Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.95 mi
Sat, June 20th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Sat, July 18th (in 2 months)
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Sat, August 15th (in 3 months)
9:00 am–2:00 pm
9:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
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Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
2.52 mi
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.
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am
Wed, June 10th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am
Sun, June 14th (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
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
2.52 mi
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.
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, June 9th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, June 16th (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
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.
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 Scotch Plains.
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)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.17 mi
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
Sat, June 20th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, July 18th (in 2 months)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, August 15th (in 3 months)
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
3.36 mi
Tomorrow
9:00 am–11:00 am
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, June 9th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the last Saturday
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
15 minutes
average wait time
2.95 mi
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.
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
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
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
3.54 mi
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Next Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Wed, June 10th (in 2 weeks)
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
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.96 mi
Today
10:00 am–10:30 am
Next Monday
10:00 am–10:30 am
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–10:30 am
10:00 am–10:30 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.9 mi
On-site registration required. Clients can reach a care coordinator for food assistance by dialing extension 104 after calling the main number.
Sat, June 6th (next week)
9:00 am
Sat, June 20th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am
Sat, July 4th (in 2 months)
9:00 am
9:00 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
9:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.99 mi
Only Plainfield residents. Call Monday or Wednesday to make an appointment.
Photo ID – Primary Participant (Green Card or Passport)
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Next Thursday
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tue, June 9th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–5:00 pm
9:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
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Every location is different! Some places in Scotch Plains 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.
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.
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 Scotch Plains 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.
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 Scotch Plains that’s open today: Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Scotch Plains for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Scotch Plains 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.