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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Jewish Family & Vocational Service of Middlesex County
6 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

1.46 mi
Info
Call first for appointment. Clients can visit every 3 weeks

Another food pantry is located at 219 Blackhorse Lane North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902 serves middlesex county residents only

https://www.facebook.com/jfsmiddlesex
- Requirements
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–4:45 pm
  Clients can visit: every 3 weeks
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–4:45 pm
  Clients can visit: every 3 weeks
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–4:45 pm
  Clients can visit: every 3 weeks
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 10:00 am–4:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
1600 Perrineville Road
Concordia, NJ 08831
directions
Contact
(732) 777-1940
https://jfsmiddlesex.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg – Deacon’s Food Cupboard
1 review
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.41 mi
Info
Please call (732) 521-1711 to schedule an appointment to register for the food pantry.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Call in advance for services
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Sat, April 18th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
175 Gatzmer Avenue
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
directions
Contact
(732) 521-1711
https://www.presbyterianchurchjamesburg.org/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Calvary Chapel Crossfields
3 reviews
Unclaimed
22 minutes
average wait time

1.99 mi
Info
If you are in need of food at other times during the month please call 732 666-4168 for an appointment
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries may be available
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Fri, February 20th (in 2 weeks)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Fri, March 20th (next month)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Fri, April 17th (in 2 months)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
15 Half Acre
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
directions
Contact
(732) 521-0382
https://www.cccrossfields.org/homeless-outreach/
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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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
United Way of Central Jersey Healthy Food Program
1 review
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.53 mi
Info
You must be registered to visit. Please email dcruz@jamesburg.org to register before you visit.
- Requirements
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Wed, February 18th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Wed, February 25th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Wednesday
Location
74 West Railroad Avenue
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
directions
Contact
(732) 247-3727
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Food pantry (groceries)
Calvary Chapel Crossfields
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2 mi
Info
Please call 732 666-4168 for an appointment.
Providing food and clothing. All clients must make an appointment each month to receive support. Intake forms require name, address, and description of financial hardship.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Fri, February 20th (in 2 weeks)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Fri, March 20th (next month)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Fri, April 17th (in 2 months)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
15 Half Acre Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
directions
Contact
(732) 521-0382
https://cccrossfields.org/food-for-the-soul-outreach/
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Presbyterian Church
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.95 mi
Info
cranberries.org
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Drive-thru only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Sun, February 15th (in 2 weeks)
  1:30 pm–3:30 pm
- Sun, March 15th (next month)
  1:30 pm–3:30 pm
- Sun, April 19th (in 2 months)
  1:30 pm–3:30 pm
- 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Sunday
Location
22 South Main St
Cranbury, NJ 08512
directions
Contact
(609) 395-0897
https://cranburypres.org/community-missions/skeets-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
MONROE TOWNSHIP OFFICE ON AGING
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.3 mi
Info
Emergency calls are taken Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Proven financial eligibility and proof of residency in Monroe Township is required.

Call +1-609-448-7140 to make an appointment.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, March 4th (in 4 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Wed, April 1st (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Wed, May 6th (in 3 months)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
Location
12 Halsey Reed Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
directions
Contact
(609) 448-7140
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Food pantry (groceries)
Rise Pantry
11 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

5.24 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Appointments required
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Friday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, February 16th (in 2 weeks)
  CLOSED
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
133 Broad St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
directions
Contact
(609) 443-4464
https://njrise.org/pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St George's Episcopal Church - New Life Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

4.59 mi
Info
Serves Middlesex County. You must call to reserve your pick-up time, 32-521-0169 Kristen Tabert. Client-choice model food pantry. 1 person is allowed inside at a time
- Requirements
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  12:00 am–2:00 am
- Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 12:00 am–2:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
56 Main Street
Helmetta, NJ 08828
directions
Contact
(732) 521-0169
www.NewLifeFoodPantry.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Plainsboro Food Pantry
3 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

6.09 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: twice a month
  Walk-ins accepted
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  12:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Thu, February 26th (in 3 weeks)
  12:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Thu, March 12th (next month)
  12:30 pm–2:30 pm
- 12:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 12:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
641 Plainsboro Rd
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
directions
Contact
(609) 799-0909
https://www.plainsboronj.com/495/2020-Food-Pantry-Calendar
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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.
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 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 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.
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.