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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Zarephath Christian Church Food Bank - My Neighbor’s Pantry

    18 reviews

    Claimed

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    4.2 mi


    Info

    08890

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, April 11th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Zarephath Christian Church Food Bank - My Neighbor’s Pantry

    Location

    2 Ministry Center Drive

    Somerset, NJ 08873

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 560-4001

    https://www.zcc.live/outreach

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.7 mi


    Info

    Please call for an appointment at 732-246-0009 Also served: Franklin Township

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Next Monday

      2:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Thursday

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Saturday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    Contact

    (732) 246-0009
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.78 mi


    Info

    A monthly free meal and choice of groceries for anyone in need. Guests pre-order their meal from 2 options. Orders must be received by the Monday before. 1 meal per person. Any surplus meals are handed out 5:45-6 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Delivery available only to clients with mobility or transportation challenges (must live within 15-mins drive of church, approx. 5 miles.). Delivery request must be made when placing order.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 11th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Sat, April 11th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Sat, May 9th (next month)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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  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 Blackwells Mills.

  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)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    5.03 mi


    Info

    • Serves: Middlesex County
    • Offers misplaced homemaker/certification to help with job assistance
    • Kosher food available
    • May be closed during Jewish Holidays
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (732) 777-1940
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Claimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    5.16 mi


    Info

    Thursdays from 1-5pm food is distributed in the church parking lot.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, April 16th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, April 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (732) 801-4326
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    4.8 mi


    Info

    • Must go to the website and click the Register Today button to make an appointment.
    • Diapers, pet food, baby formulas, and sanitary napkins are provided if available.
    • Can accommodate residents of Somerset and some of Middlesex counties.

    Registration on website required

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Pet food may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    4.53 mi


    Info

    Serving Manville residents

    Manville Reformed Church Food Pantry

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 11th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 9th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 13th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    5.15 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 2nd (in 4 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 6th (in 2 months)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 4th (next quarter)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    Contact

    (732) 846-9153

    http://visitelcc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    4.87 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, April 17th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (next month)

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Fri, June 19th (in 2 months)

      CLOSED

    • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    3.77 mi


    Info

    Diapers, toothpaste, soap, fresh produce, and cleaning supplies; keeping up with household and hygiene supplies can be much easier by visiting one of our two specialty pantries. Please note that BABY DIAPERS, BABY FORMULA & ADULT DIAPERS is an additional program and will require additional proof of documentation.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Tue, April 14th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Tue, April 21st (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Blackwells Mills 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 Blackwells Mills 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 Blackwells Mills that’s open today: Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County, NJ - Milltown, Feeding Hands Inc. - Bridgewater - Main 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 Blackwells Mills 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 Blackwells Mills 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 Blackwells Mills, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.