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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC

    5 reviews

    Claimed

    34 minutes

    average wait time

    1.11 mi


    • Requirements

      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

    Map of Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC

    Location

    568 Ryders Lane

    Lower Level of Church

    East Brunswick, NJ 08816

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    UNION BAPTIST CHURCH OF SOUTH RIVER INC., JOSHUA FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    19 minutes

    average wait time

    1.7 mi


    Info

    Contact: Dawn Broughton.

    Available to any Middlesex County resident in need.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of UNION BAPTIST CHURCH OF SOUTH RIVER INC., JOSHUA FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

    Location

    76 Washington Street

    South River, NJ 08882

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    SOUTH RIVER FOOD BANK

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.7 mi


    Info

    Must be South River resident

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of SOUTH RIVER FOOD BANK

    Location

    98 Jackson Street

    South River, NJ 08882

    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 Orchard Heights.

  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)

    St. Paul's United Church of Christ

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.82 mi


    Info

    Call 732-828-0020 between 9am to 12pm Monday thru Friday to make an appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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

    Map of St. Paul's United Church of Christ

    Location

    62 South Main Street

    Milltown, NJ 08850

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 828-0020

    https://stpaulsmilltownnj.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Legacy Church Inc.

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.26 mi


    Info

    • First time users are advised to come on Saturday for the registration process. Previous members are welcomed to come on either days.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Wed, January 15th (in 4 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sat, January 18th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Legacy Church Inc.

    Location

    264 Whitehead Ave

    South River, NJ 08882

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ST. PETERS COMMUNITY DEV. CORP

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    2.99 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Tuesday

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of ST. PETERS COMMUNITY DEV. CORP

    Location

    455 Main Street

    Spotswood, NJ 08884

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Alice's Cup Food Pantry

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.99 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Tuesday

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Alice's Cup Food Pantry

    Location

    455 Main Street

    Spotswood, NJ 08884

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    CUP - Churches United for People

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.03 mi


    Info

    Requires to call for hours. Serves: Middlesex County.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Tuesday

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday

    • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of CUP - Churches United for People

    Location

    505 Main Street

    Spotswood, NJ 08884

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    North Brunswick Food Bank

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    3.8 mi


    Info

    serves North Brunswick Food pantry distribution is in front of senior center

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Tue, December 31st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of North Brunswick Food Bank

    Location

    15 Linwood Place

    North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 247-0922

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Sharon Baptist Church

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.85 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Tickets are handed out as early as 9:30AM.
    • Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Tickets are handed out as early as 9:30AM.
    • Wed, January 8th (in 3 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

    Map of Sharon Baptist Church

    Location

    25 Howard Street

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 846-0669

    https://sharonbaptistnj.com

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Orchard Heights 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 Orchard Heights 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 Orchard Heights 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 Orchard Heights.

  20. Where are you located?

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