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Food pantry (groceries)

John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center

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5 minutes

average wait time


Info

  • Serves: Mercer County
  • Our food distribution program is available to eligible residents by appointment every other Thursday between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm., must come in with their application and verifying documents.
  • Food Pantry Service area: East Windsor, Ewing, Hamilton, Hopewell, Pennington, Robbinsville, Trenton, West Windsor, and Yardville
  • Income under 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines per Family Size
  • Verification/Determination letters as source of income are accepted and required
  • Proof of income for ALL ADULTS in the house (last 4 weeks are required)
  • Social Security Card for EVERYONE in the household (Including children)
  • Birth Certificates for ALL children in the household
  • NJ Driver’s License or Photo ID with your current address for ALL ADULTS in the household

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

On-site registration required

  • Requirements

    • You can visit once a week
    • ID required
    • Call in advance for services
    • Registration required
  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries
    • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

Schedule

  • This Thursday

    9:30 am–4:00 pm

  • Thu, May 14th (next week)

    9:30 am–4:00 pm

  • Thu, May 21st (in 2 weeks)

    9:30 am–4:00 pm

  • 9:30 am–4:00 pm

    every week on Thursday

Map of John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center

Location

169 Wilfred Avenue

Hamilton Township, NJ 08610

directions

Contact

(609) 393-6480

https://jowilsoncenter.org/events-1/

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center, May 7th at 9:30 AM in 3 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center requires: ID required, Call in advance for services, 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?

Yes — John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center requires an appointment or pre-registration. Check the resource page for contact info and how to schedule your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center 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, John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center open today?

John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center 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. John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center is located at 169 Wilfred Avenue!

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.