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Find Free Food In SamptownLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    1.11 mi


    Info

    Serves: Middlesex County

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns

    Location

    149 South Plainfield Avenue

    South Plainfield, NJ 07080

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries), Financial assistance

    South Plainfield Social Services Department

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.83 mi


    Info

    Serves: Middlesex County

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Financial assistance: 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Diapers and pad service
      • Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
    • Next Thursday

      Financial assistance: 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Diapers and pad service
      • Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
    • Tue, October 29th (in 2 weeks)

      Financial assistance: 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Diapers and pad service
      • Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
    • Financial assistance: 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of South Plainfield Social Services Department

    Location

    90 Maple Avenue

    South Plainfield, NJ 07080

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Fish, Inc. Dunellen Area

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    33 minutes

    average wait time

    1.56 mi


    Info

    Serves: Registered clients living in Piscataway, Dunellen, Middlesex, South Plainfield, Edison and Highland Park. *Clients must be pre-screened and make an appointment by calling. Walk-ins are not accepted.

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of Fish, Inc. Dunellen Area

    Location

    456 New Market Road

    Piscataway, NJ 08854

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 356-0081

    www.fishhospitality.com

  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 Samptown.

  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)

    Greater Refuge Church of Christ

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 21 minutes

    average wait time

    1.62 mi


    Info

    Tickets are handed out at 11;30 am

    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, November 12th (in 4 weeks)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, November 26th (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

    Map of Greater Refuge Church of Christ

    Location

    600 Grant Avenue

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Metropolitan Community Service - Metropolitan SDA Church of Plainfield

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    24 minutes

    average wait time

    1.5 mi


    • Requirements

      • Number of household members
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, December 7th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, January 4th (in 3 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    Map of Metropolitan Community Service - Metropolitan SDA Church of Plainfield

    Location

    1003 West 4th Street

    Plainfield, NJ 07063

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    MUSLIM COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.74 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • Food donations are accepted

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:15 pm–2:15 pm

    • Sat, October 26th (next week)

      1:15 pm–2:15 pm

    • Sat, November 9th (in 3 weeks)

      1:15 pm–2:15 pm

    • 1:15 pm–2:15 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 1:15 pm–2:15 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • 1:15 pm–2:15 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • 1:15 pm–2:15 pm

      every month on the 5th Saturday

    Map of MUSLIM COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN

    Location

    321 Grant Avenue

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Living Hope Outreach Center

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    1.72 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No requirements

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 9th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, December 14th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, January 11th (in 3 months)

      11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of Living Hope Outreach Center

    Location

    201 Whittier Avenue

    Dunellen, NJ 08812

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    S.H.E.E.L.D. (The Lord's Kitchen)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    21 minutes

    average wait time

    2.11 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, October 26th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, November 16th (in 4 weeks)

      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

    Map of S.H.E.E.L.D. (The Lord's Kitchen)

    Location

    515 West 4th Street

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    SHILOH Soup Kithcen

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    2.11 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, October 30th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of SHILOH Soup Kithcen

    Location

    521 West 4th Street

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 754-3353

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    31 minutes

    average wait time

    2.2 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–10:30 am

    • Sat, November 16th (in 4 weeks)

      8:30 am–10:30 am

    • Sat, December 21st (in 2 months)

      8:30 am–10:30 am

    • 8:30 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD

    Location

    417 W. Sixth St

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Samptown 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 Samptown 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 Samptown that’s open today: Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns, Fish, Inc. Dunellen Area

  20. Where are you located?

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