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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.93 mi


    Info

    Must be South River resident

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, October 29th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 1st (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Claimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    2.39 mi


    Info

    Located at the Borough Community Center. Contact Nicole Huff (listed above) to register. New Jersey residents in need of food are welcome.

    FOR FOOD EMERGENCIES ONLY WHEN THE FOOD PANTRY IS NOT OPEN, call Nicole at the HP Community Center 732-819-0052 between 8:00AM and Noon, Monday-Friday. Other days and times call 908-410-7618

    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Serves New Jersey residents
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–10:45 am

    • This Thursday

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • 9:00 am–10:45 am

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    • 9:00 am–10:45 am

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 9:30 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    • 9:30 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    SNAP/EBT

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Serves Middlesex County. What You’ll Need to Apply for SNAP Benefits Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://hungerfreenj.org/summer-ebt-2024/

    Identification (for everyone in the household, such as driver’s license, birth certificate, government ID). Social Security Numbers (for everyone in the household). Phone and Utility bills (gas, electric, oil, water). Housing Costs (rent receipt/agreement, mortgage statement and/or tax bill). Proof of Income (for everyone in the household, such as pay stubs, employer letter, tax records). Proof of Resources (bank statements) Medical Expenses (if 60 or older and/or disabled). Child and Adult Care Expenses View the full list

    How to Get Help If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about SNAP, eligibility, or need help with applying, contact our SNAP outreach team:

    PRawat@raritanvalleyymca.org Phone: 732-257-4114

    Schedule

    • Today

      SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • SNAP/EBT: 9:00 am–4:00 pm

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

  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 Washington Heights.

  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)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.66 mi


    Info

    Call 732-828-0020 between 9am to 12pm Monday thru Friday to make an appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (732) 828-0020

    https://stpaulsmilltownnj.org/

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    Grocery delivery

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Food assistance is available to those in need via home delivery only. Clothing and financial assistance are also available on a limited basis.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services

    Schedule

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    2.52 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • Walk-ins accepted

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Thu, October 30th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Thu, November 6th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–10:00 am

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.44 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • This Friday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Appointments required
      • Registration required on site
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Tue, October 28th (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

    Contact

    (732) 659-1323

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.2 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, October 29th (next week)

      10:00 am

    • Wed, November 12th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Wed, November 26th (next month)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

    Contact

    (732) 846-0669

    https://sharonbaptistnj.com

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    2.29 mi


    Info

    Requires to call for hours. Serves Middlesex County.

    • Requirements

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Lunch
      • Soup Kitchen
    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Lunch
      • Soup Kitchen
    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Lunch
      • Soup Kitchen
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

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

    Contact

    (732) 545-9002

    https://elijahspromise.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    2.66 mi


    Info

    serves North Brunswick Food pantry distribution is in front of senior center

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Tue, October 28th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (732) 247-0922

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights that’s open today: Raritan Valley YMCA, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Unity Square/Catholic Charities of Metuchen, Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen, North Brunswick Food Bank

  20. Where are you located?

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