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 in Washington Heights.

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 in Washington 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.

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 in Washington Heights 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 in Washington Heights that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cle8t68q90000lk0fwp3zpqdb">UNION BAPTIST CHURCH OF SOUTH RIVER INC., JOSHUA FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clj3926pc039mqi0h2utuun08">SOUTH RIVER FOOD BANK</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cleeqki1u0000jp0fk6t8fvjb">Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckz1b60vj69163mzt2cnxy901">Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckyi91nhc012904vjqd2mjbls">Hands of Hope for the Community at St. James Church</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Washington Heights for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Washington Heights - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Washington HeightsLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries)
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH OF SOUTH RIVER INC., JOSHUA FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
8 reviews
Unclaimed
19 minutes
average wait time

1.52 mi
Info
Contact: Dawn Broughton.

Available to any Middlesex County resident in need.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Next Thursday
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, February 15th (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
Location
76 Washington Street
South River, NJ 08882
directions
Contact
(732) 254-0066
https://www.facebook.com/UBCSouthRiver/
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Food pantry (groceries)
SOUTH RIVER FOOD BANK
6 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.59 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
- Today
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 8th (next week)
  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
Location
98 Jackson Street
South River, NJ 08882
directions
Contact
(732) 257-1999
https://www.southrivernj.org/228/Office-on-Aging
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul's United Church of Christ
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.4 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
Location
62 South Main Street
Milltown, NJ 08850
directions
Contact
(732) 828-0020
https://stpaulsmilltownnj.org/
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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 in Washington Heights.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC
5 reviews
Claimed
34 minutes
average wait time

2.45 mi
- Requirements
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  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
Location
568 Ryders Lane
Lower Level of Church
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
directions
Contact
(732) 254-7361
https://www.aldersgateumcnj.org/calendar.html
Food pantry (groceries)
Legacy Church Inc.
1 review
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

2.53 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
- Sat, February 15th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:30 pm
- Wed, February 19th (in 3 weeks)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Sat, March 15th (next month)
  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
Location
264 Whitehead Ave
South River, NJ 08882
directions
Contact
(732) 993-3625
https://www.legacychurchnj.com/outreach
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Food pantry (groceries)
Sharon Baptist Church
5 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.62 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/SharonBaptistNJ/
- 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, February 12th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  Tickets are handed out as early as 9:30AM.
- Wed, February 19th (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
Location
25 Howard Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 846-0669
https://sharonbaptistnj.com
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen
4 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

2.81 mi
Info
Requires to call for hours. Serves Middlesex County.
- Requirements
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Lunch
  Soup Kitchen
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
18 Neilson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 545-9002
https://elijahspromise.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Ebenezer Baptist Church Food Pantry
19 reviews
Unclaimed
16 minutes
average wait time

2.96 mi
Info
Appointment required. Call +1 (732) 247-2459 every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11 am-2 pm.

Serves Middlesex County.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Friday
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
126 Lee Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
directions
Contact
(732) 247-2459
https://ebenezeronline126.wixsite.com/mysite-1/soup-kitchen
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Food pantry (groceries)
North Brunswick Food Bank
16 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

2.88 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, February 11th (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
Location
15 Linwood Place
North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902
directions
Contact
(732) 247-0922
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hands of Hope for the Community at St. James Church
10 reviews
Unclaimed
11 minutes
average wait time

3.2 mi
Info
Serves Middlesex County.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Registration required
  Drive-Thru Only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, February 15th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, March 1st (in 4 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- 11:00 am–1:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 11:00 am–1:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
2136 Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
directions
Contact
(732) 236-3330
http://handsofhopenj.net
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Washington 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.
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 in Washington Heights 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 in Washington Heights that’s open today: UNION BAPTIST CHURCH OF SOUTH RIVER INC., JOSHUA FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, SOUTH RIVER FOOD BANK, Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC, Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen, Hands of Hope for the Community at St. James Church
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Washington Heights for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.