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    Food pantry (groceries)

    FPC Food Pantry

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.14 mi


    Info

    Provides food-insecurity support to people in the Metuchen and Edison area.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      8:30 am–11:30 am @ First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen

      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Pet food may be available
    • This Thursday

      8:30 am–11:30 am @ First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen

      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Pet food may be available
    • Wed, November 18th (next week)

      8:30 am–11:30 am @ First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen

      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Pet food may be available
    • 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    • 5:30 pm–7:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    Map of FPC Food Pantry

    Location

    270 Woodbridge Avenue

    Metuchen, NJ 08840

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 491-2325

    https://fpcweb.org/food-pantry/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.36 mi


    Info

    Anyone 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

      9:00 am–3:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am–3:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–3:30 pm

    • 9:00 am–3:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.42 mi


    Info

    Serves Metuchen residents. Call +1 (732) 548-0100 to make an appointment. Bring proof of Metuchen residency.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      CLOSED

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  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 Clara Barton.

  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)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.88 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

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, November 17th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.23 mi


    Info

    The CPC Food Pantry continues its ministry to provide food to our neighbors residing in Edison and Metuchen.  We ask you to bring along some form of proof of residency when you come, along with shopping bags.  Our regular hours are 9am-11am Tuesdays and Thursdays.  No appointment is necessary. We try to give each participant items that they will use through an assortment of canned goods, pasta, rice, and a choice among frozen meats or poultry. If you have any questions for our pantry volunteers, please call the church office at (732) 287-1666 and leave a message. We look forward to seeing you!

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am @ Community Presbyterian Church

    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–11:00 am @ Community Presbyterian Church

    • Tue, November 17th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:00 am @ Community Presbyterian Church

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    3.16 mi


    Info

    Serves woodbridge residents only

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      CLOSED

    • This 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.21 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

    • This Thursday

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

    • This Friday

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

    • Thu, November 19th (next week)

      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)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.66 mi


    Info

    Serves: Middlesex County Bring an ID with you that shows your address (must sign in at the desk each time you come) Produce and non-perishable items are available to those in need. Nonperishable canned foods are available on an emergency basis. Assistance is limited to two times each month.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, November 18th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.64 mi


    Info

    Bring your Middlesex College Student ID card with you to the Hub & Pantry during drop-in hours or by appointment (contact resource_hub@middlesexcc.edu). Student ID cards are available at West Hall Food Pantry (weekly grocery shop, daily grab & go snacks, meals prepared by our HCD students, new Lunch Club program) – Visit during regular pantry hours or by appointment. Bring one reusable grocery bag. *Pantry access is limited to registered student shoppers for purposes of privacy, health and safety. Pantry College Center room 170/171 732.548.6000 x3029

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      2:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      CLOSED

    • This Thursday

      2:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • 2:30 pm–4:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • 10:30 am–4:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    40 minutes

    average wait time

    3.75 mi


    Info

    • Must go to the website and click the Register button to make an appointment.
    • Diapers, pet food, baby formulas, and sanitary napkins are provided if available.
    • Can accommodate residents of Somerset and some of Middlesex counties.

    Registration on website required

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm @ Walker Hall

    • Sat, December 12th (next month)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm @ Walker Hall

    • Sat, January 9th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm @ Walker Hall

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Clara Barton 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 Clara Barton 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 Clara Barton 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 Clara Barton.

  20. Where are you located?

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