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Find Free Food In CharlestonLemontree 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.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mesivtha of Staten Island

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.38 mi


    • Requirements

      • Copy of photo ID: Medicaid/food stamp or section
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • May be closed during Jewish holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, June 12th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, June 19th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Mesivtha of Staten Island

    Location

    1870 Drumgoole Rd E

    New York, NY 10309

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Project Hospitality @ Bethel Methodist Church

    no ratings yet

    1.47 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Mobile pantry
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      2:15 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, June 18th (in 3 weeks)

      2:15 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, July 2nd (in 2 months)

      2:15 pm–3:00 pm

    • 2:15 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 2:15 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of Project Hospitality @ Bethel Methodist Church

    Location

    7033 Amboy Road

    Tottenville, NY 10307

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 448-1544

    https://projecthospitality.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Edward Food Pantry / Mount Loretto Friendship Club

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    2.01 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Fri, June 7th (next week)

      11:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Fri, June 14th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of St. Edward Food Pantry / Mount Loretto Friendship Club

    Location

    6581 Hylan Blvd

    New York, NY 10309

    directions
  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 Charleston.

  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)

    Project Hospitality, Yetman Avenue - Mobile Food Pantry

    average user rating

    1.99 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, June 21st (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, July 5th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Friday

    Map of Project Hospitality, Yetman Avenue - Mobile Food Pantry

    Location

    Yetman Ave & Academy Ave

    New York, NY 10307

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Bayside Family Success Center (FSC)

    average user rating

    2.2 mi


    Info

    Carteret, Metuchen, Highland Park, Sayreville, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Edison and Woodbridge Townships

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–7:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–7:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Bayside Family Success Center (FSC)

    Location

    500 Dobranski Drive

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 638-5063

    www.jrfnj.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, Perth Amboy

    44 minutes

    average wait time

    2.43 mi


    Info

    • Serves Perth Amboy residents
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:45 am–12:45 pm

    • Sat, June 8th (next week)

      9:45 am–12:45 pm

    • Sat, June 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:45 am–12:45 pm

    • 9:45 am–12:45 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, Perth Amboy

    Location

    230 New Brunswick Avenue

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mercy House Food Pantry

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    2.62 mi


    Info

    Serves the citizens of Perth Amboy.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–3:00 pm

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

    Map of Mercy House Food Pantry

    Location

    282 Mcclellan Street

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 826-5293

    www.thecathedral.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    2.57 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

    • Next Monday

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

    • Mon, June 10th (in 2 weeks)

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

    • Mon, July 1st (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)

    South Shore Food Pantry - St. Paul's

    no ratings yet

    2.03 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, June 20th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of South Shore Food Pantry - St. Paul's

    Location

    7558 Amboy Rd

    New York, NY 10307

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Trinity Church Food Pantry

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    2.57 mi


    Info

    Serves Middlesex. Food distributions every Thursday and the first Saturday of the month. The next pantry as of now will be 01/13/2024. After that will be every Thursday that month. Diapers and sanitary items are only available on Saturdays

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Next Thursday

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Charleston 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 Charleston 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?

    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. Here’s a list of everything in Charleston that’s open today: Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Bayside Family Success Center (FSC) , Mercy House Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

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