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.

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 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 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 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.

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. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
New Brunswick Seventh Day Adventist Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
18 minutes
average wait time

0.71 mi
Info
Food, prayer, counseling, and clothing available to New Brunswick residents. Appointment recommended for services other than food. Valid photo ID and proof of address are required.

Serves New Jersey residents
Requirements
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
9:30 am
Sun, March 8th (in 3 weeks)
9:30 am
Sun, March 22nd (in 5 weeks)
9:30 am
9:30 am
every 2 weeks on Sunday
Location
339 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(917) 373-9321
https://www.nbsdac.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Ebenezer Baptist Church Food Pantry
25 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.35 mi
Requirements
ID required
Must bring own bags/cart
On-site registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Info
Walk-ins accepted
Schedule
Next Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–10:00 am
Thu, March 5th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–10:00 am
Thu, March 12th (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–10:00 am
Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–10:00 am
every week on Thursday
Location
126 Lee Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 247-2459
https://ebenezeronline126.wixsite.com/mysite-1/soup-kitchen
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Food pantry (groceries)
SUYDAM STREET REFORMED CHURCH.
15 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.53 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/SuydamStreetReformedChurch/
Requirements
ID required
On-site registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
Tomorrow
7:30 am–8:00 am
Next Monday
9:00 am–10:00 am
Next Saturday
9:00 am–10:30 am
9:00 am–10:30 am
every week on Saturday
7:30 am–8:00 am
every week on Sunday
9:00 am–10:00 am
every week on Monday
Location
74 Drift Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 249-6803
http://suydamstreetreformedchurch.org/
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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.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen
7 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

0.34 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves Middlesex County.
Requirements
Grab and Go Meals
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
18 Neilson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 545-9002
https://elijahspromise.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bayard Street Presbyterian Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.71 mi
Info
Nonperishable food toiletries, clothing, household items, and paper goods are available to those in need.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Saturday
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Sat, March 28th (next month)
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Sat, April 25th (in 2 months)
9:30 am–12:00 pm
9:30 am–12:00 pm
every month on the last Saturday
Location
107 Bayard Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 247-0384
https://www.bayardstreetchurch.com/ministries
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Food pantry (groceries)
Sharon Baptist Church
14 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.33 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/SharonBaptistNJ/
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
On-site registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Wed, March 4th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am
Wed, March 18th (in 4 weeks)
10:00 am
Wed, April 1st (in 2 months)
10:00 am
10:00 am
every month on the 1st Wednesday
10:00 am
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
25 Howard Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 846-0669
https://sharonbaptistnj.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
9 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.39 mi
Info
Contact: Mrs. Mary Graham

A fully cooked meal is also provided every 2nd Monday of each month.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Thursday
10:00 am–12:30 pm
Thu, March 26th (next month)
10:00 am–12:30 pm
Thu, April 23rd (in 2 months)
10:00 am–12:30 pm
10:00 am–12:30 pm
every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
239 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 545-6617
https://www.tabernacleway.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
SRC FIVE LOAVES FOOD PANTRY
14 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.23 mi
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Next Monday
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Clients can visit: Once a month
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Clients can visit: Once a month
Next Wednesday
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Clients can visit: Once a month
10:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
100 College Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 545-1019
https://www.collegeavecommunitychurch.com/WP/5-loaves-food-pantry-cinco-panes-pantry-mercado/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Unity Square/Catholic Charities of Metuchen
31 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.25 mi
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Appointments required
Next Friday
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Appointments required
On-site registration required
Tue, March 3rd (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Appointments required
10:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the 1st Friday
10:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Friday
10:00 am
every month on the 3rd Friday
10:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 4th Friday
Location
81 Remsen Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 659-1323
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Food pantry (groceries)
Highland Park Community Food Pantry
4 reviews
Claimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.42 mi
Info
Located at the Borough Community Center. Contact Nicole Huff (listed above) to register. New Jersey residents in need of food are welcome.

FOR FOOD EMERGENCIES ONLY WHEN THE FOOD PANTRY IS NOT OPEN, call Nicole at the HP Community Center 732-819-0052 between 8:00AM and Noon, Monday-Friday. Other days and times call 908-410-7618

Serves New Jersey residents
Requirements
ID required
On-site registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Next Thursday
9:00 am–10:45 am
Next Thursday
6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Next Saturday
9:30 am–10:30 am
9:00 am–10:45 am
every month on the 4th Thursday
9:00 am–10:45 am
every month on the 2nd Thursday
9:30 am–10:30 am
every month on the 2nd Saturday
6:00 pm–7:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Thursday
6:00 pm–7:00 pm
every month on the 4th Thursday
9:30 am–10:30 am
every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
220 S. 6th Ave.
Highland Park, NJ 08904
directions
Contact
(732) 819-0052
https://www.hpboro.com/government/boards-commissions/community-food-pantry
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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 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.
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. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.