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 Rahway.

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 Rahway 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 Rahway 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 Rahway 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 Rahway.

Where are you located?

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

Find Free Food In RahwayLemontree 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)
Rahway Food for Friends
32 minutes
average wait time

0.36 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 10th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
  Fresh produce
- Mon, June 17th (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
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Food pantry (groceries)
SISTERS & BROTHERS OUTREACH
25 minutes
average wait time

0.49 mi
- Requirements
  Donations required
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Thursday
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, June 6th (next week)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, June 13th (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
1318 East St. Georges Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
directions
Contact
(908) 994-9797
Food pantry (groceries)
RAHWAY COMMUNITY ACTION ORG.
27 minutes
average wait time

0.86 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Come early. Line starts at 8am
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, June 5th (next week)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, June 12th (in 2 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/
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 Rahway.
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)
AGAPE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER
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0.67 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Drive-up Food Pantry
Schedule
- Sat, June 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, July 20th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, August 24th (in 3 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/
Food pantry (groceries)
First Presbyterian Church of Avenel
5 minutes
average wait time

1.94 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 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Tue, July 30th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Tue, August 27th (in 3 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)
LINDEN INTERFAITH LINCS
12 minutes
average wait time

2.07 mi
Info
Register to Linden social services office before start getting food. Make an appointment by calling: 9084748620
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Mon, June 17th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, June 18th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, July 15th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Monday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
14 West Munsell Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
directions
Contact
(908) 925-2523
https://www.facebook.com/LINCSFoodPantry/
Food pantry (groceries)
NEW LIFE PANTRY
6 minutes
average wait time

2.29 mi
Info
You only need to sign in with name & address. We need to know if you receive snap. Wic or if you rec Medicaid, SSI, etc If not, you would most likely qualify for low income (185% above poverty line) . You do not need to bring any papers . Please Use Back Door
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, June 8th (next week)
  12:00 pm–3:30 pm
- Sat, June 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–3:30 pm
- Sat, July 13th (in 2 months)
  12:00 pm–3:30 pm
- 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
611 Raritan Road
Cranford, NJ 07016
directions
Contact
(908) 272-7088
http://newlifecranford.com/calendar
Food pantry (groceries)
HAITIAN PENTECOSTAL CHURCH & HOME OF HOPE WORLDWIDE
13 minutes
average wait time

2.33 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  No ID is required.
  Closed on major holidays
  Walk-ins accepted
  Closed on 4th of July
Schedule
- Sat, June 8th (next week)
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Sat, June 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Sat, July 13th (in 2 months)
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
431 Maple Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
directions
Contact
(732) 934-0947
Food pantry (groceries)
LPC Mission Project
10 minutes
average wait time

2.18 mi
Info
Call 908-486-3073 to make an appointment for the food pantry on the 4th weekend of the month. Emergency food are available, must call the same number to inquire.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Fri, June 21st (in 3 weeks)
  All Day
  Appointments required
- Sat, June 22nd (in 4 weeks)
  All Day
  Appointments required
- Fri, July 26th (in 2 months)
  All Day
  Appointments required
- All Day
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- All Day
  every month on the 4th Sunday
Location
1506 Orchard Terrace
Linden, NJ 07036
directions
Contact
(908) 486-3073
https://www.lindenpres.org/food-pantry/
Food pantry (groceries)
Trinity Church Food Pantry
16 minutes
average wait time

3.13 mi
Info
Serves Middlesex. Food distributions every Thursday and the first Saturday of the month. The next pantry as of now will be 01/13/2024. After that will be every Thursday that month. Diapers and sanitary items are only available on Saturdays
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- This Thursday
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Thu, June 6th (next week)
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
51 Trinity Lane
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
directions
Contact
(732) 326-2240
www.trinitywoodbridge.org
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Rahway 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 Rahway 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 Rahway 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 Rahway.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Rahway for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.