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  1. Food pantry (groceries)

    Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church – Food Pantry

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.62 mi


    Info

    Parish‑run food pantry provides free groceries to individuals and families in need. The pantry distributes shelf‑stable foods and, when donations allow, fresh produce. Clients can also receive toiletries and baby essentials. No appointment is required and the pantry entrance is at the rear of the church.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, July 1st (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, July 8th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church – Food Pantry

    Location

    1571 Martine Avenue

    Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 889-2100

    https://ihmparish.net/food-pantry

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.14 mi


    Info

    We have a box recycling program so we ask all clients to return their box to us once they have emptied the contents of it. Typically most clients will bring it back the next time that they come for food distribution

    • Requirements

      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 18th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, August 15th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, September 19th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    34 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.07 mi


    Info

    El Centro Hispanoamericano is a nonprofit based in Plainfield that supports immigrants and refugees with legal aid, social service referrals, education, advocacy, and cultural programs. It also runs a weekly food pantry that distributes free groceries on Tuesdays; distribution is first‑come, while supplies last, and limited home delivery is offered for homebound seniors.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, July 7th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, July 14th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  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 Fanwood.

  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!

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.04 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 18th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, August 15th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, September 19th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    28 minutes

    average wait time

    2.63 mi


    Info

    Monthly community Fresh Food Market held at Iris House’s Plainfield office providing free groceries with an emphasis on fresh produce. Events are often paired with free HIV/STD testing and health screenings run by Iris House/AHF outreach teams. Open community distribution; participants are asked to bring their own bags.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, July 23rd (in 4 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, August 27th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    45 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.33 mi


    Info

    The food, hygiene, and diaper pantry is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A soup kitchen provides meals on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, except for the last five days of each month. Other social services, including rental and utility assistance, are also available.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  11. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.98 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  12. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.31 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–10:30 am

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–10:30 am

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–10:30 am

    • 10:00 am–10:30 am

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

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    37 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 18th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 25th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    4.23 mi


    Info

    Call ahead or email cfamilycare@gmail.com to arrange a pickup. They monitor messages and emails between 9 AM and 4 PM. Clients must be Cranford residents to receive services.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:15 am–3:30 pm

    • 9:15 am–3:30 pm

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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Fanwood 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 Fanwood 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 Fanwood that’s open today: Cranford Family Care Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

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