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    Food pantry (groceries)

    MANNA From Heaven Food Pantry (Calvary Baptist Church Site)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    0.95 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, January 18th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, February 15th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, March 15th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of MANNA From Heaven Food Pantry (Calvary Baptist Church Site)

    Location

    2387 Morse Avenue

    Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 405-5840

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Fanwood Presbyterian Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.18 mi


    Info

    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

    • Requirements

      • Located in Church Parking Lot
      • Proof of need required
      • Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, January 18th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, February 15th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, March 15th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Fanwood Presbyterian Church

    Location

    74 S Martine Ave

    Fanwood, NJ 07023

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 889-8891

    https://www.fanwoodpc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    WESTFIELD FOOD PANTRY

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    2.12 mi


    Info

    Requires referral from Social Services

    • Requirements

      • Social Services referral required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • This Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • This Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

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

    Map of WESTFIELD FOOD PANTRY

    Location

    336 1st Street

    Westfield, NJ 07090

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 232-8137

  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 Scotch Plains.

  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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    Meal delivery

    Mobile Meals of Westfield

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Meal delivery: 10:45 am

      • Hot meal $6.25 per day; hot and cold meal $8.60 per day.
    • This Tuesday

      Meal delivery: 10:45 am

      • Hot meal $6.25 per day; hot and cold meal $8.60 per day.
    • This Wednesday

      Meal delivery: 10:45 am

      • Hot meal $6.25 per day; hot and cold meal $8.60 per day.
    • Meal delivery: 10:45 am

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

    Map of Mobile Meals of Westfield

    Location

    170 Elm Street

    Westfield, NJ 07090

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    El Centro Hispanoamericano

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    59 minutes

    average wait time

    2.52 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

      • Proof of address required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Low cost/free immigration legal services
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, December 31st (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, January 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of El Centro Hispanoamericano

    Location

    525 East Front Street

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 753-8730

    https://elcentronj.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.52 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.
    • Requirements

      • State ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–11:30 am

      • ID required
    • Wed, January 1st (next week)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

      • ID required
    • Wed, January 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

      • ID required
    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on the 1st Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    Map of Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church

    Location

    1571 Martine Avenue

    Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 889-2100

    https://ihmparish.net/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    46 minutes

    average wait time

    2.95 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers and feminine hygiene products may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Closed on the last week of the month
    • This Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      • Closed on the last week of the month
    • This Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Closed on the last week of the month
    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Monday, Thursday

    Map of Salvation Army, Plainfield Corps

    Location

    615 Watchung Avenue

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Joseph’s Church in North Plainfield- Parish Center

    32 reviews

    Unclaimed

    31 minutes

    average wait time

    2.81 mi


    Info

    the entrance is from manning ave side. distribute food to first 50 peoples

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Sat, January 4th (next week)

      7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Sat, January 11th (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–8:00 am

    • 7:00 am–8:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of  St. Joseph’s Church in North Plainfield- Parish Center

    Location

    99 Westervelt Avenue

    North Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    NEW COVENANT CHURCH OF GOD

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    37 minutes

    average wait time

    2.9 mi


    • Requirements

      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month

    Schedule

    • Sat, January 4th (next week)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, January 18th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, February 1st (in 2 months)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of NEW COVENANT CHURCH OF GOD

    Location

    225 E. 7th St

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions

    Contact

    (908) 226-0223

    https://newcovenantnj.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Bianca F.L.O.W.E.R.S., INC. Food Pantry

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    47 minutes

    average wait time

    3.09 mi


    Info

    Serves New Jersey residents.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, January 14th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, January 21st (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    Map of Bianca F.L.O.W.E.R.S., INC. Food Pantry

    Location

    145 Park Avenue

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains.

  20. Where are you located?

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