Food pantry (groceries)

Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC

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35 minutes

average wait time


Info

Food pantry and thrift shop. Must be a resident of Middlesex County for food assistance. Applicant must provide proof of living in NJ through driver's license, medical bill, bank statement, rent statement, lease, utility or insurance bill. Proof of income at or below current federal guidelines may be verbal. Government issued ID, passport or birth certificate is required on all family members. Registered families may pick up food on a weekly basis with the week beginning on Sunday. Additional registrations may be required to participate in diaper, period product, backpack and holiday gift programs.

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

  • Requirements

    • ID required
    • Registration required
  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • Tomorrow

    10:00 am–12:00 pm

  • Next Tuesday

    10:00 am–12:00 pm

  • Next Thursday

    10:00 am–12:00 pm

  • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Map of Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC

Location

568 Ryders Lane

Lower Level of Church

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

directions

Contact

(732) 254-7361

https://www.aldersgateumcnj.org/calendar.html

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC, at 10:00 AM tomorrow. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC requires: ID required, Registration required.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment needed! Just show up to Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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.

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.

Do they have meat?

Unfortunately, Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC open today?

Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please let us know and we can search for additional options.

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. Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC is located at 568 Ryders Lane!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits 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.

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 near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.