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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Middlesex Elks #1488

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.94 mi


    Info

    Pantry assists anyone looking for assistance. Delivery is available for senior citizens and those you do not or cannot drive.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      4:30 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, February 18th (next week)

      4:30 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, February 25th (in 2 weeks)

      4:30 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:30 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of  Middlesex Elks #1488

    Location

    545 Bound Brook Road

    Middlesex, NJ 08846

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 968-9827

    http://www.middlesexelks.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.42 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.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
      • Registration on website required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    3.66 mi


    Info

    Food and necessities are available to residents once a month.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, March 14th (next month)

      11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, April 11th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd 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.

  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)

    12 reviews

    Claimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    3.86 mi


    Info

    Somerset County residents only. We do not serve residents of Franklin Park and Somerset since they have their own foodbank.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–2:15 pm

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am–2:15 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–2:15 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:15 pm

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

    • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.12 mi


    Info

    Households can receive assistance twice per month. Food and household assistance is based on availability. Open to Middlesex County residents and those in need by appointment for curbside pickup. Submit requests online (web address above), phone or text 732-629-8065.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sun, February 15th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sun, March 15th (next month)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sun, April 19th (in 2 months)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    40 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    3.75 mi


    Info

    • The entrance is from Manning Avenue side, in the parking lot behind Trinity Church
    • Distributes food to first 50 peoples
    • Clients can visit once a week
    • Needs volunteers
    • First come, first serve until food runs out
    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      7:00 am–8:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Client can visit: Once a week
    • Sat, February 21st (next week)

      7:00 am–8:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Client can visit: Once a week
    • Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–8:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Client can visit: Once a week
    • 7:00 am–8:30 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    3.8 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, February 21st (next week)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, March 7th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, March 21st (next month)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    3.3 mi


    Info

    Food available to Middlesex County residents in need.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Spanish Available

    Schedule

    • Wed, February 25th (in 2 weeks)

      11:15 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, March 25th (next month)

      11:15 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, April 22nd (in 2 months)

      11:15 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 11:15 am

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    Contact

    (732) 968-3844

    https://dunellenpres.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    36 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    4.14 mi


    Info

    New clients must call for an appointment 732 356-0081. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
    Food Room: Open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 noon and the third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (excluding July & August). Limited capacity, arrive early. Clients are limited to once a month service and must show proof of residency in Piscataway, Dunellen, Middlesex, South Plainfield, Edison, Highland Park or Green Brook. Must show proof of need (eg. TANF, SSI, WIC, FOOD STAMPS, MEDICAID, DISABILITY, WELFARE, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION) or show proof of low household income not in excess of Federal Guidelines. Canned and refrigerated food donations, personal care products and pet food accepted. Fishes & Loaves Cafe: Free, home-cooked dinners for anyone in need the third Friday of each month (excluding July & August). Eat-In the cafe 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. or take-out meals. Held at the former school cafeteria at Our Lady of Fatima RC Church, New Market Road, Piscataway. All are welcome!

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Mon, February 16th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    3.52 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      3:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      3:00 pm

    • Tue, February 17th (next week)

      3:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places 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 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 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.

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.