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    Food pantry (groceries)

    El Centro Hispanoamericano

    31 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.93 mi


    Info

    We are located in the United Presbyterian Church of Plainfield. Our entrance is at the rear of the church, just off the parking lot. Look for our sign at the top of the ramp leading to our entrance. Advised to come earlier than 10 am to the food pantry because distribution starts at 10

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Diapers may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, February 24th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of El Centro Hispanoamericano

    Location

    525 East Front Street

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 753-8730

    https://elcentronj.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    40 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.67 mi


    Info

    • The entrance is from Manning Avenue side, in the parking lot behind Trinity Church
    • Distributes food to first 50 peoples
    • Clients can visit once a week
    • Needs volunteers
    • First come, first serve until food runs out
    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Saturday

      7:00 am–8:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Client can visit: Once a week
    • Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–8:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Client can visit: Once a week
    • Sat, February 28th (in 3 weeks)

      7:00 am–8:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Client can visit: Once a week
    • 7:00 am–8:30 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.22 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month

    Schedule

    • Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, February 28th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, March 21st (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

  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.

  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)

    31 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.55 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • On-site registration required
      • Number of household members
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, March 7th (in 4 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, April 4th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.33 mi


    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • On-site registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers may be available
    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month

    Schedule

    • Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, March 7th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, March 21st (next month)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Contact

    (908) 226-0223

    https://newcovenantnj.com/

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

    34 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.33 mi


    Info

    Thursday is a diaper distribution only

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
      • On-site registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Closed on the last week of the month
    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Closed on the last week of the month
    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Closed on the last week of the month
    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    • Other: 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.97 mi


    Info

    • Some form of personal identification and proof of residency in Somerset County - North Plainfield
    • North Plainfield residents only
    • Holiday Closures in 2024 Jan 1, Monday, New Year's Day Jan 15, Monday: MLK Day Feb 19, Monday: President's Day Mar 29, Friday: Good Friday May 27, Monday: Memorial Day June 19, Wednesday: Juneteenth Jul 4, Thursday: Independence Day Sep 2, Monday: Labor Day Oct 14, Monday: Columbus Day Nov 11, Monday: Veterans Day Nov 28-29, Thu-Fri: Thanksgiving Dec 25, Wednesday: Christmas
    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, March 7th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    2.51 mi


    Info

    Tickets are handed out at 11;30 am

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, February 24th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, March 10th (next month)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.26 mi


    Info

    Only Plainfield residents. Call Monday or Wednesday to make an appointment.

    Photo ID – Primary Participant (Green Card or Passport)

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Priority given to seniors & disabled persons
      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Need to call every Monday and Wednesday to register and book and appointment.
      • Food will be claimed based on arranged time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Need to call every Monday and Wednesday to register and book and appointment.
      • Food will be claimed based on arranged time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    • Tue, February 17th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Need to call every Monday and Wednesday to register and book and appointment.
      • Food will be claimed based on arranged time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (908) 753-3519

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    2.32 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am

    • Sat, March 21st (next month)

      8:00 am

    • Sat, April 18th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am

    • 8:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places 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 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 that’s open today: Metropolitan Community Service - Metropolitan SDA Church of Plainfield, Food Bank Network of Somerset County - North Plainfield Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

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