Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
average user rating
0.5 mi
Offerings
- Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Tuesday
3:00 pm
Next Thursday
3:00 pm
Tue, August 18th (in 2 weeks)
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
average user rating
0.5 mi
Next Tuesday
3:00 pm
Next Thursday
3:00 pm
Tue, August 18th (in 2 weeks)
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
42 reviews
30 minutes
average wait time
0.98 mi
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!
Next Monday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Friday
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
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
0.54 mi
A community-based outreach program operated by Living Hope Outreach Center to support people experiencing food insecurity.
Tomorrow
11:00 am
Sat, September 12th (next month)
11:00 am
Sat, October 10th (in 2 months)
11:00 am
11:00 am
every month on the 2nd Saturday
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.
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 Dunellen.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
20 minutes
average wait time
0.56 mi
Free food distribution in partnership with Beginning World Changers for Middlesex County residents in need. Held in front of the church on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am until food runs out.
Wed, August 26th (in 3 weeks)
11:00 am
Wed, September 23rd (next month)
11:00 am
Wed, October 28th (in 2 months)
11:00 am
11:00 am
every month on the 4th Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
15 minutes
average wait time
0.93 mi
Pantry assists anyone looking for assistance. Delivery is available for senior citizens and those you do not or cannot drive.
Next Wednesday
5:00 pm–6:30 pm
Wed, August 19th (in 2 weeks)
5:00 pm–6:30 pm
Wed, August 26th (in 3 weeks)
5:00 pm–6:30 pm
5:00 pm–6:30 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
1 hour
average wait time
2.4 mi
A food pantry operated by Greater Refuge Church of Christ that provides food assistance to people facing hunger.
Next Tuesday
11:30 am–2:30 pm @ Greater Refuge Church of Christ
Tue, August 25th (in 3 weeks)
11:30 am–2:30 pm @ Greater Refuge Church of Christ
Tue, September 8th (next month)
11:30 am–2:30 pm @ Greater Refuge Church of Christ
11:30 am–2:30 pm
every month on the 2nd Tuesday
11:30 am–2:30 pm
every month on the 4th Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.06 mi
Calvary Baptist - Manna From Heaven Food Pantry is a church-run ministry that provides groceries, including fresh produce, shelf-stable foods, and other items like household supplies. The staff also helps clients access financial aid, clothes, and basic needs. Distribution sites may vary within their network; clients receive their assigned site and time when scheduling. For inquiries, email manna@fountainbapist.org.
Sat, August 15th (next week)
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Fri, August 21st (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Fri, September 18th (next month)
9:00 am–2:00 pm
9:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Friday
9:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.08 mi
A free, community food pantry distribution hosted by Neighborhood Health at its Plainfield campus, held outdoors in the back parking lot and providing groceries to community members.
Tue, August 25th (in 3 weeks)
11:00 am
Tue, September 22nd (next month)
11:00 am
Tue, October 27th (in 2 months)
11:00 am
11:00 am
every month on the 4th Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
2.14 mi
A community food-assistance resource of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul hosted at Trinity Reformed Church.
Tomorrow
7:00 am–8:00 am
Sat, August 15th (next week)
7:00 am–8:00 am
Sat, August 22nd (in 2 weeks)
7:00 am–8:00 am
7:00 am–8:00 am
every week on Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
average user rating
2.38 mi
Tomorrow
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
Sat, August 15th (next week)
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
Sat, August 22nd (in 2 weeks)
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
every month on the 5th Saturday
Every location is different! Some places in Dunellen 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.
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.
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 Dunellen 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.
You can browse these pages for resources in Dunellen 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 Dunellen.
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Dunellen for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Dunellen 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.