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 Port Reading.

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 Port Reading 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 Port Reading 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?

You can browse these pages for resources in Port Reading 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 Port Reading.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Port Reading 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 Port Reading - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Port ReadingLemontree 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.

Food pantry (groceries)
Calvary Baptist Church
17 minutes
average wait time

0.84 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Sat, June 29th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, July 27th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, August 31st (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the last Saturday
Location
38 McKinley Ave
Carteret, NJ 07008
directions
Contact
(732) 541-9169
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Food pantry (groceries)
St Joseph's Food Pantry
16 minutes
average wait time

1.16 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, June 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, July 27th (next month)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, August 24th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
55 High St
Carteret, NJ 07008
directions
Contact
(732) 541-8946
Food pantry (groceries)
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
16 minutes
average wait time

1.69 mi
Info
They are open on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month between 10am - 1pm for the childrens clothing pantry a verry discounted price ranging between 25 cents and a dollar
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Mon, July 1st (in 4 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Mon, July 8th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 1st Monday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Monday
Location
600 Rahway Avenue
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
directions
Contact
(732) 634-1024
http://www.fpcwoodbridgenj.org/community-outreach.php
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 Port Reading.
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)
“ELIJAH’S BREAD” FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH
6 minutes
average wait time

1.71 mi
Info
Nonperishable food is available to residents of Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, and Carteret.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Non-perishable food only
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sun, June 16th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sun, June 23rd (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
121 East Prospect Avenue
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
directions
Contact
(732) 636-7727
http://www.yourfamilychurch.com/
Food pantry (groceries)
First Presbyterian Church of Avenel
5 minutes
average wait time

2.15 mi
Info
Emergency food distribution is available. If it is an emergency you may call the church office for immediate assistance. Food donations and toiletries are accepted.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Supplemental governmental help proof is required (Disability, WIC, or Social Security)
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, June 25th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Tue, July 30th (next month)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Tue, August 27th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the last Tuesday
Location
621 E. Woodbridge Ave.
Avenel, NJ 07001
directions
Contact
(732) 634-1631
http://avenelpresbyterianchurch.org
Food pantry (groceries)
RAHWAY COMMUNITY ACTION ORG.
28 minutes
average wait time

2.32 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Come early. Line starts at 8am
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- June 19th is Juneteenth
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, June 19th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, June 26th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
796 East Hazelwood Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
directions
Contact
(732) 382-9311
https://www.rahwaycao.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
Heaven's Helpers Food Pantry
no ratings yet

2.13 mi
Info
Clients need to live in 5 miles radius. VFW Hall, on the side of the building there are two big red metal doors for enterance
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
  A photo ID is required
  Supplemental governmental help proof is required (Disability, WIC, or Social Security)
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
Schedule
- July 4th is Independence Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, July 4th (in 4 weeks)
  12:30 pm–5:30 pm
  If not available on the first Thursday, call in advance to set up an appointment for another day.
- Thu, August 1st (in 2 months)
  12:30 pm–5:30 pm
  If not available on the first Thursday, call in advance to set up an appointment for another day.
- Thu, September 5th (in 3 months)
  12:30 pm–5:30 pm
  If not available on the first Thursday, call in advance to set up an appointment for another day.
- 12:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
Location
393 Pearl Street
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
directions
Contact
(732) 742-8942
Food pantry (groceries)
Rahway Food for Friends
32 minutes
average wait time

2.83 mi
Info
To volunteer contact the office 732-381-7201
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
  ID required
  Must be income-eligible
  Drive thru services every Monday
  To participate you must meet one of the USDA qualifying codes.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Toiletries, if available
  Diapers and pad service
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
  Fresh produce
- Mon, June 17th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
  Fresh produce
- Mon, June 24th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
  Fresh produce
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
1221 New Brunswick Avenue
Rahway, NJ 07065
directions
Contact
(732) 381-7201
https://www.rahwayfoodforfriendsnj.org/food-pantry-distribution
Food pantry (groceries)
St. James Church Food Bank
no ratings yet

2.47 mi
Info
Serves woodbridge residents only
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Next Thursday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
174 Grove Street
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
directions
Contact
(732) 636-4310
Food pantry (groceries)
AGAPE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER
no ratings yet

2.52 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Drive-up Food Pantry
Schedule
- Sat, June 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, July 20th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, August 24th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd last Saturday
Location
501 E. Hazelwood Ave.
Rahway, NJ 07065
directions
Contact
(732) 680-9800
https://agapecenter.org/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Port Reading 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 Port Reading 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?
You can browse these pages for resources in Port Reading 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 Port Reading.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Port Reading for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.