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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Hearts Matter Food Pantry

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.4 mi


    Info

    Hearts Matter Food Pantry provides free, pre‑packaged grocery bags to members of the Trenton community each Wednesday. The distribution is open to anyone in need, operates on a first‑come, first‑served basis, and may include fresh produce alongside non‑perishable items. Volunteers help staff the site located at the HUT Community hub.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Wed, April 15th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Wed, April 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Hearts Matter Food Pantry

    Location

    206 Old Rose Street

    Trenton, NJ 08618

    directions

    Contact

    (609) 882-0102

    https://www.thehutcommunity.com/did-you-know/i/84077121/trenton-food-pantry

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.44 mi


    Info

    NEXUS PARKING LOT BY THE TRAIN STATION

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Mon, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.33 mi


    Info

    Serves Mercer County.

    Photo ID – Primary Participant (Green Card or Passport)

    Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

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

    Contact

    (609) 394-8847

    www.mtcarmelguild.org

  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 Trenton.

  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)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    Info

    Distributing grab & go food bags with canned items and frozen foods. Must be a resident of Mercer county. Bring photo ID.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, April 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, April 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (609) 599-9373
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Financial assistance

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.27 mi


    Info

    Contact: Perry Shaw, Exec. Dir and Jayne Gordon, Pantry Supervisor

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Financial assistance: 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm

    • Financial assistance: 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • Financial assistance: 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    Contact

    (609) 393-9574
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.27 mi


    Info

    $2 per pound clothing

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:00 am

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Today

      Other: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:45 pm–5:30 pm

      every day

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:45 am–12:30 pm

      every day

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:00 am

      every day

    • Other: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

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

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Contact

    (609) 695-1436
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.22 mi


    Info

    Corner of North Broad and East State Street

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      11:00 am–11:20 am

    • Sun, April 12th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–11:20 am

    • Sun, April 19th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–11:20 am

    • 11:00 am–11:20 am

      every week on Sunday

    Contact

    (609) 847-0100
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.15 mi


    Info

    Requires to call and leave a message with your full name, full address and best phone number to reach.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–11:00 pm

    • Tue, April 14th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–11:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (609) 396-9355

    https://arminarm.org/contact/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.21 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, April 17th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (next month)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Fri, June 19th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    Contact

    (609) 638-4164
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.47 mi


    Info

    Serves: Mercer County

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am

    • Next Wednesday

      12:30 pm

    • Fri, April 10th (next week)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every week on Friday

    • 12:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 12:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 12:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Trenton 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 Trenton 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 Trenton that’s open today: Mount Carmel Guild - Catholic Charities Food Pantry, Rescue Mission of Trenton , Princeton Deliverance Center

  20. Where are you located?

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