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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.59 mi


    Info

    Small Pantry

    • Requirements

      • Only serve the neighborhood
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

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  3. Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.77 mi


    Info

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (732) 431-0299

    https://ibcnj.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.84 mi


    Info

    Meyer Katz 7328861000 Starts: 07/23/2025 08/15/2025

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:15 am–10:15 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:15 am–10:15 am

    • 9:15 am–10:15 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (848) 525-0548

  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 Matthews.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.89 mi


    Info

    Mordechai Beigeleisen 7328869700 Starts: 07/28/2025 08/21/2025

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:10 am–10:10 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:10 am–10:10 am

    • 9:10 am–10:10 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (917) 651-8969

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.26 mi


    Info

    They are open on 3rd Saturday on the month of November

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Open to NJ residents
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, September 13th (next month)

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, October 11th (in 2 months)

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 8:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Contact

    (732) 938-7500

    https://www.christchurchnj.com/

  10. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.41 mi


    Info

    Elisheva Klinger 7328867300

    From: 06/30/2025 To: 08/21/2025

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:45 am–10:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:45 am–10:30 am

    • 9:45 am–10:30 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (732) 886-7300

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    4.11 mi


    Info

    For emergency food contact 848-992-9432. To use the food pantry you must have an appointment. In addition, you may be required to show proof of Jackson Township residency and proof of family members.

    To make an appointment leave a voicemail with a name and phone number, they will return a call to confirm appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
      • Call to Register or Leave Voicemail with information.
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am

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

    • 9:00 am

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

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    4.02 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      2:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Tue, September 9th (next month)

      2:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Tue, October 14th (in 2 months)

      2:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Tue, November 11th (next quarter)

      CLOSED

    • 2:30 pm–4:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 2:30 pm–4:30 pm

      every month on the 18th

    Contact

    (732) 363-6330

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    4.29 mi


    Info

    Summer Meal Program Coordinator: Pinchos Nussbaum 7322795929 Start: 06/30/2025 End: 08/21/2025

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Meals must be eaten on site.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Student Meal Site

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:40 am–1:40 pm

    • Tomorrow

      2:40 pm–3:40 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:40 am–1:40 pm

    • 11:40 am–1:40 pm

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

    • 2:40 pm–3:40 pm

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

    Contact

    (732) 370-6400

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Matthews 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 Matthews 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 Matthews that’s open today: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, His Mercy House Pantry

  19. Where are you located?

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