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 Chrome.

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 Chrome 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 Chrome 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 Chrome 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 Chrome.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Chrome for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center Camp
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.22 mi
Info
Amy Stackhouse 7325413830 Starts: 06/30/2025 08/22/2025
- Requirements
  Students & staff only
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- Tomorrow
  11:45 am–12:45 pm
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 11:45 am–12:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
60 Cooke Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
directions
Contact
(908) 472-9291
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Food pantry (groceries)
St Joseph's Food Pantry
25 reviews
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10 minutes
average wait time

0.32 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, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, September 27th (next month)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, October 25th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- 8:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
55 High St
Carteret, NJ 07008
directions
Contact
(732) 541-8946
https://sjps.net/food-pantry
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Columbus - Carteret School Site
0 reviews
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no ratings yet

0.38 mi
Info
Carmela Collazo 7325413830 Starts: 07/07/2025 07/11/2025
- Requirements
  Students & staff only
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:30 pm–1:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  12:30 pm–1:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  12:30 pm–1:30 pm
- 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1 Carteret Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
directions
Contact
(347) 380-2616
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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 Chrome.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Thomas J. Deverin Community Center
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.23 mi
Info
Summer Meal program starts: 07/07/2025 Till: 08/15/2025/ Coordinator, Cathy Dougherty 7325413830 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
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–12:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  12:30 pm–1:30 pm
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
  Summer Meal Program
- This Tuesday
  8:30 am–12:30 pm
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
100 Cooke Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
directions
Contact
(732) 541-6221
https://www.carteret.net/public-information-center-announcement/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Reigning in Life Learning Center
0 reviews
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0.56 mi
Info
Talissa Andrews 7325413830 Starts: 07/07/2025 08/15/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:30 pm–1:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  12:30 pm–1:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  12:30 pm–1:30 pm
- 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
33 Terminal Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
directions
Contact
(732) 423-6254
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Carteret Park
0 reviews
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0.64 mi
Info
Tracy Crowhurst 7325413830 starts: 07/07/2025 08/15/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:30 pm–3:00 am
- This Tuesday
  12:30 pm–3:00 am
- This Wednesday
  12:30 pm–3:00 am
- 12:30 pm–3:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
198 Carteret Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
directions
Contact
(732) 621-9211
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Food pantry (groceries)
Calvary Baptist Church
22 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.65 mi
Info
The food pantry is on the last saturday of every other month with the next one being on June 28th.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, August 30th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, September 27th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, October 25th (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the last Saturday
Location
38 McKinley Ave
Carteret, NJ 07008
directions
Contact
(732) 541-9169
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Sgt. Jack McGreevey Memorial Park
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.95 mi
Info
Namita Ramersaud 7325413830 Starts: 07/07/2025 08/15/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:30 am–1:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  12:30 am–1:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  12:30 am–1:30 pm
- 12:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
55 Orchard Street
Carteret, NJ 07008
directions
Contact
(201) 988-0968
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Anthony of Padua Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.12 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
- Wed, August 20th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, September 17th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, October 15th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
436 Port Reading Avenue
Port Reading, NJ 07064
directions
Contact
(732) 634-1403
https://www.saintanthonypadua.org/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
CHASI MFP - Woodrow Road
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.47 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, August 27th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Wed, September 24th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Wed, October 22nd (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:30 pm
- 10:00 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
1075 Woodrow Rd
Staten Island, NY 10312
directions
Contact
(718) 873-6270
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Chrome 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 Chrome 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 Chrome 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 Chrome.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Chrome for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.