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 New Brunswick.

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 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick - Lemontree Directory

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Food pantry (groceries)
Ebenezer Baptist Church Food Pantry
12 reviews
Unclaimed
14 minutes
average wait time

0.15 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves Middlesex County.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, January 2nd (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, January 9th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  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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Other material needs
Central Jersey Diaper Bank
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

Info
Register and make appointment through this site https://form.everestwebdeals.co/?form=6fd2b06907be60f88ea3e348de0b9e431. Clients can visit the office Monday through Thursday, 10am-12pm, to pick up diapers. The CJDB office entrance is located on Delavan Street across from A.C. Redshaw Elementary school. While the address of the building is 222 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, clients should not ring the doorbell of the main building on Livingston Ave.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Registration on website required
  Client can visit: Once in 2 months
- Offerings
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Other material needs: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  Other material needs: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  Other material needs: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Other material needs: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
222 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 296-9922
https://www.centraljerseydiaperbank.org/partnerreferral-information
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army - New Brunswick
18 reviews
Unclaimed
16 minutes
average wait time

0.24 mi
Info
You can call in at any time between 9am to 4pm mon through fri to make appointments

Have a diaper program as well please feel free to inquire for more information.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
- This Tuesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Diapers upon availability
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
287 Handy St.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 545-1477
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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 in New Brunswick.
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)
Unity Square Community Center/Catholic Charities
17 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.37 mi
Info
Unity Square Community Center has 3 food distribution schedules:

Every Tuesday, at 10 AM to 2 PM EST. Must bring ID and proof of residence. Registration and appointment is required. (Registration forms are available every Monday or Wednesday 10 AM to 4 PM EST).

Every Friday, at 11:30 AM to 1 PM EST. No registration required. Closed every 3rd Friday of the month.

Every 3rd Saturday of the month. Must bring ID and proof of residence. Registration and appointment is required. (Registration forms are available every Monday or Wednesday 10 AM to 4 PM EST).
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Appointments required
- This Friday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
  No requirements
- Tue, December 31st (next week)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Appointments required
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
81 Remsen Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 659-1323
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Food pantry (groceries)
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
6 reviews
Unclaimed
19 minutes
average wait time

0.66 mi
Info
Contact: Gary Schuller
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Saturday
Location
29 Abeel Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 309-2142
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Food pantry (groceries)
Sharon Baptist Church
5 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.48 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/SharonBaptistNJ/
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  Tickets are handed out as early as 9:30AM.
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  Tickets are handed out as early as 9:30AM.
- Wed, January 8th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  Tickets are handed out as early as 9:30AM.
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on 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
4 reviews
Unclaimed
9 minutes
average wait time

0.61 mi
Info
Contact: Mrs. Mary Graham

A fully cooked meal is also provided every 2nd Monday of each month.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, January 9th (in 2 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, January 23rd (next month)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 11:30 am–1:00 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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen
3 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.67 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves Middlesex County.
- Requirements
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- 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 Food Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.61 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, January 25th (next month)
  9:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, February 22nd (in 2 months)
  9:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:30 am
  every month on the last Saturday
Location
107 Bayard St
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
directions
Contact
(732) 247-0384
https://www.facebook.com/bayardstreetchurch
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Food pantry (groceries)
Franklin Twp Food Bank
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.69 mi
Info
Call and leave voicemail to book appointment. Office will call back.

Serves Somerset, Franklin Park, Little Rocky Hill, Zarephath, East Millstone, Griggstown, Kingston, and Middlebush residents only
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Monday
  7:00 pm–7:01 am
- This Tuesday
  7:00 pm–7:00 am
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  7:00 pm–7:02 am
- All Day
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Location
60 Millstone Rd
Somerset, NJ 08875
directions
Contact
(732) 246-0009
http://www.franklinfoodbank.org
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in New Brunswick for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.