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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Thomas J. Deverin Community Center

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.96 mi


    Info

    60 and over is welcome. Round-trip transportation is available to all sites. Home-delivered meals are available for the mobility-impaired. Suggested Meal Donation: In-person: $2.25; Home Delivered: $2.75. More program details available at the end of this document or contact Middlesex County Senior Meal Program at 732-745-2062.

    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 8:30 am–12:30 pm

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

    Map of Thomas J. Deverin Community Center

    Location

    100 Cooke Avenue

    Carteret, NJ 07008

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 541-6221

    https://www.carteret.net/public-information-center-announcement/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.81 mi


    Info

    Applications will be available on Thursday during our hours of operation.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, May 14th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, May 21st (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    33 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.28 mi


    Info

    -Nonperishable, fresh and frozen food items are available to Carteret residents in need. Proof of residency is required.

    • School supplies may be available during distribution dates for the food pantry. This is although not given
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, June 27th (next month)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, July 25th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 4th 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 Chelsea.

  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)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.94 mi


    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (in 2 weeks)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Thu, May 21st (in 3 weeks)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.67 mi


    Info

    This is a mobile pantry maybe it will be late due to the traffic please wait 15 min from the time of arrival

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, May 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • Fri, June 5th (next month)

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • Fri, June 19th (next month)

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • Fri, July 3rd (in 2 months)

      9:15 am–9:45 am

    • 9:15 am–9:45 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 9:15 am–9:45 am

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.82 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 27th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 25th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    3.04 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sun, May 10th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Sun, May 24th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Sun, June 14th (next month)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 4th Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.12 mi


    Info

    **No hrs

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.84 mi


    Info

    There is no income requirement for food pantry services. All are welcome. Everything is free. Please bring personal identification with you and proof of household size if you have it.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Mon, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Mon, June 8th (next month)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Mon, July 13th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    38 minutes

    average wait time

    2.79 mi


    Info

    Through our Mobile Market, we distribute free fruits and vegetables, to our community twice each month Must be a Staten Island resident to receive food

    Eligible if you participate in programs at the Stapleton Houses Senior Center or live in the Berry, Cassidy Coles, New Lane, Richmond Terrace, South Beach,or Stapleton NYCHA Houses or residents of 10301, 10304, 10305, or 10310

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, May 16th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, June 2nd (next month)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea.

  20. Where are you located?

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