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Food pantry (groceries), SNAP/EBT

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation

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10 minutes

average wait time


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We also can answer questions and correct misconceptions about SNAP to help you decide if SNAP is right for you. This help is free and confidential.

Check your eligibility, please use this link: https://www.njhelps.gov/

Please call 973-857-8666 for an appointment. For questions contact us at newjersey_charity@tzuchi.us or by phone:

For Middlesex and Monmouth Counties, please call 732-518-8405. For Camden County, please call 973-991-9703.

Required documentations for SNAP application. You MUST bring the following for everyone in your household who is applying for the application:

  • A valid ID (i.e. driver’s license, birth certificate, government ID)
  • Proof of where you live (i.e. lease, rental agreement, utility bill) *Unless you are experiencing homelessness
  • Proof of earned income (i.e. paystubs, employer letter, recent tax records)
  • Proof of unearned income (benefits award letter)
  • Proof of resources (i.e. bank statements)
  • Social Security Number
  • Proof of immigration status (for non-citizens)
  • Proof of student status (for college students)
  • Requirements

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

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • Next Monday

    SNAP/EBT: 10:00 am–3:00 pm

  • Next Tuesday

    SNAP/EBT: 10:00 am–3:00 pm

  • Next Friday

    SNAP/EBT: 10:00 am–3:00 pm

  • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    every week on Friday

  • SNAP/EBT: 10:00 am–3:00 pm

    every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday

Map of Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation

Location

150 Commerce Road

Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

directions

Contact

(973) 857-8666

https://tzuchi.us/

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, at 10:00 AM in 2 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation requires: ID required, Registration required, Proof of household income 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 Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation 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, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation open today?

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation 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. Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is located at 150 Commerce Road!

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.