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 North Edison.

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 North Edison 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 North Edison 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?

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 North Edison that’s open today: SHILOH Soup Kitchen

Where are you located?

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

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.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

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

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 North Edison, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns
8 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

2.1 mi
Info
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.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
9:00 am–11:00 am
Appointment required
Next Monday
9:00 am–11:00 am
Appointment required
Next Wednesday
9:00 am–11:00 am
Appointment required
9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
200 Randolph Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
directions
Contact
(908) 756-0633
http://www.churchofthesacredheart.net/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Edison Housing Authority
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.91 mi
Info
Food pantry available to Edison residents 18 years or older. Must show proof of residency & proof of low to moderate income. Bring your own bags
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Thursday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Thu, June 18th (next month)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Thu, July 16th (in 2 months)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
14 Rev. Samuel Carpenter Blvd
Edison, NJ 08820
directions
Contact
(908) 561-8489
https://edisonha.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
New Covenant Church of God
35 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.33 mi
Info
On-site registration required. Clients can reach a care coordinator for food assistance by dialing extension 104 after calling the main number.
Requirements
You can visit twice a month
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
This Saturday
9:00 am
Registration required
Sat, June 6th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am
Registration required
Sat, June 20th (next month)
9:00 am
Registration required
9:00 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
9:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
225 East 7th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 226-0223
https://newcovenantnj.com/
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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 North Edison.
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), Financial assistance
South Plainfield Social Services Department
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.31 mi
Info
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.
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Appointment required
Other social services available
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Next Thursday
Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Appointment required
Other social services available
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Tue, May 26th (in 2 weeks)
Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Appointment required
Other social services available
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
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
https://www.southplainfieldnj.com/spnj/Departments/Departments/Social%20Services%20-%20Welfare%20Department/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church – Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.21 mi
Info
Parish‑run food pantry provides free groceries to individuals and families in need. The pantry distributes shelf‑stable foods and, when donations allow, fresh produce. Clients can also receive toiletries and baby essentials. No appointment is required and the pantry entrance is at the rear of the church.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Proof of address required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am
Wed, May 27th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am
Wed, June 3rd (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 2nd Sunday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am
every week on Wednesday
Location
1571 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
directions
Contact
(908) 889-2100
https://ihmparish.net/food-pantry
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
SHILOH Soup Kitchen
5 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.67 mi
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
This Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Wednesday, Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
515 West 4th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 754-3353
https://www.weareshiloh.org/events
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Food pantry (groceries)
Community Church of God
19 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

2.48 mi
Requirements
You can visit once a month
Call in advance for services
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
8:00 am
Sat, June 20th (next month)
8:00 am
Sat, July 18th (in 2 months)
8:00 am
8:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
417 West 6th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 279-5173
https://www.ccogplainfield.com/our-ministries
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Stephen Lutheran Church Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.37 mi
Info
Emergency nonperishable food distribution is available for any residents in need.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
5:00 pm
Wed, June 17th (next month)
5:00 pm
Wed, July 15th (in 2 months)
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
3145 Park Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
directions
Contact
(908) 757-4474
https://www.facebook.com/StStephensSPNJ/?locale=tr_TR
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Food pantry (groceries)
S.H.E.E.L.D. (The Lord's Kitchen)
37 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.69 mi
Requirements
You can visit twice a month
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, May 23rd (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, June 20th (next month)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
525 West 4th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 754-3353
https://www.weareshiloh.org/events
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Food pantry (groceries)
Iris House New Jersey Fresh Food(FFM) Market
5 reviews
Unclaimed
28 minutes
average wait time

2.25 mi
Info
Monthly community Fresh Food Market held at Iris House’s Plainfield office providing free groceries with an emphasis on fresh produce. Events are often paired with free HIV/STD testing and health screenings run by Iris House/AHF outreach teams. Open community distribution; participants are asked to bring their own bags.
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Thu, May 28th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Thu, June 25th (next month)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Thu, July 23rd (in 2 months)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
209 W 8th St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 561-5057
https://www.irishouse.org/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in North Edison 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 North Edison 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?
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 North Edison that’s open today: SHILOH Soup Kitchen
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in North Edison for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
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.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in North Edison 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.
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 North Edison, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.