Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
This Saturday
9:45 am–12:45 pm
Sat, April 11th (next week)
9:45 am–12:45 pm
Sat, April 18th (in 2 weeks)
9:45 am–12:45 pm
9:45 am–12:45 pm
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
Today
10:00 am–2:00 pm
This Friday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Tue, April 7th (next week)
10:00 am–2:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 1st Friday
10:00 am
every month on the 3rd Friday
10:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 4th Friday
10:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
10:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Friday
Contact
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
Today
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Today
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Tomorrow
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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 Middlesex County.
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)
20 minutes
average wait time
On-site registration required
This Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–10:00 am
Thu, April 9th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–10:00 am
Thu, April 16th (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
Food pantry (groceries)
40 minutes
average wait time
Sat, April 11th (next week)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, April 18th (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, May 9th (in 2 months)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
24 reviews
10 minutes
average wait time
The next food pantry is on February 28, 2026 from 11:00 am -1:00 pm.
The food pantry is on the last Saturday of every OTHER month. Except for months with major holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas where it is the Saturday before the holiday.
All clients must present a valid picture ID and show proof of address
All clients must register with Plentiful by either of the following methods:
*1. Downloading the Plentiful App from the App Store and signing up
*2. Registering on the website https://app.plentifulapp.com/
*3. Texting the word FOOD to 726879
Please show your QR code by opening up your profile in the Plentiful App to be served.
Sat, April 25th (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, May 30th (in 2 months)
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, June 27th (in 3 months)
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the last Saturday
Contact
Food pantry (groceries)
38 reviews
30 minutes
average wait time
New clients must call for an appointment 732
356-0081. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Food Room: Open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 noon and the third Saturday of
each month, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (excluding July & August). Limited capacity, arrive early. Clients are
limited to once a month service and must show proof of residency in Piscataway, Dunellen,
Middlesex, South Plainfield, Edison, Highland Park or Green Brook. Must show proof of need (eg.
TANF, SSI, WIC, FOOD STAMPS, MEDICAID, DISABILITY, WELFARE, UNEMPLOYMENT
COMPENSATION) or show proof of low household income not in excess of Federal Guidelines.
Canned and refrigerated food donations, personal care products and pet food accepted.
Fishes & Loaves Cafe: Free, home-cooked dinners for anyone in need the third Friday of each
month (excluding July & August). Eat-In the cafe 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. or take-out meals. Held at the
former school cafeteria at Our Lady of Fatima RC Church, New Market Road, Piscataway. All are
welcome!
Tomorrow
9:00 am–12:00 pm
This Friday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Monday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
-Nonperishable, fresh and frozen food items are available to Carteret residents in need. Proof of residency is required.
Sat, April 25th (in 3 weeks)
8:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, May 23rd (in 2 months)
8:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, June 27th (in 3 months)
8:00 am–11:00 am
8:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 4th Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
Please check social media for additional food/meal distribution events
Tomorrow
10:30 am–12:30 pm
This Thursday
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Wed, April 8th (next week)
10:30 am–12:30 pm
10:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Wednesday, Thursday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the last Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
20 minutes
average wait time
Registration is only done on Saturdays before receiving food at the next distribution date
On-site registration required
Wed, April 15th (in 2 weeks)
4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Sat, April 18th (in 2 weeks)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Sat, May 16th (in 2 months)
1:00 pm–4:00 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
Every location is different! Some places in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County that’s open today: Unity Square/Catholic Charities of Metuchen, Salvation Army - New Brunswick
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County 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.