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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ST. MARY'S FOOD PANTRY

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.9 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, December 28th (next month)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, January 25th (in 2 months)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of ST. MARY'S FOOD PANTRY

    Location

    256 Augusta Street

    South Amboy, NJ 08879

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 721-7418

    http://www.saintmarysa.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    FAITH FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES, WORLD OUTREACH CENTER

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.46 mi


    • Requirements

      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
      • Infant food and formula depends on availability
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week

    Schedule

    • Thu, December 19th (in 4 weeks)

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Thu, January 16th (in 2 months)

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Thu, February 20th (in 3 months)

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

      • Drive-Thru Only
    • 8:30 am–4:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Map of FAITH FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES, WORLD OUTREACH CENTER

    Location

    2707 Main Street Extension

    Sayreville, NJ 08872

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 727-9500

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Presbyterian Church

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.89 mi


    Info

    Serves the areas of South Amboy, Parlin, Sayreville, and Laurence Harbor.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, January 18th (in 2 months)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, February 15th (in 3 months)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of First Presbyterian Church

    Location

    150 North Broadway

    South Amboy, NJ 08879

    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 Melrose.

  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)

    EPIC CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.47 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, December 19th (in 4 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, January 16th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, February 20th (in 3 months)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Map of EPIC CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

    Location

    2707 Main Street

    Sayreville, NJ 08872

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 727-9500

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    PRAHD - The Puerto Rican Association for Human Development

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    42 minutes

    average wait time

    1.46 mi


    Info

    Pre school. After day program . Registration required for the first time. 7326382814

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, December 17th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, January 21st (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, February 18th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of PRAHD - The Puerto Rican Association for Human Development

    Location

    98 1st Street

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Iglesia Ciudad de Refugio

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.59 mi


    Info

    call for appointment +1 (732) 221-4303

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, November 30th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, December 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of  Iglesia Ciudad de Refugio

    Location

    436 Market Street

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Peter's Pantry

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 26 minutes

    average wait time

    1.85 mi


    Info

    • Serves Perth Amboy Residents only
    • Must show proof of residence within Perth Amboy, NJ
    • Must bring 4 reusable bags
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Proof of all income required (tax return, child support / alimony info, WIC affiliation etc.)
    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Proof of all income required (tax return, child support / alimony info, WIC affiliation etc.)
    • Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Proof of all income required (tax return, child support / alimony info, WIC affiliation etc.)
    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Peter's Pantry

    Location

    183 Rector St.

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 826-1594

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    Meal delivery

    Meals On Wheels of Perth Amboy

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Serves: Middlesex County

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Map of Meals On Wheels of Perth Amboy

    Location

    1 Olive Street

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 826-1690

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, Perth Amboy

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    36 minutes

    average wait time

    2.03 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, November 30th (next week)

      9:45 am–12:45 pm

    • Sat, December 7th (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)

    Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Silver Linings “My Choice Store”

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    2.09 mi


    Info

    Call 732-324-2114 ext. 131 to make an appointment

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
      • There is a waiting list. People need to be registered to receive food
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–4:30 pm

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

    Map of Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Silver Linings “My Choice Store”

    Location

    533 New Brunswick Avenue

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 324-2114

    www.jrfnj.org

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Melrose 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 Melrose 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 Melrose that’s open today: Meals On Wheels of Perth Amboy, Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Silver Linings “My Choice Store”

  20. Where are you located?

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