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?

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 that’s open today: Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps , SHILOH Soup Kitchen , Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church

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)
El Centro Hispanoamericano
31 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.78 mi
Info
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
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Proof of address required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Other social services available
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Tomorrow
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, March 3rd (next week)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, March 10th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Location
525 East Front Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 753-8730
https://elcentronj.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Other, Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps
37 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.2 mi
Info
Thursday is a diaper distribution only
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
On-site registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Clients can visit: Once a month
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Closed on the last week of the month
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
Must bring own bags/cart
Closed on the last week of the month
This Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
Must bring own bags/cart
Closed on the last week of the month
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
Location
615 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 756-2595
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/plainfield/our-programs/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Plainfield Action Services
15 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.24 mi
Info
Only Plainfield residents. Call Monday or Wednesday to make an appointment.

Photo ID – Primary Participant (Green Card or Passport)
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Priority given to seniors & disabled persons
Proof of household income required
Appointments required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Need to call every Monday and Wednesday to register and book and appointment.
Food will be claimed based on arranged time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
This Thursday
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Need to call every Monday and Wednesday to register and book and appointment.
Food will be claimed based on arranged time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tue, March 3rd (next week)
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Need to call every Monday and Wednesday to register and book and appointment.
Food will be claimed based on arranged time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
9:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
510 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 753-3519
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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)
SHILOH Soup Kitchen
5 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.79 mi
Info
Summer meal program cordinator: Miriam Siverio 9087314346 starts: 07/07/2025 till: 07/31/2025
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
8:00 am–8:30 am
All children under 18 are eligible
Meals must be eaten on site.
Summer Meal Program
Today
12:00 pm–12:30 pm
All children under 18 are eligible
Meals must be eaten on site.
Summer Meal Program
Tomorrow
8:00 am–8:30 am
All children under 18 are eligible
Meals must be eaten on site.
Summer Meal Program
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
Location
515 West 4th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 754-3353
https://shilohplainfield.org/contact.html
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.22 mi
Requirements
Grab and Go Meals
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Today
10:00 am–10:30 am
Tomorrow
10:00 am–10:30 am
This Wednesday
10:00 am–10:30 am
10:00 am–10:30 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
716 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 756-0750
https://crescentave.church/valaries-soup-kitchen
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Food pantry (groceries)
NEW COVENANT CHURCH OF GOD
26 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.16 mi
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
On-site registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Info
Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
Sat, March 7th (next week)
9:00 am
Sat, March 21st (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am
Sat, April 4th (in 2 months)
9:00 am
9:00 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
9:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
225 E. 7th St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 226-0223
https://newcovenantnj.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
S.H.E.E.L.D. (The Lord's Kitchen)
32 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.81 mi
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Info
Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
This Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, March 21st (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, March 28th (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
Location
525 West 4th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 754-3353
https://www.weareshiloh.org/events
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Food pantry (groceries)
Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church
4 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.63 mi
Info

Try to arrive earlier, there are days when the pantry is very busy and lines/wait times are longer than normal. Please be patient.

Food pantry entrance is behind the church.

State ID required
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
This Wednesday
10:00 am–11:30 am
Wed, March 4th (next week)
10:00 am–11:30 am
Sun, March 8th (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
Location
1571 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
directions
Contact
(908) 889-2100
https://ihmparish.net/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Trinity Reform Church
41 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.49 mi
Info

The entrance is from Manning Avenue side, in the parking lot behind Trinity Church

Distributes food to first 50 peoples

Clients can visit once a week

Needs volunteers

First come, first serve until food runs out
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
7:00 am–8:30 am
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Client can visit: Once a week
Sat, March 7th (next week)
7:00 am–8:30 am
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Client can visit: Once a week
Sat, March 14th (in 2 weeks)
7:00 am–8:30 am
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Client can visit: Once a week
7:00 am–8:30 am
every week on Saturday
Location
401 Greenbrook Road
North Plainfield, NJ 07063
directions
Contact
(908) 756-2125
https://sjnp.org/society-of-saint-vincent-de-paul/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Greater Refuge Church of Christ
26 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

2.35 mi
Info
Tickets are handed out at 11;30 am
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Tue, March 10th (in 2 weeks)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Tue, March 24th (in 4 weeks)
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
Location
600 Grant Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
directions
Contact
(908) 561-8255
http://greaterrefuge.church/FoodPantry.aspx
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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?
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 that’s open today: Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps, SHILOH Soup Kitchen, Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church
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.