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 Central West.

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 Central West 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 Central West 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 Central West 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 Central West.

Where are you located?

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

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
TASK MOBILE MEALS @ CAPITAL HEALTH FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
6 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.26 mi
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–2:00 pm
Wed, December 2nd (in 3 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–2:00 pm
Wed, December 16th (next month)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–2:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 1st Wednesday
Location
433 Bellevue Avenue
Stuyvesant/Prospect, NJ 08618
directions
Contact
(609) 695-5456
https://trentonsoupkitchen.org/get-help/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Arm In Arm – Hanover Street Mobile Pantry
33 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.72 mi
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Delivery may be available
Schedule
Next Tuesday
9:30 am–12:00 pm @ Trenton Meeting of Friends
Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)
9:30 am–12:00 pm @ Trenton Meeting of Friends
Tue, December 1st (in 3 weeks)
9:30 am–12:00 pm @ Trenton Meeting of Friends
9:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Location
142 East Hanover Street
Trenton Meeting of Friends
Trenton, NJ 08608
directions
Contact
(609) 396-9355
https://arminarm.org/preventing-hunger
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hearts Matter Food Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.8 mi
Info
Hearts Matter Food Pantry provides free, pre‑packaged grocery bags to members of the Trenton community each Wednesday. The distribution is open to anyone in need, operates on a first‑come, first‑served basis, and may include fresh produce alongside non‑perishable items. Volunteers help staff the site located at the HUT Community hub.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Fresh produce
Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Fresh produce
Wed, December 2nd (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Fresh produce
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
206 Old Rose Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
directions
Contact
(609) 882-0102
https://www.thehutcommunity.com/did-you-know/i/84077121/trenton-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 Central West.
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)
Mercer Street Friends @ Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary
15 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.43 mi
Info
School-based family resource center for Gregory Elementary families, part of Mercer Street Friends’ Community Schools program and focused on the needs of children and their families.
Requirements
You can visit twice a month
ID required
Must bring own bags/cart
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Client choice pantry
Other social services available
Fresh produce
Toiletries may be available
Schedule
Next Tuesday
2:00 pm–6:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Thursday
8:30 am–12:30 pm
Appointment required
Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)
2:00 pm–6:00 pm
Appointment required
8:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Thursday
2:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Location
500 Rutherford Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
directions
Contact
(609) 396-1506
https://mercerstreetfriends.org/its-official-family-resource-center-gregory-elementary/
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Food pantry (groceries)
chosen generation church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.68 mi
Info
The food pantry typically distributes groceries in the third week of each month. The exact day and time (often between 2 PM and 4 PM) are dependent on weather conditions, as distributions are held outdoors. Clients should call on the 19th of the month to confirm the schedule. The primary location is 215 North Montgomery Street. If weather conditions are poor, distributions may move to North Overbrook Avenue in front of the church.
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Friday
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Fri, December 18th (next month)
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Fri, January 15th (in 2 months)
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
215 North Montgomery Street
Hanover Academy, NJ 08608
directions
Contact
(609) 638-4164
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Task @ Mt. Bethel Church of God
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.41 mi
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Saturday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Sat, December 5th (in 3 weeks)
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Sat, December 19th (next month)
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
every month on the 1st Saturday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
491 Bellevue Avenue
Stuyvesant/Prospect, NJ 08618
directions
Contact
https://trentonsoupkitchen.org/meal-service/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
TASK MOBILE MEALS @ GREATER MT. ZION AME CHURCH
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.48 mi
Info
This soup kitchen serves hot meals to the community. No registration or appointments are needed to receive services.
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:15 pm–3:15 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): 2:15 pm–3:15 pm
Thu, December 3rd (in 3 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:15 pm–3:15 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:15 pm–3:15 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
42 Pennington Avenue
Battle Monument, NJ 08618
directions
Contact
(609) 695-5456
https://trentonsoupkitchen.org/meal-service/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Reading Senior Center TASK)
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.44 mi
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Tuesday
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Tue, December 1st (in 3 weeks)
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Location
15 Ringold Street
North 25, NJ 08618
directions
Contact
(609) 697-6185
https://trentonsoupkitchen.org/meal-service/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults (Jennye W. Stubblefield Senior Center)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.36 mi
Info
Open to anyone 60 years old or older and their spouses (regardless of age), any county resident with a disability whose primary caregiver is a program participant, anyone volunteering in the program, and the personal care aides of program participants (when they accompany a participant to the site where meals are provided). This program encourages participants to make a suggested donation of $1 for their daily meal. Participants must register for the program by calling 609-989-6650. Transportation can be made available, anyone interested can contact the program for details.
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Seniors only
People with disabilities
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Wednesday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
301 Prospect Street
Stuyvesant/Prospect, NJ 08618
directions
Contact
(609) 989-6650
https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/human-services/aging-disability-resource-connection/office-on-aging/nutrition-program-for-older-adults
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) @ Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
15 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.7 mi
Info
Serves Mercer County.
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm @ Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
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): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm @ Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Thu, December 3rd (in 3 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm @ Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
801 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
directions
Contact
(609) 392-3805
https://trinitycathedralnj.org/outreach/jubilee-ministries/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Central West 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 Central West 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 Central West 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 Central West.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Central West 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 Central West 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 Central West, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.