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Food pantry (groceries)

Plainfield Action Services

19 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

  • Open now!

    9:00 am–5:00 pm

  • Next Tuesday

    9:00 am–5:00 pm

  • Next Thursday

    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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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Plainfield Action Services, open for the next 5 hours. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Plainfield Action Services requires: ID required, Proof of address required, Proof of household income required.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Yes — Plainfield Action Services requires an appointment or pre-registration. Check the resource page for contact info and how to schedule your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Plainfield Action Services offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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.

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

Do they have meat?

Unfortunately, Plainfield Action Services may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Plainfield Action Services open today?

Plainfield Action Services is open today 9:00 AM-5:00 PM!

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. Plainfield Action Services is located at 510 Watchung Avenue!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits 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.

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 near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.