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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

Thomas J. Deverin Community Center

3 reviews

Unclaimed

30 minutes

average wait time

Info

60 and over is welcome. Round-trip transportation is available to all sites. Home-delivered meals are available for the mobility-impaired. Suggested Meal Donation: In-person: $2.25; Home Delivered: $2.75. More program details available at the end of this document or contact Middlesex County Senior Meal Program at 732-745-2062.

  • Requirements

    • Seniors only

  • Offerings

    • Prepared Meals

Schedule

  • Next Monday

    8:30 am–12:30 pm

  • Next Tuesday

    8:30 am–12:30 pm

  • Next Wednesday

    8:30 am–12:30 pm

  • 8:30 am–12:30 pm

    every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Map of Thomas J. Deverin Community Center

Location

100 Cooke Avenue

Carteret, NJ 07008

directions

Contact

(732) 541-6221

https://www.carteret.net/public-information-center-announcement/

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Thomas J. Deverin Community Center, at 8:30 AM in 2 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Thomas J. Deverin Community Center requires: Seniors only.

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 Thomas J. Deverin Community Center during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Soup kitchens like Thomas J. Deverin Community Center 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.

Is Thomas J. Deverin Community Center open today?

Thomas J. Deverin Community 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. Thomas J. Deverin Community Center is located at 100 Cooke 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.