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.

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 New Market.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in New Market 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.

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.

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 New Market 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.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources in New Market to see if any are 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 in New Market.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in New Market for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Fish, Inc. Dunellen Area
23 reviews
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.48 mi
Info
New clients must call for an appointment 732 356-0081. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Food Room: Open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 noon and the third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (excluding July & August). Limited capacity, arrive early. Clients are limited to once a month service and must show proof of residency in Piscataway, Dunellen, Middlesex, South Plainfield, Edison, Highland Park or Green Brook. Must show proof of need (eg. TANF, SSI, WIC, FOOD STAMPS, MEDICAID, DISABILITY, WELFARE, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION) or show proof of low household income not in excess of Federal Guidelines. Canned and refrigerated food donations, personal care products and pet food accepted. Fishes & Loaves Cafe: Free, home-cooked dinners for anyone in need the third Friday of each month (excluding July & August). Eat-In the cafe 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. or take-out meals. Held at the former school cafeteria at Our Lady of Fatima RC Church, New Market Road, Piscataway. All are welcome!
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Friday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
456 New Market Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
directions
Contact
(732) 356-0081
https://www.fishdunellenarea.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Living Hope Outreach Center
16 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.04 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, September 13th (next month)
  11:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, October 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
Location
201 Whittier Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
directions
Contact
(732) 424-7363
https://www.livinghopeoutreachcenter.com/default.asp?sec_id=180005616
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Dunellen Library BWC Youth Snack Giveaway
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.23 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  3:00 pm
- This Thursday
  3:00 pm
- Tue, August 12th (next week)
  3:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
100 New Market Road
Dunellen, NJ 08812
directions
Contact
(908) 463-8005
https://www.beginningworldchangers.org/events/
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
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.
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 New Market.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
First Presbyterian Church of Dunellen
6 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.53 mi
Info
Food available to Middlesex County residents in need.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Spanish Available
Schedule
- Wed, August 27th (in 3 weeks)
  11:15 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, September 24th (next month)
  11:15 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, October 22nd (in 2 months)
  11:15 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 11:15 am
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
218 Dunellen Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
directions
Contact
(732) 968-3844
https://dunellenpres.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Jefferson Elementary
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.62 mi
Info
Sara Brudnicki 9087314346 From: 06/30/2025 07/24/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–9:15 am
- Tomorrow
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  8:30 am–9:15 am
- 8:30 am–9:15 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
1750 West Front Street
Plainfield, NJ 07063
directions
Contact
(908) 894-0755
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Rushmore Playground
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.63 mi
Info
Veronica Taylor 9087314346 From: 07/07/2025 08/29/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  3:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  3:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1503 West 3rd Street
Plainfield, NJ 07063
directions
Contact
(908) 753-3096
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
YMCA Summer Camp
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.64 mi
Info
Dave Leveille 9087314346 From: 06/30/2025 Till: 08/22/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–9:00 am
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  8:00 am–9:00 am
- 8:00 am–9:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1700 West Front Street
Plainfield, NJ 07063
directions
Contact
(908) 477-9709
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Clinton Elementary School
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.78 mi
Info
Sara Brudnicki 9087314346 From: 06/30/2025 07/24/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–9:15 am
- Tomorrow
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  8:30 am–9:15 am
- 8:30 am–9:15 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
1302 West 4th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07063
directions
Contact
(908) 894-0755
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Food pantry (groceries), Financial assistance
South Plainfield Social Services Department
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.07 mi
Info
Serves: Middlesex County
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
  Diapers and pad service
- This Thursday
  Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
  Diapers and pad service
- Tue, August 12th (next week)
  Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
  Diapers and pad service
- Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
90 Maple Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
directions
Contact
(908) 226-7625
http://www.southplainfieldnj.com/spnj/Departments/Departments/Social%20Services%20-%20Welfare%20Department/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Middlesex Elks #1488
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.95 mi
Info
Pantry assists anyone looking for assistance. Delivery is available for senior citizens and those you do not or cannot drive.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, September 13th (next month)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
545 Bound Brook Road
Middlesex, NJ 08846
directions
Contact
(732) 968-9827
http://www.middlesexelks.com/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in New Market 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.
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.
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 New Market do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources in New Market to see if any are 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 in New Market.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in New Market for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.