Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.16 mi
Sat, November 15th (next week)
9:00 am
Sat, December 6th (in 4 weeks)
9:00 am
Sat, December 20th (next month)
9:00 am
9:00 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
9:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
0.78 mi
We are located in the United Presbyterian Church of Plainfield. Our entrance is at the rear of the church, just off the parking lot. Look for our sign at the top of the ramp leading to our entrance. Advised to come earlier than 10 am to the food pantry because distribution starts at 10
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, November 18th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, November 25th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries), Other, Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
18 minutes
average wait time
1.21 mi
Thursday is a diaper distribution only
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
Other: 9:30 am–11:30 am
every week on Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
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.
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 Plainfield.
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)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.79 mi
Sat, November 15th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, November 22nd (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, December 20th (next month)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
1.38 mi
We have a box recycling program so we ask all clients to return their box to us once they have emptied the contents of it. Typically most clients will bring it back the next time that they come for food distribution
Sat, November 15th (next week)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, December 20th (next month)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, January 17th (in 2 months)
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
20 minutes
average wait time
1.64 mi
Sat, November 15th (next week)
8:00 am
Sat, December 20th (next month)
8:00 am
Sat, January 17th (in 2 months)
8:00 am
8:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.24 mi
Only Plainfield residents, proof of income required depends on case by case situation
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Next Thursday
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tue, November 18th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–5:00 pm
9:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Contact
(908) 753-3519
Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
2.63 mi
Tomorrow
10:00 am–11:30 am
Next Wednesday
10:00 am–11:30 am
Wed, November 19th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–11:30 am
10:00 am–11:30 am
every week on the 1st Wednesday
10:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 2nd Sunday
Food pantry (groceries)
1 hour
average wait time
2.35 mi
Tickets are handed out at 11;30 am
Next Tuesday
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Tue, November 25th (in 3 weeks)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Tue, December 9th (next month)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Tuesday
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 4th Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
10 minutes
average wait time
1.79 mi
Summer meal program cordinator: Miriam Siverio 9087314346 starts: 07/07/2025 till: 07/31/2025
Next Monday
8:00 am–8:30 am
Next Monday
12:00 pm–12:30 pm
Next Tuesday
8:00 am–8:30 am
Next Tuesday
12:00 pm–12:30 pm
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Wednesday, Thursday
8:00 am–8:30 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
12:00 pm–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Every location is different! Some places in Plainfield 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.
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.
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 Plainfield 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.
You can browse these pages for resources in Plainfield 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 Plainfield.
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Plainfield for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.