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    Food pantry (groceries)

    SALVATION ARMY PERTH AMBOY

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.39 mi


    Info

    Please check social media for additional food/meal distribution events

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Wed, April 15th (next week)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Wednesday

    Map of SALVATION ARMY PERTH AMBOY

    Location

    433 State St.

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 826-7040

    https://www.facebook.com/NJSAPerthAmboy/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.3 mi


    Info

    Food and clothing provided to residents of Perth Amboy. Additional, supportive services are available such as health insurance education, ESL and citizenship classes and immigration support

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      5:30 pm

    • Tue, April 14th (next week)

      5:30 pm

    • Tue, April 21st (in 2 weeks)

      5:30 pm

    • 5:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.23 mi


    Info

    There is no fixed date of distribution

    • Call 732-324-2114 ext. 131 to make an appointment
    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 10:30 am–4:30 pm

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

    Contact

    (732) 324-2114

    www.jrfnj.org

  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 Harbor Terrace.

  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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.45 mi


    Info

    Small Pantry with Hot Meals

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Tue, April 14th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Tue, April 21st (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Contact

    (732) 826-4565
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.44 mi


    Info

    Mercy House – Super Saturday operates as a food pantry offering groceries on the second Saturday of each month. Due to high demand, specific items like eggs are distributed based on availability. Clients should be prepared for a selection of essential food items. Please check the website for any additional program details.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 9th (next month)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 13th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    0.44 mi


    Info

    Food pantry is available to Middlesex County residents in need twice a month. Clients must register every six months.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, April 15th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 18th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Contact

    (732) 826-5293

    www.thecathedral.org

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Claimed

    no ratings yet

    0.37 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Mon, April 13th (next week)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Mon, April 20th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    Contact

    (732) 826-4442
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.81 mi


    Info

    Registration is only done on Saturdays before receiving food at the next distribution date

    • serves only residents of Perth Amboy

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, April 15th (next week)

      4:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • Sat, April 18th (next week)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (next month)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    Info

    • Serves Perth Amboy Residents only
    • Must show proof of residence within Perth Amboy, NJ
    • Must bring 4 reusable bags
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, April 16th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, April 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (732) 826-1594
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.93 mi


    Info

    Serves Middlesex county only *1st and 3rd Wednesday last names A through L *2nd and 4th Wednesday last names M through Z

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, April 15th (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, April 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Harbor Terrace 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 Harbor Terrace 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Harbor Terrace 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 Harbor Terrace.

  20. Where are you located?

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