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    Food pantry (groceries)

    El Centro Hispanoamericano

    34 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.78 mi


    Info

    El Centro Hispanoamericano is a nonprofit based in Plainfield that supports immigrants and refugees with legal aid, social service referrals, education, advocacy, and cultural programs. It also runs a weekly food pantry that distributes free groceries on Tuesdays; distribution is first‑come, while supplies last, and limited home delivery is offered for homebound seniors.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 26th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, June 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of El Centro Hispanoamericano

    Location

    525 East Front Street

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 753-8730

    https://www.elcentronj.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    35 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.16 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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.79 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

  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 Plainfield.

  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!

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    44 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.2 mi


    Info

    The food, hygiene, and diaper pantry is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A soup kitchen provides meals on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, except for the last five days of each month. Other social services, including rental and utility assistance, are also available.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.64 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    37 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.81 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.24 mi


    Info

    Only Plainfield residents. Call Monday or Wednesday to make an appointment.

    Photo ID – Primary Participant (Green Card or Passport)

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Thu, May 21st (next week)

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.38 mi


    Info

    We have a box recycling program so we ask all clients to return their box to us once they have emptied the contents of it. Typically most clients will bring it back the next time that they come for food distribution

    • Requirements

      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, June 20th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, July 18th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.22 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–10:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–10:30 am

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–10:30 am

    • 10:00 am–10:30 am

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    28 minutes

    average wait time

    1.55 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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Plainfield 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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield that’s open today: SHILOH Soup Kitchen, Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps, Plainfield Action Services, Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church

  20. Where are you located?

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