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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. James Church Food Bank

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.71 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

    Map of St. James Church Food Bank

    Location

    174 Grove Street

    Woodbridge, NJ 07095

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 636-4310

    https://stjamesonline.org/food-pantry

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.44 mi


    Info

    Nonperishable food is available to residents of Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, and Carteret.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sun, November 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sun, November 29th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.28 mi


    Info

    A registration form must be filled out. You will be required to show ID and a proof of income (driver license, social security card, pay stub). Non-perishable food is available for Port Reading and Sewaren residents.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, December 16th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, January 20th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 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 Bridgeton Apartments.

  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)

    37 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.33 mi


    Info

    Provides food assistance to individuals and families in need through a community food pantry.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, December 3rd (in 3 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.33 mi


    Info

    A community food-assistance program operated by First Presbyterian Church of Avenel that distributes emergency food to low-income residents.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the last Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.54 mi


    Info

    A food pantry operated by St. Cecelia Church that provides essential support to those in need.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, December 1st (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.43 mi


    Info

    Heaven's Helpers Food Pantry provides free food assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. It distributes food to meet basic nutritional needs and serves people in need across a range of household circumstances.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, December 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, December 3rd (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, January 6th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.95 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

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–5:00 pm @ JRF Family Assistance Center – My Choice Store

    • Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–5:00 pm @ JRF Family Assistance Center – My Choice Store

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 10:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    17 minutes

    average wait time

    2.63 mi


    Info

    Community outreach organization serving people and families in need.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 21st (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 19th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, January 16th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.45 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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Bridgeton Apartments 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 Bridgeton Apartments 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Bridgeton Apartments 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 Bridgeton Apartments.

  20. Where are you located?

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