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.

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 Barber.

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?

Every location is different! Some places in Barber 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.

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.

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

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

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 Barber that’s open today: Mercy House – Super Saturday

Where are you located?

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

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.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Barber 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 in Barber, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Family Assistance Center “My Choice Store”
30 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.49 mi
Info
A community food-assistance program within JRF’s Family Assistance Center that helps families strengthen household stability and work toward long-term self-sufficiency.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Call in advance for services
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Client choice pantry
Schedule
Next Thursday
10:00 am–5:00 pm @ JRF Family Assistance Center – My Choice Store
Appointment required
Next Friday
10:00 am–5:00 pm @ JRF Family Assistance Center – My Choice Store
Appointment required
November 26th is Thanksgiving Day
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–5:00 pm @ JRF Family Assistance Center – My Choice Store
Appointment required
Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
10:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Thursday, Friday
Location
533-B New Brunswick Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
directions
Contact
(732) 324-2114
https://jrfnj.org/family-assistance-center
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Food pantry (groceries)
SALVATION ARMY PERTH AMBOY
26 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.26 mi
Info
Assists area residents with a wide range of basic needs programs.
Requirements
You can visit twice a month
ID required
Proof of address required
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Appointment required
Next Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Appointment required
Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the last Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
433 State St.
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
directions
Contact
(732) 826-7040
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/perth-amboy/home
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. James Church Food Bank
27 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

2.03 mi
Info
Serves woodbridge residents only
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Proof of address required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Wednesday
9:00 am–11:00 am
Next Thursday
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Wednesday, Thursday
5:30 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Thursday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Location
174 Grove Street
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
directions
Contact
(732) 636-4310
https://stjamesonline.org/food-pantry
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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.
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 Barber.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
OUR LADY OF FATIMA BREAD OF LIFE
18 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.69 mi
Info
Registration is only done on Saturdays before receiving food at the next distribution date

serves only residents of Perth Amboy

On-site registration required
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Sat, November 21st (next week)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Wed, December 16th (next month)
4:00 pm–6:30 pm
4:00 pm–6:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
348 Smith Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
directions
Contact
(732) 442-6634
https://www.ourladyoffatimaperthamboy.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Peter's Pantry
13 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

1.9 mi
Info
A church-operated community hunger-relief program run by St. Peter's Episcopal Church and participating in Perth Amboy's We Care Coalition of Food Pantries, supported by parish donations and community partners.
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Proof of address required
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Thursday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Proof of household income required
November 26th is Thanksgiving Day
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Proof of household income required
Thu, December 3rd (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Proof of household income required
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
183 Rector St.
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
directions
Contact
(732) 826-1594
https://www.stpetersepiscopal.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Seventh Day Adventist Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.7 mi
Info
Food and clothing provided to residents of Perth Amboy. Additional, supportive services are available such as health insurance education, ESL and citizenship classes and immigration support
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
5:30 pm
Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)
5:30 pm
Tue, December 1st (in 3 weeks)
5:30 pm
5:30 pm
every week on Tuesday
Location
260 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
directions
Contact
(732) 734-7289
https://perthamboyspanishnj.adventistchurch.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Caring Market (Food Pantry)
4 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.09 mi
Info
A community food-assistance program operated by the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development (PRAHD) through its Community Wellness and Financial Center, designed to provide dignified, culturally inclusive support to people experiencing food insecurity in a welcoming environment.
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–1:30 pm @ Caring Market (Food Pantry)
Other social services available
Fresh produce
Toiletries may be available
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Tue, December 15th (next month)
10:00 am–1:30 pm @ Caring Market (Food Pantry)
Other social services available
Fresh produce
Toiletries may be available
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Tue, January 19th (in 2 months)
10:00 am–1:30 pm @ Caring Market (Food Pantry)
Other social services available
Fresh produce
Toiletries may be available
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
10:00 am–1:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
98 1st Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
directions
Contact
(732) 638-2826
https://prahd.org/programs/community-wellness-and-financial-center/caring-market-food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Project Hospitality @ Bethel Methodist Church
5 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.6 mi
Info
This is a mobile pantry maybe it will be late due to the traffic please wait 15 min from the time of arrival
Requirements
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
2:15 pm–3:00 pm
Tue, December 1st (in 3 weeks)
2:15 pm–3:00 pm
Tue, December 15th (next month)
2:15 pm–3:00 pm
2:15 pm–3:00 pm
every month on the 1st Tuesday
2:15 pm–3:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
7033 Amboy Road
Tottenville, NY 10307
directions
Contact
(718) 448-1544
https://projecthospitality.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mercy House – Super Saturday
12 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.65 mi
Info
Mercy House – Super Saturday operates as a food pantry offering groceries. Please verify the current schedule and requirements directly with the pantry, as different sources suggest varying operating days and times.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
8:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, December 12th (in 4 weeks)
8:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, January 9th (in 2 months)
8:00 am–12:00 pm
8:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
282 Mcclellan Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
directions
Contact
(732) 826-5293
https://cathedralinternational.org/event/mercy-house-super-saturday-2/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Seventh Day Adventist Church - Community
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.7 mi
Info
Church‑run community food pantry and clothing closet serving Perth Amboy residents. Weekly Tuesday evening distributions, with occasional Thursday distributions as needed. Also connects clients to other supportive services such as health‑insurance education, ESL and citizenship classes, and immigration support. Bilingual English/Spanish assistance is provided.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Other social services available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Next Tuesday
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Next Thursday
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
November 26th is Thanksgiving Day
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
260 State St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
directions
Contact
(732) 734-7289
http://perthamboyspanishnj.adventistchurch.org
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Barber 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.
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.
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 Barber do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
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 Barber that’s open today: Mercy House – Super Saturday
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Barber for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
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.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Barber 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 in Barber, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.