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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    0.93 mi


    Info

    Food is available for South Plainfield residents who are in need of assistance. Driver’s license or picture ID with address is necessary for verification of residency.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Call in advance for services
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns

    Location

    200 Randolph Avenue

    South Plainfield, NJ 07080

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 756-0633

    http://www.churchofthesacredheart.net/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Financial assistance

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.09 mi


    Info

    The South Plainfield Social Services Department provides emergency nonperishable food assistance for South Plainfield residents. Clients must schedule an appointment and present proof of residency. The department also helps connect clients with benefits such as SNAP, energy assistance, and other social services.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Other social services available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • This Thursday

      Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Other social services available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Next Tuesday

      Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Other social services available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    0.63 mi


    Info

    Emergency nonperishable food distribution is available for any residents in need.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, September 16th (next week)

      5:00 pm

    • Wed, October 21st (next month)

      5:00 pm

    • Wed, November 18th (in 2 months)

      5:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd 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 Avon Park.

  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)

    31 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    1.84 mi


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

    47 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.88 mi


    Info

    The Plainfield Corps is a Salvation Army community service center that assists area residents with basic needs and community support.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am @ Plainfield Corps

    • Tomorrow

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

    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am @ Plainfield Corps

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

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.92 mi


    Info

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

    Photo ID – Primary Participant (Green Card or Passport)

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    41 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.44 mi


    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
      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.12 mi


    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

    • Today

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, September 15th (next week)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, September 22nd (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)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    1.62 mi


    Info

    Monthly community Fresh Food Market held at Iris House’s Plainfield office providing free groceries with an emphasis on fresh produce. Events are often paired with free HIV/STD testing and health screenings run by Iris House/AHF outreach teams. Open community distribution; participants are asked to bring their own bags.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, September 24th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, October 22nd (next month)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, November 26th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    2.02 mi


    Info

    Food pantry available to Edison residents 18 years or older. Must show proof of residency & proof of low to moderate income. Bring your own bags

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, September 17th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, October 15th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, November 19th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Avon Park 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 Avon Park 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 Avon Park that’s open today: South Plainfield Social Services Department, Greater Refuge Church of Christ, Plainfield Action Services, El Centro Hispanoamericano, Bianca F.L.O.W.E.R.S., INC. 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 Avon Park 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 Avon Park 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 Avon Park, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.