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Find Free Food In Perth AmboyLemontree 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)

    Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Silver Linings “My Choice Store”

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    0.38 mi

    Info

    Call 732-324-2114 ext. 131 to make an appointment

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
      • Appointments required
      • Supplemental governmental help proof is required (Disability, WIC, or Social Security)

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • This Friday

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • Thu, June 6th (next week)

      10:30 am–4:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–4:30 pm

      every week on Thursday, Friday

    Map of Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Silver Linings “My Choice Store”

    Location

    533 New Brunswick Avenue

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 324-2114

    www.jrfnj.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, Perth Amboy

    44 minutes

    average wait time

    0.56 mi

    Info

    • Serves Perth Amboy residents

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:45 am–12:45 pm

    • Sat, June 8th (next week)

      9:45 am–12:45 pm

    • Sat, June 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:45 am–12:45 pm

    • 9:45 am–12:45 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, Perth Amboy

    Location

    230 New Brunswick Avenue

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 548-4317

    https://www.bowlforhunger.com/food-pantry-directory

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mercy House Food Pantry

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.79 mi

    Info

    Serves the citizens of Perth Amboy.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–3:00 pm

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

    Map of Mercy House Food Pantry

    Location

    282 Mcclellan Street

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 826-5293

    www.thecathedral.org

  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 Perth Amboy.

  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)

    RCCG Sanctuary Of Praise NJ

    no ratings yet

    0.15 mi

    • Requirements

      • Registration required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 8th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, June 15th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, July 13th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of RCCG Sanctuary Of Praise NJ

    Location

    489-493 Amboy Avenue

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 293-0020

    https://www.facebook.com/rccgsopnj/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Bayside Family Success Center (FSC)

    average user rating

    0.76 mi

    Info

    Carteret, Metuchen, Highland Park, Sayreville, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Edison and Woodbridge Townships

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–7:00 pm

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–7:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Bayside Family Success Center (FSC)

    Location

    500 Dobranski Drive

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 638-5063

    www.jrfnj.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Iglesia Ciudad de Refugio

    1 hour 56 minutes

    average wait time

    0.74 mi

    Info

    Contact: Rev. Eduardo Almonte

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, June 8th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, June 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Iglesia Ciudad de Refugio

    Location

    436 Market Street

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 826-0058

    https://www.bowlforhunger.com/food-pantry-directory

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. John Church Hall

    no ratings yet

    0.64 mi

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Mon, June 10th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Mon, June 17th (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    Map of St. John Church Hall

    Location

    404 Division Street

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 826-4442

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

    Renovation House

    average user rating

    0.68 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    • Info

      • Open to all
      • Closed on major holidays
      • Walk-ins accepted

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm

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

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm

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

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm

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

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Renovation House

    Location

    200 Jefferson Street

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 826-4565

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    SALVATION ARMY PERTH AMBOY

    average user rating

    0.64 mi

    Info

    Please check social media for additional food/meal distribution events

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Appointments required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Open to all
      • Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.

    • Today

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

      • Registration required

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

      • Registration required

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Wednesday

    Map of SALVATION ARMY PERTH AMBOY

    Location

    433 State St.

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 826-7040

    https://www.facebook.com/NJSAPerthAmboy/

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    Meal delivery

    Meals On Wheels of Perth Amboy

    no ratings yet

    Info

    Serves: Middlesex County

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Friday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Map of Meals On Wheels of Perth Amboy

    Location

    1 Olive Street

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 826-1690

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy that’s open today: Mercy House Food Pantry, Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) – Bayside Family Success Center (FSC) , Renovation House, SALVATION ARMY PERTH AMBOY, Meals On Wheels of Perth Amboy

  20. Where are you located?

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