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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg – Deacon’s Food Cupboard

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.26 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
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 18th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, May 16th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, June 20th (in 3 months)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of  Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg – Deacon’s Food Cupboard

    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)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.06 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

    • This Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, April 8th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, April 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (732) 247-3727
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.64 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/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Fri, April 17th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (in 2 months)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Fri, June 19th (in 3 months)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

  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 Jamesburg.

  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)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.63 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
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–4:45 pm

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–4:45 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–4:45 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 10:00 am–4:45 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (732) 777-1940

    https://jfsmiddlesex.org/

  9. Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.65 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, April 17th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (in 2 months)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Fri, June 19th (in 3 months)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2 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
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      12:00 am–2:00 am

    • Tue, April 7th (next week)

      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

    Contact

    (732) 521-0169

    www.NewLifeFoodPantry.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    3.93 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • This Tuesday

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    5.32 mi


    Info

    Register to receive food by emailing jwert@sbtnj.net or calling 732-329-4000 x7674 • This program is for South Brunswick residents only. the large food pantry bin behind the municipal center.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • 8:30 am–4:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    4.82 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
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, May 6th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, June 3rd (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    Contact

    (732) 521-6111
  14. Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Claimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    4.82 mi


    Info

    Food pantry and thrift shop. Must be a resident of Middlesex County for food assistance. Applicant must provide proof of living in NJ through driver's license, medical bill, bank statement, rent statement, lease, utility or insurance bill. Proof of income at or below current federal guidelines may be verbal. Government issued ID, passport or birth certificate is required on all family members. Registered families may pick up food on a weekly basis with the week beginning on Sunday. Additional registrations may be required to participate in diaper, period product, backpack and holiday gift programs.

    Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Jamesburg 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 Jamesburg 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 Jamesburg 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 Jamesburg.

  20. Where are you located?

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