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 Berkeley Heights.

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 Berkeley Heights 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 Berkeley Heights 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?

You can browse these pages for resources in Berkeley Heights to see if any are 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 in Berkeley Heights.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Berkeley Heights 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 Berkeley Heights 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 Berkeley Heights, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

Free Food in Berkeley Heights - Lemontree Directory

Text us

Find Free Food In Berkeley HeightsLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Days Open

Food pantry (groceries)
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.29 mi
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, November 28th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–11:00 am
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the last Saturday
Location
111 South St.
New Providence, NJ 07974
directions
Contact
(908) 464-7600
https://olpnp.org/ministries/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to Opt Out. Reply HELP at any time for help. See our Terms of Service and our privacy policy.
Food pantry (groceries)
El Centro Hispanoamericano
42 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

4.2 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
Clothing may be available
Delivery may be available
Schedule
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–12:00 pm @ El Centro Hispanoamericano
Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm @ El Centro Hispanoamericano
Tue, December 1st (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm @ El Centro Hispanoamericano
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Location
525 E Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 753-8730
https://www.elcentronj.org/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries)
New Covenant Church of God
46 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

4.74 mi
Info
On-site registration required. Clients can reach a care coordinator for food assistance by dialing extension 104 after calling the main number.
Requirements
You can visit twice a month
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Next Saturday
9:00 am @ New Covenant Church of God
Sat, December 5th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am @ New Covenant Church of God
Sat, December 19th (next month)
9:00 am @ New Covenant Church of God
9:00 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
9:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
225 East 7th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 226-0223
https://newcovenantnj.com/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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 Berkeley Heights.
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)
MANNA From Heaven Food Pantry
12 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

4.26 mi
Info
A community-based food pantry associated with St. John's Baptist Church that serves members of the local community.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Next Saturday
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, December 19th (next month)
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, January 16th (in 2 months)
9:00 am–1:00 pm
9:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
2387 Morse Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
directions
Contact
(908) 405-5840
https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/manna-from-heaven-food-pantry
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries)
Plainfield Action Services
25 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

4.75 mi
Info
Provides programs, information, referrals, and direct monetary assistance when available to Plainfield’s low-income families and individuals, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or race.
Requirements
Proof of address required
Call in advance for services
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Appointment required
Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Appointment required
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
510 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 753-3519
https://www.plainfieldnj.gov/departments/health_and_social_services/plainfield_action_services.php
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Unfortunately, we’re not confident about the information below.
Lemontree does not cover this location
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps
51 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

4.77 mi
Info
The Plainfield Corps is a Salvation Army community service center providing assistance and support to people in its local service area.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
Proof of address required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Client choice pantry
Fresh produce
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm @ Plainfield Corps
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am @ Plainfield Corps
Toiletries may be available
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm @ Plainfield Corps
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
every week on Tuesday
Location
615 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060-2511
directions
Contact
(908) 756-2595
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/plainfield/our-programs/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
S.H.E.E.L.D. (The Lord's Kitchen)
52 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

5.03 mi
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
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Next Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
November 26th is Thanksgiving Day
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 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
Location
515 West 4th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
'''[{"name":"Shiloh Baptist Church / The Lord\'s Kitchen","email":"admin@shilohplainfield.org","phone":"(908) 754-3353","public":true,"description":"Official Shiloh Baptist Church / ministry contact; published office hours Sunday 8am-2pm and Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm.","availability":[{"day":0,"endHour":14,"startHour":8},{"day":1,"endHour":17,"startHour":9},{"day":2,"endHour":17,"startHour":9},{"day":3,"endHour":17,"startHour":9},{"day":4,"endHour":17,"startHour":9}]},{"name":"SHEELD","email":"admin@sheeld.org","phone":"(908) 754-6143","public":true,"description":"Official SHEELD organization contact; no separate phone availability published.","availability":null}]'''
https://www.weareshiloh.org/ministries
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries)
Chatham United Methodist Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

5.02 mi
Info
Walk up to the line that starts at Chatham UMC’s back parking lot
Offerings
Free Groceries
Fresh produce
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Next Wednesday
3:00 pm
Next Saturday
Thanksgiving: 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
460 Main Street
Chatham Township, NJ 07928
directions
Contact
(973) 635-7740
http://www.chathamumc.com/food-pantry-and-food-distribution/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

4.83 mi
Info
A church-based community outreach ministry operated by Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church to support the local community.
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Next Monday
10:00 am–10:30 am
Next Tuesday
11:00 am–2:30 pm
Next Wednesday
10:00 am–10:30 am
10:00 am–10:30 am
every week on Monday
10:00 am–10:30 am
every week on Wednesday
10:00 am–10:30 am
every week on Thursday
10:00 am–10:30 am
every week on Friday
11:00 am–2:30 pm
every month on the 2nd Tuesday
11:00 am–2:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Tuesday
11:00 am–2:30 pm
every month on the 4th Tuesday
Location
716 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 756-2468
https://crescentave.church/valaries-soup-kitchen
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
Food pantry (groceries)
St. Teresa's Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

4.72 mi
Info
Volunteer‑run pantry in the church basement provides weekly distribution of prepackaged non‑perishable groceries to local individuals and families; stocked by parishioner and community donations. Spanish may be available depending on volunteers.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 7:00 am–9:00 am
Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 7:00 am–9:00 am
Wed, December 2nd (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 7:00 am–9:00 am
Food pantry (groceries): 7:00 am–9:00 am
every week on Wednesday
Location
306 Morris Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
directions
Contact
(908) 277-3700
https://www.st-teresa.org
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Berkeley Heights 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 Berkeley Heights 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?
You can browse these pages for resources in Berkeley Heights to see if any are 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 in Berkeley Heights.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Berkeley Heights 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 Berkeley Heights 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 Berkeley Heights, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.