Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
average user rating
0.83 mi
Offerings
- Prepared Meals
Schedule
This Tuesday
3:00 pm
This Thursday
3:00 pm
Tue, May 12th (next week)
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
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Food pantry (groceries)
41 reviews
Claimed30 minutes
average wait time
1.58 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
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment requiredThis Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment requiredThis Friday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
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
1 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, June 13th (next month)
11:00 am
- First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Sat, July 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
- 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 in Green Brook Township.
- 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)
20 minutes
average wait time
0.58 mi
Info
Food available to Middlesex County residents in need.
Requirements
- ID required
- Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Wed, May 27th (in 3 weeks)
11:15 am
- First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Wed, June 24th (next month)
11:15 am
- First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Wed, July 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
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.71 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
Sat, May 16th (next week)
7:00 am–8:30 am
Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)
7:00 am–8:30 am
7:00 am–8:30 am
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.11 mi
Info
- Some form of personal identification and proof of residency in Somerset County - North Plainfield
- North Plainfield residents only
- Holiday Closures in 2024 Jan 1, Monday, New Year's Day Jan 15, Monday: MLK Day Feb 19, Monday: President's Day Mar 29, Friday: Good Friday May 27, Monday: Memorial Day June 19, Wednesday: Juneteenth Jul 4, Thursday: Independence Day Sep 2, Monday: Labor Day Oct 14, Monday: Columbus Day Nov 11, Monday: Veterans Day Nov 28-29, Thu-Fri: Thanksgiving Dec 25, Wednesday: Christmas
Requirements
- Must bring own bags/cart
- Proof of address required
- Registration required
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, May 16th (next week)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, June 6th (next month)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, June 20th (next month)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, July 4th (in 2 months)
CLOSED
9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.64 mi
Requirements
- Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
- Prepared Meals
Schedule
This Wednesday
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
Wed, May 13th (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 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
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.91 mi
Info
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.
Requirements
- Call in advance for services
- Registration required
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Fri, May 15th (next week)
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Sat, May 16th (next week)
9:00 am–2:00 pm
- June 19th is JuneteenthThe resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Fri, June 19th (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
- Unfortunately, we’re not confident about the information below.We’re working on getting in touch with this organization, but if you can confirm any of the details, please let us know.
Food pantry (groceries)
15 minutes
average wait time
1.34 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, May 13th (next week)
4:30 pm–6:00 pm
Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)
4:30 pm–6:00 pm
4:30 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.61 mi
Requirements
- You can visit twice a month
- Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, May 16th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, June 20th (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
- Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Green Brook Township 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 in Green Brook Township 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 in Green Brook Township 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 Green Brook Township.
- Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Green Brook Township for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
- Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Green Brook Township 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.