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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    S.H.E.E.L.D. (The Lord's Kitchen)

    45 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    A Shiloh Baptist Church outreach ministry operating in partnership with SHEELD, serving Plainfield-area neighbors and families with groceries and hot meals with dignity and love.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, August 19th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Sat, August 22nd (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of S.H.E.E.L.D. (The Lord's Kitchen)

    Location

    515 West 4th Street

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions

    Contact

    https://www.weareshiloh.org/ministries

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Arrive before 8am

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sat, September 5th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sat, September 19th (next month)

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • 8:00 am–9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 8:00 am–9:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    SNAP/EBT

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    "Important update for SNAP recipients: New federal work requirements may affect adults ages 18 to 64 who don't have children under 14. If this applies to you, you may need to report work, training, or volunteer hours each month to keep your benefits. Some people may qualify for an exemption. Timelines vary by state, so don't wait to find out if you're affected. For more information, visit the USDA SNAP Work Requirements page, or contact your local SNAP office or call 211."

    This center provides assistance with SSI, SSD, and senior services. During open hours, a caseworker is available in person to answer quick questions on a first-come, first-served basis, and no appointment is necessary for these questions. Phone caseworkers are available by appointment only, with appointments scheduled and canceled through their automated system. Complete program information is available online.

    • Offerings

      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:15 am–12:00 pm

    • Today

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:15 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:15 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

    • 1:30 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  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 Southern New Jersey.

  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)

    40 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    El Centro Hispanoamericano is a nonprofit community organization serving immigrants and refugees through affordable legal services, social services, education, community advocacy, organizing, and cultural programs.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm @ El Centro Hispanoamericano

      • Proof of address required
    • Tue, August 18th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm @ El Centro Hispanoamericano

      • Proof of address required
    • Tue, August 25th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm @ El Centro Hispanoamericano

      • Proof of address required
    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    41 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Requires to call and leave a message with your full name, full address and best phone number to reach. Arm in Arm serves clients through pick-up at our multiple pantry locations in Trenton and Princeton, including our mobile pantries services throughout Trenton. We also offer home delivery services to select locations and to community members who are home-bound or immuno-compromised. Please contact Alana Moonsammy at alanam@arminarm.org for an inquiry about home food deliveries.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:30 am

    • This Wednesday

      9:30 am

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am

    • 9:30 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Bianca F.L.O.W.E.R.S., Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing temporary assistance and supportive resources to people experiencing homelessness and to individuals and families in crisis, with a goal of helping them become self-sufficient.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, August 18th (next week)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, August 25th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time


    Info

    A food pantry operated by Greater Refuge Church of Christ that provides food assistance to people facing hunger.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • 11:30 am–2:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 11:30 am–2:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Only Plainfield residents. Call Monday or Wednesday to make an appointment.

    Photo ID – Primary Participant (Green Card or Passport)

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tue, August 18th (next week)

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Provides emergency food assistance and critical nutrition to individuals, households, and families experiencing food insecurity.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:45 am–12:45 pm

    • Sat, August 22nd (next week)

      9:45 am–12:45 pm

    • Sat, August 29th (in 2 weeks)

      9:45 am–12:45 pm

    • 9:45 am–12:45 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    44 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    A community food-assistance resource of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul hosted at Trinity Reformed Church.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Sat, August 22nd (next week)

      7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Sat, August 29th (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–8:00 am

    • 7:00 am–8:00 am

      every week on Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Southern New Jersey 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 Southern New Jersey 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 Southern New Jersey that’s open today: Lakewood Resource and Referral Center, Arm In Arm

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Southern New Jersey for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Southern New Jersey, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.