You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Dunellen.

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?

Every location is different! Some places in Dunellen accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens 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.

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 in Dunellen do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources in Dunellen to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Dunellen.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Dunellen for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Dunellen - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In DunellenLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.

Food pantry (groceries)
Living Hope Outreach Center
30 minutes
average wait time

0.54 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  No requirements
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, July 13th (next month)
  11:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, August 10th (in 2 months)
  11:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 11:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
201 Whittier Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
directions
Contact
(732) 424-7363
https://www.livinghopeoutreachcenter.com/default.asp?sec_id=180005616
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Food pantry (groceries)
Fish, Inc. Dunellen Area
20 minutes
average wait time

0.98 mi
Info
Serves: Registered clients living in Piscataway, Dunellen, Middlesex, South Plainfield, Edison and Highland Park. *Clients must be pre-screened and make an appointment by calling. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Friday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
456 New Market Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
directions
Contact
(732) 356-0081
www.fishhospitality.com
Food pantry (groceries)
Food Bank Network of Somerset County - North Plainfield Pantry
10 minutes
average wait time

1.66 mi
Info
Some form of personal identification and proof of residency in Somerset County - North Plainfield

North Plainfield residents only
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
  Proof of address required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, June 15th (next week)
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, June 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- 9:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
614 Greenbrook Road
North Plainfield, NJ 07063
directions
Contact
(732) 560-1813
https://www.somersetfoodbank.org/need-help/
How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Dunellen.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Greater Refuge Church of Christ
51 minutes
average wait time

2.4 mi
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, June 11th (next week)
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Tue, June 25th (in 3 weeks)
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Tue, July 9th (next month)
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Tuesday
Location
600 Grant Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 561-8255
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
MUSLIM COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN
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2.38 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Food donations are accepted
Schedule
- This Saturday
  1:15 pm–2:15 pm
- Sat, June 15th (next week)
  1:15 pm–2:15 pm
- Sat, June 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  1:15 pm–2:15 pm
- 1:15 pm–2:15 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 1:15 pm–2:15 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- 1:15 pm–2:15 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- 1:15 pm–2:15 pm
  every month on the 5th Saturday
Location
321 Grant Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 447-3033
https://www.masjidullah-plainfield.org/soup-kitchen-1
Food pantry (groceries)
Metropolitan Community Service - Metropolitan SDA Church of Plainfield
5 minutes
average wait time

2.08 mi
- Requirements
  Number of household members
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, July 6th (next month)
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Sat, August 3rd (in 2 months)
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Sat, September 7th (next quarter)
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
1003 West 4th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07063
directions
Contact
(908) 561-0141
https://www.mymetrosda.org/events
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
SHILOH Soup Kithcen
5 minutes
average wait time

2.87 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  3:00 pm–6:00 pm
- This Thursday
  3:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, June 12th (next week)
  3:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday
Location
521 West 4th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 754-3353
Food pantry (groceries)
S.H.E.E.L.D. (The Lord's Kitchen)
16 minutes
average wait time

2.89 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
- Sat, June 15th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, June 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, July 20th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
515 West 4th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(732) 382-7944
https://www.weareshiloh.org/events
Food pantry (groceries)
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD
31 minutes
average wait time

3.09 mi
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
Schedule
- Sat, June 15th (next week)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
- Sat, July 20th (next month)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
- Sat, August 17th (in 2 months)
  8:30 am–10:30 am
- 8:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
417 W. Sixth St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 279-5173
https://www.ccogplainfield.com/our-ministries
Food pantry (groceries)
Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns
30 minutes
average wait time

3.35 mi
Info
Serves: Middlesex County
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- This Friday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
149 South Plainfield Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
directions
Contact
(908) 756-0633
http://www.churchofthesacredheart.net/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Dunellen accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens 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.
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 in Dunellen do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources in Dunellen to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Dunellen.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Dunellen for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.