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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)

    Matawan Food Pantry

    9 referrals


    Info

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 24th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 29th (next month)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    See more info
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Matawan United Methodist Pantry

    4 referrals


    Info

    There is a large parking lot behind the church that can be entered from Church Street. As you look at the back of the church you will see a garage door with the pantry hours. The entrance is through the alley to the right.

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

      6:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 Benedict's Emergency Pantry

    6 referrals


    Info

    ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY OPEN WEDNESDAYS
    10 am - 1 pm, 5 - 7 pm OPEN SATURDAYS 10 am - 12 pm

    https://parish.stbenedictholmdel.org/

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Second Baptist Matawan

    0 referrals


      • Free Groceries
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. Joseph Church Pantry

    6 referrals


    Info

    Serves: Monmouth County

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, July 6th (next month)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, August 3rd (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry

    7 referrals


    Info

    • Can visit upto 3 times a month.
      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    CALVARY CHAPEL OF OLD BRIDGE

    10 referrals


    Info

    Food pick up is on Friday mornings and one evening. By appointment only, please call (732) 679-4837.

      • Free Groceries
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry (KMFP)

    1 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. John’s Pantry

    7 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      5:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, June 15th (in 2 weeks)

      5:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in The Commons 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 The Commons.

  18. 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.