Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1 mi
A food pantry operated by St. Cecelia Church that provides essential support to those in need.
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, November 3rd (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, November 10th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.17 mi
Church‑run pantry at Evangel Church’s Woodbridge campus provides free groceries to local residents through a monthly distribution. Emergency food may be available by request. Walk‑in intake with onsite registration; bring proof of residency and ID.
Thu, October 29th (next week)
5:30 pm–7:30 pm
Thu, November 26th (next month)
CLOSED
Thu, December 31st (in 2 months)
5:30 pm–7:30 pm
5:30 pm–7:30 pm
every month on the last Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
11 minutes
average wait time
2.04 mi
Provides food-insecurity support to people in the Metuchen and Edison area.
Today
8:30 am–11:30 am @ First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen
Next Wednesday
8:30 am–11:30 am @ First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen
Thu, October 29th (next week)
8:30 am–11:30 am @ First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen
8:30 am–11:30 am
every week on Wednesday, Thursday
5:30 pm–7:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Thursday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the last Saturday
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.
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 Menlo Park.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
20 minutes
average wait time
1.87 mi
Serves Metuchen residents. Call +1 (732) 548-0100 to make an appointment. Bring proof of Metuchen residency.
Today
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Wednesday
9:00 am–1:00 pm
9:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
8 minutes
average wait time
2.98 mi
Serves woodbridge residents only
Today
9:00 am–11:00 am
Today
5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Next Tuesday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Wednesday, Thursday
5:30 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Thursday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries)
13 minutes
average wait time
3.11 mi
A community food-assistance program operated by First Presbyterian Church of Avenel that distributes emergency food to low-income residents.
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–11:30 am @ First Presbyterian Church of Avenel
Tue, November 24th (next month)
10:00 am–11:30 am @ First Presbyterian Church of Avenel
Tue, December 29th (in 2 months)
10:00 am–11:30 am @ First Presbyterian Church of Avenel
10:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the last Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
3.28 mi
Nonperishable food is available to residents of Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, and Carteret.
Next Sunday
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Sun, November 1st (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Sun, November 8th (in 3 weeks)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Sunday
Food pantry (groceries)
no ratings yet
0.97 mi
Mon, November 9th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–11:00 pm
Mon, December 14th (in 2 months)
9:00 am–11:00 pm
Mon, January 11th (in 3 months)
9:00 am–11:00 pm
9:00 am–11:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Monday
Food pantry (groceries)
3 minutes
average wait time
3.92 mi
Food is available for South Plainfield residents who are in need of assistance. Driver’s license or picture ID with address is necessary for verification of residency.
Tomorrow
9:00 am–11:00 am
Next Monday
9:00 am–11:00 am
Next Wednesday
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries), Financial assistance
average user rating
4.17 mi
The South Plainfield Social Services Department provides emergency nonperishable food assistance for South Plainfield residents. Clients must schedule an appointment and present proof of residency. The department also helps connect clients with benefits such as SNAP, energy assistance, and other social services.
Today
Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Next Tuesday
Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Thu, October 29th (next week)
Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Every location is different! Some places in Menlo Park 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.
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.
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 Menlo Park 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.
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 Menlo Park that’s open today: FPC Food Pantry, St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Cathedral, St. James Church Food Bank, South Plainfield Social Services Department
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Menlo Park for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Menlo Park 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.