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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Twelve Baskets Food Pantry

    0 reviews

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    1.57 mi


    Info

    To receive food or diapers, please come to our open shopping day and fill out a Twelve Basket Food Pantry Card. Name, address (any ID acceptable: license or mail w name & address), and number of persons in household/ ages are asked to be included on the card. We do NOT share your personal information on the card with any other agency or entity.

    From September through May, Twelve Baskets Food Pantry operates out of the Parish House of All Saints Church, 15 Basking Ridge Road, Millington, NJ. From June through August, Twelve Baskets Food Pantry operates out of the Parish House of First Presbyterian Church, 158 Central Ave, Stirling, NJ.

    If emergent food is needed at other times, please email us at twelvebasketsfoodpantry@gmail.com or call (908) 647-8000 ext. 235 Community Services and we will make arrangements with you.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Thu, May 21st (in 3 weeks)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Thu, June 4th (next month)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Map of Twelve Baskets Food Pantry

    Location

    15 Basking Ridge Road

    Millington, NJ 07946

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 647-8000

    https://twelve-baskets.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.24 mi


    Info

    • Must go to the website and click the Register Today button to make an appointment.
    • Diapers, pet food, baby formulas, and sanitary napkins are provided if available.
    • Can accommodate residents of Somerset and some of Middlesex counties.

    Registration on website required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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

  4. Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

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    no ratings yet

    2.83 mi


    Info

    The pantry is moving after April.

    Currently, the pantry is located in a large room behind the church sanctuary. A sign is beside the sidewalk leading to our door.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Sun, May 17th (in 3 weeks)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Sunday

    • 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Sunday

  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 Lyons.

  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)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    4.01 mi


    Info

    • Must go to the website and click the Register button to make an appointment.
    • Diapers, pet food, baby formulas, and sanitary napkins are provided if available.
    • Can accommodate residents of Somerset and some of Middlesex counties.

    Registration on website required

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    32 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    7.93 mi


    Info

    El Centro Hispanoamericano is a nonprofit based in Plainfield that supports immigrants and refugees with legal aid, social service referrals, education, advocacy, and cultural programs. It also runs a weekly food pantry that distributes free groceries on Tuesdays; distribution is first‑come, while supplies last, and limited home delivery is offered for homebound seniors.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 19th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    7.93 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      3:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      3:00 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    7.45 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 19th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the last Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    42 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    7.2 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 (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–8:30 am

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      7:00 am–8:30 am

    • 7:00 am–8:30 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    8.13 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 (in 2 weeks)

      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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    8.11 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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Lyons 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 Lyons 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?

    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. Here’s a list of everything in Lyons that’s open today: GOD'S CO-OP PANTRY

  20. Where are you located?

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