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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Calvary Baptist Church

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    0.23 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, January 25th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, February 22nd (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    Map of Calvary Baptist Church

    Location

    38 McKinley Ave

    Carteret, NJ 07008

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 541-9169

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St Joseph's Food Pantry

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    19 minutes

    average wait time

    0.37 mi


    Info

    • School supplies may be available during distribution dates for the food pantry. This is although not given
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, January 25th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, February 22nd (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of St Joseph's Food Pantry

    Location

    55 High St

    Carteret, NJ 07008

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 541-8946

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Trinity Church Food Pantry

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    31 minutes

    average wait time

    2.49 mi


    Info

    The pantry is closed the Thursday before the first Saturday.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries, if available
      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    Map of Trinity Church Food Pantry

    Location

    51 Trinity Lane

    Woodbridge, NJ 07095

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 326-2240

    www.trinitywoodbridge.org

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Carteret.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    RAHWAY COMMUNITY ACTION ORG.

    39 reviews

    Unclaimed

    33 minutes

    average wait time

    2.5 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Come early. Line starts at 8am

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, January 8th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of RAHWAY COMMUNITY ACTION ORG.

    Location

    796 East Hazelwood Ave

    Rahway, NJ 07065

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 382-9311

    https://www.rahwaycao.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    2.61 mi


    Info

    • They are open on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month between 10am - 1pm for the childrens clothing pantry a verry discounted price ranging between 25 cents and a dollar
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Mon, January 6th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, January 13th (in 4 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, February 3rd (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Monday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Monday

    Map of FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

    Location

    600 Rahway Avenue

    Woodbridge, NJ 07095

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    “ELIJAH’S BREAD” FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.58 mi


    Info

    Nonperishable food is available to residents of Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, and Carteret.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Non-perishable food only

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sun, December 29th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sun, January 5th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Map of “ELIJAH’S BREAD” FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH

    Location

    121 East Prospect Avenue

    Woodbridge, NJ 07095

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Presbyterian Church of Avenel

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.84 mi


    Info

    Emergency food distribution is available. If it is an emergency you may call the church office for immediate assistance. Food donations and toiletries are accepted.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Supplemental governmental help proof is required (Disability, WIC, or Social Security)
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, December 31st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, January 28th (next month)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, February 25th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the last Tuesday

    Map of First Presbyterian Church of Avenel

    Location

    621 E. Woodbridge Ave.

    Avenel, NJ 07001

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Rahway Food for Friends

    55 reviews

    Unclaimed

    44 minutes

    average wait time

    3.08 mi


    Info

    To volunteer contact the office 732-381-7201

    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
      • ID required
      • Must be income-eligible
      • Drive thru services every Monday
      • To participate you must meet one of the USDA qualifying codes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Toiletries, if available
      • Diapers and pad service

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Next Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Mon, December 30th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Rahway Food for Friends

    Location

    1221 New Brunswick Avenue

    Rahway, NJ 07065

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    AGAPE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    49 minutes

    average wait time

    2.79 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Drive-up Food Pantry

    Schedule

    • Next Saturday

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, January 25th (next month)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, February 22nd (in 2 months)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of AGAPE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER

    Location

    501 E. Hazelwood Ave.

    Rahway, NJ 07065

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Heaven's Helpers Food Pantry

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    3.05 mi


    Info

    Clients need to live in 5 miles radius. VFW Hall, on the side of the building there are two big red metal doors for enterance

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
      • A photo ID is required
      • Supplemental governmental help proof is required (Disability, WIC, or Social Security)
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.

    Schedule

    • Thu, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      12:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • If not available on the first Thursday, call in advance to set up an appointment for another day.
    • Thu, February 6th (in 2 months)

      12:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • If not available on the first Thursday, call in advance to set up an appointment for another day.
    • Thu, March 6th (in 3 months)

      12:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • If not available on the first Thursday, call in advance to set up an appointment for another day.
    • 12:30 pm–5:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    Map of Heaven's Helpers Food Pantry

    Location

    393 Pearl Street

    Woodbridge, NJ 07095

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 742-8942

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Carteret 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Carteret do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Carteret 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 Carteret.

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Carteret for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.