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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ST. MARY'S FOOD PANTRY

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.06 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, June 27th (next month)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, July 25th (in 2 months)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of ST. MARY'S FOOD PANTRY

    Location

    256 Augusta Street

    South Amboy, NJ 08879

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 721-7418

    http://www.saintmarysa.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.9 mi


    Info

    Food and clothing provided to residents of Perth Amboy. Additional, supportive services are available such as health insurance education, ESL and citizenship classes and immigration support

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:30 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (next week)

      5:30 pm

    • Tue, May 19th (in 2 weeks)

      5:30 pm

    • 5:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.19 mi


    Info

    Serves the areas of South Amboy, Parlin, Sayreville, and Laurence Harbor.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Mon, May 18th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • Thu, May 21st (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

      every 2 weeks on Monday, Thursday

  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 South Amboy.

  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)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    1.95 mi


    Info

    Food pantry is available to Middlesex County residents in need twice a month. Clients must register every six months.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.07 mi


    Info

    Small Pantry with Hot Meals

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Tue, May 19th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    2.04 mi


    Info

    Registration is only done on Saturdays before receiving food at the next distribution date

    • serves only residents of Perth Amboy

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • Wed, June 17th (next month)

      4:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.95 mi


    Info

    Mercy House – Super Saturday operates as a food pantry offering groceries on the second Saturday of each month. Due to high demand, specific items like eggs are distributed based on availability. Clients should be prepared for a selection of essential food items. Please check the website for any additional program details.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 13th (next month)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 11th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.07 mi


    Info

    Serves Middlesex county only *1st and 3rd Wednesday last names A through L *2nd and 4th Wednesday last names M through Z

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    1.74 mi


    Info

    • Serves Perth Amboy Residents only
    • Must show proof of residence within Perth Amboy, NJ
    • Must bring 4 reusable bags
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Proof of household income required
    • Thu, May 21st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Proof of household income required
    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.54 mi


    Info

    There is no fixed date of distribution

    • Call 732-324-2114 ext. 131 to make an appointment
    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 10:30 am–4:30 pm

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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in South Amboy 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 South Amboy 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 South Amboy that’s open today: Seventh Day Adventist Church, Renovation House, Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Silver Linings “My Choice Store”

  20. Where are you located?

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