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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St Joseph's Food Pantry

    34 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.16 mi


    Info

    -Nonperishable, fresh and frozen food items are available to Carteret residents in need. Proof of residency is required.

    • School supplies may be available during distribution dates for the food pantry. This is although not given
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 27th (next week)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, July 25th (next month)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, August 22nd (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of St Joseph's Food Pantry

    Location

    55 High St

    Carteret, NJ 07008

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 541-8946

    https://sjps.net/food-pantry

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.66 mi


    Info

    A registration form must be filled out. You will be required to show ID and a proof of income (driver license, social security card, pay stub). Non-perishable food is available for Port Reading and Sewaren residents.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, July 15th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, August 19th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, September 16th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.69 mi


    Info

    Emergency groceries SFPP and T.E.F.A.P. commodities are provided to all residents in need. To receive T.E.F.A.P. food, proof of residency, address, social services information and ID card are required. Proper notification is also required. Food is given to registered adults only. Families are welcome, but food is only distributed to adults.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Mon, July 6th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, July 13th (in 4 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, August 3rd (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Monday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Monday

  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 Port Reading.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.4 mi


    Info

    60 and over is welcome. Round-trip transportation is available to all sites. Home-delivered meals are available for the mobility-impaired. Suggested Meal Donation: In-person: $2.25; Home Delivered: $2.75. More program details available at the end of this document or contact Middlesex County Senior Meal Program at 732-745-2062.

    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 8:30 am–12:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    25 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.83 mi


    Info

    The next food pantry is on February 28, 2026 from 11:00 am -1:00 pm.

    The food pantry is on the last Saturday of every OTHER month. Except for months with major holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas where it is the Saturday before the holiday.

    All clients must present a valid picture ID and show proof of address

    All clients must register with Plentiful by either of the following methods:

    *1. Downloading the Plentiful App from the App Store and signing up

    *2. Registering on the website https://app.plentifulapp.com/

    *3. Texting the word FOOD to 726879

    Please show your QR code by opening up your profile in the Plentiful App to be served.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 27th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, July 25th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, August 29th (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    2.15 mi


    Info

    Emergency food distribution is available. If it is an emergency you may call the church office for immediate assistance. Food donations and toiletries are accepted.

    Supplemental governmental help proof is required (Disability, WIC, or Social Security)

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, June 30th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, July 28th (next month)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, August 25th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the last Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.47 mi


    Info

    Serves woodbridge residents only

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    • 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.71 mi


    Info

    Nonperishable food is available to residents of Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, and Carteret.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sun, June 28th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sun, July 5th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    37 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.57 mi


    Info

    The pantry is closed the Thursday before the first Saturday.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, July 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, July 4th (in 2 weeks)

      CLOSED

    • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Port Reading 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Port Reading do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 Port Reading that’s open today: Thomas J. Deverin Community Center

  19. Where are you located?

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

  20. 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.

  21. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

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

  22. 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 Port Reading, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.