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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Samaritan Center Food Pantry

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.44 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, April 11th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, April 18th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Samaritan Center Food Pantry

    Location

    211 County Road 522

    Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 446-1142
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    0.41 mi


    Info

    • Serves Monmouth County.
    • They are open once every month on a saturday and you need to call ahead to confirm which Saturday they are open
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, May 4th (next month)

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, June 4th (in 2 months)

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, July 4th (next quarter)

      9:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month

    Contact

    (732) 446-1142
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    3.47 mi


    Info

    • Serves Monmouth County
    • Call +1 (732) 780-1089 to make an appointment.
    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (732) 780-1089

    https://www.faopendoor.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 Manalapan.

  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)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.43 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (888) 281-6434
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    4.13 mi


    Info

    Distribution dates may vary during holidays, so please call Fulfill at 732-918-2600 to confirm distribution.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next month)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, June 10th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

  10. Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    5.37 mi


    Info

    • You are advised to call first before going to make sure they are open.
    • Advised to go to the back door upon arrival and knock to let them know you are there.
    • For ONLY EMERGENCY situations, call on any day to be given food.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sun, April 19th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 am–2:00 am

    • Sun, May 3rd (in 5 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Sunday

    • 12:00 am–2:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Sunday

    Contact

    (732) 332-9600
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    4.89 mi


    Info

    Franklin Food Bank operates a client‑choice market where households shop in a grocery‑store style setting, selecting fresh produce, pantry staples, proteins, toiletries, and pet food. The market is complemented by a monthly community produce distribution and a Beyond Food program that provides health screenings, financial literacy workshops, and case‑management services.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      2:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 2:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 11:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    Contact

    (732) 246-0009

    https://franklinfoodbank.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    5.9 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

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–4:45 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      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/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    5.25 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:30 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:30 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:30 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (732) 780-1089
  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Manalapan 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Manalapan do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 Manalapan that’s open today: Jewish Family & Vocational Service of Middlesex County

  19. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Manalapan for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  20. 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.

  21. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Manalapan 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.

  22. 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 Manalapan, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.