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.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

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.

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 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.

Any pantries open today?

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.

Where are you located?

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.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Highland Park Community Food Pantry
4 reviews
Claimed
20 minutes
average wait time

2.06 mi
Info
Located at the Borough Community Center. Contact Nicole Huff (listed above) to register. New Jersey residents in need of food are welcome.

FOR FOOD EMERGENCIES ONLY WHEN THE FOOD PANTRY IS NOT OPEN, call Nicole at the HP Community Center 732-819-0052 between 8:00AM and Noon, Monday-Friday. Other days and times call 908-410-7618

Serves New Jersey residents
- Requirements
  ID required
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–10:45 am
- This Thursday
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- This Saturday
  9:30 am–10:30 am
- 9:00 am–10:45 am
  every month on the 4th Thursday
- 9:00 am–10:45 am
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 9:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
- 9:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
220 S. 6th Ave.
Highland Park, NJ 08904
directions
Contact
(732) 819-0052
https://www.hpboro.com/government/boards-commissions/community-food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
SOUTH RIVER FOOD BANK
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.24 mi
Info
Must be South River resident
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 18th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
98 Jackson Street
South River, NJ 08882
directions
Contact
(732) 257-1999
https://www.southrivernj.org/316/Food-Bank
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Food pantry (groceries)
Unity Square/Catholic Charities of Metuchen
31 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.11 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Appointments required
- This Friday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Appointments required
  On-site registration required
- Tue, February 17th (next week)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Appointments required
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Friday
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Friday
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Friday
Location
81 Remsen Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 659-1323
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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.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen
6 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

1.95 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves Middlesex County.
- Requirements
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
18 Neilson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 545-9002
https://elijahspromise.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Ebenezer Baptist Church Food Pantry
25 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

2.2 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers may be available
- Info
  Walk-ins accepted
Schedule
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–10:00 am
- Thu, February 19th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–10:00 am
- Thu, February 26th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–10:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–10:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
126 Lee Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 247-2459
https://ebenezeronline126.wixsite.com/mysite-1/soup-kitchen
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Food pantry (groceries)
Sharon Baptist Church
14 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.91 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/SharonBaptistNJ/
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, February 18th (next week)
  10:00 am
- Wed, March 4th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am
- Wed, March 18th (next month)
  10:00 am
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
25 Howard Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 846-0669
https://sharonbaptistnj.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hands of Hope for the Community at St. James Church
14 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.36 mi
Info
Serves Middlesex County.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Drive-thru only
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 21st (next week)
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, March 7th (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, March 21st (next month)
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- 11:00 am–1:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 11:00 am–1:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
2136 Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
directions
Contact
(732) 236-3330
https://www.hohnj.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul's United Church of Christ
7 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.74 mi
Info
Call 732-828-0020 between 9am to 12pm Monday thru Friday to make an appointment.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
62 South Main Street
Milltown, NJ 08850
directions
Contact
(732) 828-0020
https://stpaulsmilltownnj.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mt Zion Ministries Family Worship Church
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.64 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, March 14th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, April 11th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
62 Larch Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 846-7588
https://www.mtzionfamily.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
A BETTER WORLD CAFÉ, HIGHLAND PARK
2 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.19 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  12:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  12:00 pm
- This Thursday
  12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
19 South 2nd Avenue
(in the Reformed Church)
Highland Park, NJ 08904
directions
Contact
(732) 207-6195
https://www.rchighlandpark.org/
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
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.
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 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 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.
Where are you located?
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.