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Food pantry (groceries)

Peter's Pantry

13 reviews

Unclaimed

1 hour

average wait time


Info

A church-operated community hunger-relief program run by St. Peter's Episcopal Church and participating in Perth Amboy's We Care Coalition of Food Pantries, supported by parish donations and community partners.

  • Requirements

    • Proof of address required
    • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Call in advance for services
  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • This Thursday

    10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • ID required
    • Proof of household income required
  • Thu, August 27th (next week)

    10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • ID required
    • Proof of household income required
  • Thu, September 3rd (in 2 weeks)

    10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • ID required
    • Proof of household income required
  • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    every week on Thursday

Map of Peter's Pantry

Location

183 Rector St.

Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

directions

Contact

(732) 826-1594

https://www.stpetersepiscopal.com/

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Peter's Pantry, August 20th at 10:00 AM in 4 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Peter's Pantry requires: Proof of address required, Must bring own bags/cart, Call in advance for services.

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 Peter's Pantry during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Peter's Pantry 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, Peter's Pantry may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Peter's Pantry open today?

Peter's Pantry 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. Peter's Pantry is located at 183 Rector St.!

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.