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 Samptown.

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 Samptown 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 Samptown 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 Samptown 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 Samptown.

Where are you located?

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

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

0.83 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
Tomorrow
Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Appointment required
Other social services available
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
This Thursday
Financial assistance: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Appointment required
Other social services available
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Tue, May 12th (next week)
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)
Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns
8 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

1.09 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
This Wednesday
9:00 am–11:00 am
Appointment required
This Friday
9:00 am–11:00 am
Appointment required
Next Monday
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)
Fish, Inc. Dunellen Area
41 reviews
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.55 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
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
This Friday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Monday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
456 New Market Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
directions
Contact
(732) 356-0081
https://www.fishdunellenarea.org/
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 Samptown.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Dunellen Library BWC Youth Snack Giveaway
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.8 mi
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Tomorrow
3:00 pm
This Thursday
3:00 pm
Tue, May 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/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Living Hope Outreach Center
20 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.71 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, June 13th (next month)
11:00 am
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Sat, July 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), Food pantry (groceries)
SHILOH Soup Kitchen
5 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.12 mi
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
This Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
This Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Wed, May 13th (next week)
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)
Calvary Baptist - Manna From Heaven Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.55 mi
Info
Calvary Baptist - Manna From Heaven Food Pantry is a church-run ministry that provides groceries, including fresh produce, shelf-stable foods, and other items like household supplies. The staff also helps clients access financial aid, clothes, and basic needs. Distribution sites may vary within their network; clients receive their assigned site and time when scheduling. For inquiries, email manna@fountainbapist.org.
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Fri, May 15th (next week)
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Sat, May 16th (next week)
9:00 am–2:00 pm
June 19th is Juneteenth
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Fri, June 19th (next month)
9:00 am–2:00 pm
9:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Friday
9:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
324 Monroe Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07063
directions
Contact
(908) 273-4897
https://calvarybaptistplfd.wordpress.com/food-pantry/
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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

2.1 mi
Requirements
You can visit twice a month
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, May 16th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)
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)
Community Church of God
19 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

2.2 mi
Requirements
You can visit once a month
Call in advance for services
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, May 16th (next week)
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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
MUSLIM COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN
3 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.74 mi
Requirements
You can visit once a week
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
This Saturday
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
Sat, May 16th (next week)
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
every month on the 5th Saturday
Location
321 Grant Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 447-3033
https://www.masjidullah-plainfield.org/soup-kitchen-1
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Samptown 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 Samptown 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 Samptown 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 Samptown.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Samptown 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 Samptown 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 Samptown, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.