Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.87 mi
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
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.8 mi
This Thursday
8:30 am–10:00 am
Thu, February 19th (next week)
8:30 am–10:00 am
Thu, February 26th (in 2 weeks)
8:30 am–10:00 am
8:30 am–10:00 am
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
1 hour
average wait time
0.4 mi
Register Online at https://radiantchurchnj.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1234547
Sun, March 1st (in 3 weeks)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, April 1st (in 2 months)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Fri, May 1st (in 3 months)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 1st
Contact
(732) 318-5210
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.
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)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.85 mi
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.
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
Food pantry (groceries)
15 minutes
average wait time
2.66 mi
Pantry assists anyone looking for assistance. Delivery is available for senior citizens and those you do not or cannot drive.
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
Food pantry (groceries)
12 reviews
13 minutes
average wait time
3.17 mi
Somerset County residents only. We do not serve residents of Franklin Park and Somerset since they have their own foodbank.
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
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.08 mi
Only open to Sormet County residents
Sat, February 21st (next week)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, March 7th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, March 21st (next month)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 1st Saturday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
36 reviews
30 minutes
average wait time
3.28 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!
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
Food pantry (groceries)
0 reviews
no ratings yet
2.34 mi
Healthy food and supplies are available to anyone in need. Registration is required at mcmcnj.org/FoodPantry
This Saturday
10:00 am
Sat, February 21st (next week)
10:00 am
Sat, February 28th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am
10:00 am
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
18 reviews
2 minutes
average wait time
3.64 mi
08890
This Thursday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
This Saturday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Thu, February 19th (next week)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Thursday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Saturday
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.
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 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 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.
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.