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.

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 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 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 that’s open today: Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns , First Presbyterian Church of Iselin , Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries), Financial assistance
South Plainfield Social Services Department
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.12 mi
Info
Serves: Middlesex County
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Other social services available
- This Thursday
  Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Other social services available
- Tue, February 17th (next week)
  Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Other social services 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
http://www.southplainfieldnj.com/spnj/Departments/Departments/Social%20Services%20-%20Welfare%20Department/
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Food pantry (groceries)
ST. CECELIA FOOD PANTRY
10 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.72 mi
Info
appointment calling 732-283-0150 ext 1023
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
  Appointments required
- Tue, February 17th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
  Appointments required
- Tue, February 24th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
  Appointments required
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
45 Wilus Way
Iselin, NJ 08830
directions
Contact
(732) 283-2300
http://stcecelia.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns
7 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.86 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
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- This Friday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Mon, February 16th (next week)
  CLOSED
- 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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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.
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 Metuchen
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.76 mi
Info
Arrive in person on distribution days or call and leave voiceail to make appointment
- Requirements
  ID required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Wed, February 18th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday
Location
270 Woodbridge Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
directions
Contact
(732) 491-2325
https://fpcweb.org/food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Stephen Lutheran Church Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.13 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
- Wed, February 18th (next week)
  5:00 pm
- Wed, March 18th (next month)
  5:00 pm
- Wed, April 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)
Edison Housing Authority
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.32 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
- Thu, February 19th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, March 19th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, April 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)
First Presbyterian Church of Iselin
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.73 mi
Info
Call the Friday before the distribution day to schedule an appointment by 1pm

Must bring a proof of address showing that you live in Woodbridge township.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–11:00 pm
  Appointments required
- Mon, March 9th (in 4 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 pm
  Appointments required
- Mon, April 13th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–11:00 pm
  Appointments required
- 9:00 am–11:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Monday
Location
1295 Oak Tree Road
Iselin, NJ 08830
directions
Contact
(732) 283-1188
1stPresbyterianiselin.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Cathedral
0 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

2.4 mi
Info
Serves Metuchen residents. Call +1 (732) 548-0100 to make an appointment. Bring proof of Metuchen residency.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
45 Library Place
Metuchen, NJ 08840
directions
Contact
(732) 548-0100
https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Evangel Church
5 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

3.03 mi
- Requirements
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Thu, February 26th (in 2 weeks)
  5:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Thu, March 26th (next month)
  5:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Thu, April 30th (in 2 months)
  5:30 pm–7:30 pm
- 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
  every month on the last Thursday
Location
48 Berkeley Blvd
Iselin, NJ 08830
directions
Contact
(732) 310-8758
https://evangelchurch.churchcenter.com/calendar?view=month
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Food pantry (groceries), Other, Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps
34 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

3.44 mi
Info
Thursday is a diaper distribution only
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers may be available
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Closed on the last week of the month
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Closed on the last week of the month
- This Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Closed on the last week of the month
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
- Other: 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
615 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 756-2595
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/plainfield/our-programs/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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 that’s open today: Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns, First Presbyterian Church of Iselin, Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.