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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Food Bank Network of Somerset County - Main Pantry

    27 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.04 mi


    Info

    Somerset County residents only. All services are free and available directly without referrals from other agencies. This is not a government agency and personal information is not reported to anyone. You can register and receive food on your first visit with no waiting period. The main pantry-warehouse offers a much larger selection than the satellite locations. Clients can browse and choose their own food. In addition to groceries, personal care items and cleaning supplies are available (ask staff for items not on shelves).

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–2:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–2:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • 9:00 am–2:30 pm

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

    • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Food Bank Network of Somerset County - Main Pantry

    Location

    7E Easy Street

    Middlebrook Crossroads Industrial Park

    Bound Brook, NJ 08805

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 560-1813

    https://www.somersetfoodbank.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.61 mi


    Info

    The Salvation Army of Boundbrook serves Somerset County. This location offers food assistance and other items like clothing, school supplies, holiday meals, and coats. Their administrative office is located at 615 Huachong Avenue in Plainfield. For program updates, visit their Facebook page 'njsaBoundbrook'.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.35 mi


    Info

    Community hunger-relief support intended to restore the lives of underprivileged people, meet local community needs, and reduce hunger one family at a time.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Sat, October 3rd (next week)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, October 17th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, November 7th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  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 Bound Brook.

  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)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.15 mi


    Info

    Only open to Somerset County residents.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, October 3rd (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, October 17th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 7th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Claimed

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    2.9 mi


    Info

    A food-assistance ministry of Zarephath Christian Church that serves struggling individuals and families in its designated service area.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    3.22 mi


    Info

    Feeding Hands Food Pantry hosts its Manville site at Emmanuel Baptist Church, serving Manville residents. Provides groceries and other resources to individuals and families in need in a welcoming, dignified environment. Beyond food, the organization helps connect guests with additional services they may need. Open to all regardless of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, age, or disability.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce
    • Sat, October 24th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce
    • Sat, November 21st (in 2 months)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.85 mi


    Info

    Pantry assists anyone looking for assistance. Delivery is available for senior citizens and those you do not or cannot drive.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • Wed, September 30th (next week)

      5:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • Wed, October 7th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  12. Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.93 mi


    Info

    Distributes free food and basic household and personal-care items to families and individuals in need. The pantry provides food assistance, with items varying by availability, and the affiliated ministry also operates a clothing resource.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (732) 560-4001(Thu 10am–1pm, Sat 10am–12pm)

    https://www.zcc.live/outreach

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    43 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    4.2 mi


    Info

    New clients must call for an appointment 732 356-0081. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
    Food Room: Open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 noon and the third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (excluding July & August). Limited capacity, arrive early. Clients are limited to once a month service and must show proof of residency in Piscataway, Dunellen, Middlesex, South Plainfield, Edison, Highland Park or Green Brook. Must show proof of need (eg. TANF, SSI, WIC, FOOD STAMPS, MEDICAID, DISABILITY, WELFARE, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION) or show proof of low household income not in excess of Federal Guidelines. Canned and refrigerated food donations, personal care products and pet food accepted. Fishes & Loaves Cafe: Free, home-cooked dinners for anyone in need the third Friday of each month (excluding July & August). Eat-In the cafe 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. or take-out meals. Held at the former school cafeteria at Our Lady of Fatima RC Church, New Market Road, Piscataway. All are welcome!

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    4.32 mi


    Info

    Free food distribution in partnership with Beginning World Changers for Middlesex County residents in need. Held in front of the church on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am until food runs out.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am

    • Wed, October 28th (next month)

      11:00 am

    • Wed, November 25th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Bound Brook 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 Bound Brook 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 Bound Brook that’s open today: Food Bank Network of Somerset County - Main Pantry, Salvation Army, South Jersey and Somerset County, Middlesex Elks #1488, Fish, Inc. Dunellen Area, First Presbyterian Church of Dunellen

  20. Where are you located?

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