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  1. Food pantry (groceries)

    Aldersgate outreach community center

    4 reviews

    Claimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    0.62 mi


    Info

    A community outreach center of Aldersgate United Methodist Church serving families and neighbors in need.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

    Map of Aldersgate outreach community center

    Location

    568 Ryders Lane

    Lower Level of Church

    East Brunswick, NJ 08816

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 254-7361

    https://www.aldersgateumcnj.org/calendar.html

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.91 mi


    Info

    Call 732-828-0020 between 9am to 12pm Monday thru Friday to make an appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    3.11 mi


    Info

    Serves Middlesex County. Please call (732) 521-0169 (Kristen Tabert) to reserve your pick-up time. This is a client-choice model food pantry where one person is allowed inside at a time.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on 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 Colonial Oaks.

  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)

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.06 mi


    Info

    A community food pantry supported by an alliance of local faith communities, helping families experiencing food insecurity.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Tuesday

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    3.71 mi


    Info

    A community food pantry supplying nutrition to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, with additional social and spiritual support offered to the community.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, November 21st (next week)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, November 28th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.2 mi


    Info

    A community food pantry that helps households bridge gaps in their monthly food budget.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, December 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.67 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Fri, December 18th (next month)

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Fri, January 15th (in 2 months)

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    3.08 mi


    Info

    Nonperishable foods and hygiene items are available to residents in need. Proof of name and address are required.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, December 5th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, January 2nd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, February 6th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.72 mi


    Info

    A township-run community program that helps households experiencing food insecurity meet their basic nutritional needs.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available

    Schedule

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.9 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 12th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, January 9th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Colonial Oaks 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 Colonial Oaks 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?

    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. Here’s a list of everything in Colonial Oaks that’s open today: Aldersgate outreach community center, Grace Christian Fellowship Ministries, Mt Zion Ministries Family Worship Church

  20. Where are you located?

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