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  1. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Heart of South River at Tabernacle Baptist Church

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.52 mi


    Info

    Nonperishable foods and hygiene items are available to residents in need. Proof of name and address are required.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 2nd (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 6th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 4th (next quarter)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    Map of The Heart of South River at Tabernacle Baptist Church

    Location

    130 Main Street

    South River, NJ 08882

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 254-5601

    https://www.tbcsr.org/church-ministries.html

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  3. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.84 mi


    Info

    • First time users are advised to come on Saturday for the registration process. Previous members are welcomed to come on either days. Distribution will be on 3rd Wednesday and following Thursday
    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, April 15th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:30 pm

    • Thu, April 16th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:30 pm

    • Wed, May 20th (next month)

      6:00 pm–8:30 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 6:00 pm–8:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

  4. Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Claimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    1.34 mi


    Info

    Food pantry and thrift shop. Must be a resident of Middlesex County for food assistance. Applicant must provide proof of living in NJ through driver's license, medical bill, bank statement, rent statement, lease, utility or insurance bill. Proof of income at or below current federal guidelines may be verbal. Government issued ID, passport or birth certificate is required on all family members. Registered families may pick up food on a weekly basis with the week beginning on Sunday. Additional registrations may be required to participate in diaper, period product, backpack and holiday gift programs.

    Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

  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 Middlesex.

  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!

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.58 mi


    Info

    Must be South River resident

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 11th (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

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    2.16 mi


    Info

    Serving all residents of Middlesex County regardless of age or financial status. Call to check on availability for emergency assistance.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, April 11th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, April 18th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (732) 251-2062
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    2.47 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.51 mi


    Info

    Call 732-828-0020 between 9am to 12pm Monday thru Friday to make an appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (732) 828-0020

    https://stpaulsmilltownnj.org/

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    4.34 mi


    Info

    Pick up is on Friday mornings and evenings. By appointment only, please call (732) 679-4837.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Today

      6:30 pm–9:00 pm

    • Fri, April 10th (next week)

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 6:30 pm–9:00 pm

      every week on Friday

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    3.83 mi


    Info

    Open to Sayreville residents only

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, April 21st (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, May 5th (next month)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Contact

    (732) 721-8053
  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    3.72 mi


    Info

    Serves Middlesex County. You must call to reserve your pick-up time, 32-521-0169 Kristen Tabert. Client-choice model food pantry. 1 person is allowed inside at a time

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 am–2:00 am

    • Tue, April 14th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 12:00 am–2:00 am

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (732) 521-0169

    www.NewLifeFoodPantry.org

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex that’s open today: St. Paul's United Church of Christ, CALVARY CHAPEL BROKEN LOAVES FOOD & RAIMENT MINISTRY

  20. Where are you located?

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