82 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • Info

      • Closed During Year: Inclement weather

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, April 2nd (next week)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Location

    42 Elizabeth St

    Keyport, NJ 07735

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 888-1986

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in The Commons 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 The Commons 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 The Commons that’s open today: OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP FOOD BANK, Matawan United Methodist Pantry, Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry, Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

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