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Mercer Street Friends @ Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary

6 reviews

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30 minutes

average wait time


Info

Friday. Distribution begins at 11:30am. Keep checking back for updates as these sites will alternate weekly.

  • Requirements

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

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • Next Tuesday

    2:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Next Thursday

    8:30 am–12:30 pm

  • Tue, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)

    2:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

    every week on Tuesday

  • 8:30 am–12:30 pm

    every week on Thursday

Map of Mercer Street Friends @ Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary

Location

500 Rutherford Avenue

Stuyvesant/Prospect, NJ 08618

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Mercer Street Friends @ Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary, November 26th at 2:00 PM in 4 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Mercer Street Friends @ Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary requires: ID required, Must bring own bags/cart, First come, first serve: open until food runs out.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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 accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Mercer Street Friends @ Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary does not require an appointment or pre-registration, but please review all details on the resource to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Mercer Street Friends @ Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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?

Unfortunately, Mercer Street Friends @ Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Mercer Street Friends @ Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary open today?

Mercer Street Friends @ Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please let us know and we can search for additional options.

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. Mercer Street Friends @ Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary is located at 500 Rutherford Avenue!