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Find Free Food In Somerset CountyLemontree 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)

    Bianca F.L.O.W.E.R.S., INC. Food Pantry

    44 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Serves New Jersey residents.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 14th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 21st (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

    Map of Bianca F.L.O.W.E.R.S., INC. Food Pantry

    Location

    145 Park Avenue

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    El Centro Hispanoamericano

    1 hour 1 minute

    average wait time


    Info

    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

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Low cost/free immigration legal services
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, April 30th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of El Centro Hispanoamericano

    Location

    525 East Front Street

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 753-8730

    https://elcentronj.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Greater Refuge Church of Christ

    54 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, May 14th (in 4 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, May 28th (next month)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    Map of Greater Refuge Church of Christ

    Location

    600 Grant Avenue

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 561-8255

  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 Somerset County.

  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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps

    56 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Closed on the last week of the month
    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      • Closed on the last week of the month
    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      • Closed on the last week of the month
    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Monday, Thursday

    Map of Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps

    Location

    615 Watchung Avenue

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Plainfield Action Services

    27 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Only Plainfield residents, proof of income required depends on case by case situation

    • Requirements

      • Need to call every Monday and Wednesday to register and book and appointment.
      • Proof of address required
      • Photo ID – Primary Participant (Green Card or Passport)
      • Priority given to seniors & disabled persons
      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
      • Food will be claimed based on arranged time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tue, April 30th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of Plainfield Action Services

    Location

    510 Watchung Avenue

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 753-3519

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Joseph’s Church in North Plainfield- Parish Center

    39 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    the entrance is from manning ave side. distribute food to first 50 peoples

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Sat, April 27th (next week)

      7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Sat, May 4th (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–8:00 am

    • 7:00 am–8:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of  St. Joseph’s Church in North Plainfield- Parish Center

    Location

    99 Westervelt Avenue

    North Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD

    31 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:30 am–10:30 am

    • Sat, May 18th (in 4 weeks)

      8:30 am–10:30 am

    • Sat, June 15th (in 2 months)

      8:30 am–10:30 am

    • 8:30 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD

    Location

    417 W. Sixth St

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Food Bank Network of Somerset County - North Plainfield Pantry

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    • Some form of personal identification and proof of residency in Somerset County - North Plainfield
    • North Plainfield residents only
    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
      • Proof of address required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, April 27th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 4th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Food Bank Network of Somerset County - North Plainfield Pantry

    Location

    614 Greenbrook Road

    North Plainfield, NJ 07063

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Metropolitan Community Service - Metropolitan SDA Church of Plainfield

    4 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • Number of household members
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 4th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, June 1st (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, July 6th (in 3 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    Map of Metropolitan Community Service - Metropolitan SDA Church of Plainfield

    Location

    1003 West 4th Street

    Plainfield, NJ 07063

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Franklin Twp Food Bank

    average user rating


    Info

    Call and leave voicemail to book appointment. Office will call back.

    Serves Somerset, Franklin Park, Little Rocky Hill, Zarephath, East Millstone, Griggstown, Kingston, and Middlebush residents only

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      All Day

      • Appointments required
    • This Friday

      All Day

      • Appointments required
    • Next Monday

      All Day

      • Appointments required
    • All Day

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

    Map of Franklin Twp Food Bank

    Location

    60 Millstone Rd

    Somerset, NJ 08875

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 246-0009

    http://www.franklinfoodbank.org

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Somerset County 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 Somerset County 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 Somerset County that’s open today: Plainfield Action Services, Franklin Twp Food Bank

  20. Where are you located?

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