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Find Free Food In NewtownLemontree 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)

    Piscataway Senior Center

    no ratings yet

    1.26 mi


    Info

    MIDDLESEX COUNTY SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM - suggested donation of $2.25.

    • Requirements

      • Hot meal is available
      • Seniors Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am

    • This Friday

      11:30 am

    • 11:30 am

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

    Map of Piscataway Senior Center

    Location

    700 Buena Vista Avenue

    Piscataway, NJ 08854

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 743-9844

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Fish, Inc. Dunellen Area

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.84 mi


    Info

    Serves: Registered clients living in Piscataway, Dunellen, Middlesex, South Plainfield, Edison and Highland Park. *Clients must be pre-screened and make an appointment by calling. Walk-ins are not accepted.

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of Fish, Inc. Dunellen Area

    Location

    456 New Market Road

    Piscataway, NJ 08854

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 356-0081

    www.fishhospitality.com

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

    no ratings yet

    1.67 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Distribution in parking lot

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, June 20th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, June 27th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Thursday

    Map of ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

    Location

    450 Highland Avenue

    Piscataway, NJ 08854

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 463-7776

  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 Newtown.

  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)

    James O. and Wilhelmina Bryant Food Pantry

    11 minutes

    average wait time

    2.77 mi


    Info

    Contact: Wilhelmina A. Bryant

    Available to once a month to Piscataway area residents who are receiving TANF, SSI, WIC, food stamps, disability, unemployment or low income. Must provide proof of identity, residency and income and may come once a month.

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
      • Completed application
      • ID required for all members of the household
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, June 22nd (next week)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, July 13th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of James O. and Wilhelmina Bryant Food Pantry

    Location

    6 Ethel Road

    Piscataway, NJ 08854

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Radiant Church

    no ratings yet

    2.27 mi


    Info

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Mon, July 1st (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, August 1st (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sun, September 1st (in 3 months)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st

    Map of Radiant Church

    Location

    121 Centennial Avenue

    Piscataway, NJ 08854

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 318-5210

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Living Hope Outreach Center

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.45 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No requirements

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 13th (next month)

      11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, August 10th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, September 14th (next quarter)

      11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of Living Hope Outreach Center

    Location

    201 Whittier Avenue

    Dunellen, NJ 08812

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    3.35 mi


    Info

    Serves: Middlesex County

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns

    Location

    149 South Plainfield Avenue

    South Plainfield, NJ 07080

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    SRC FIVE LOAVES FOOD PANTRY

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.55 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • This Friday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

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

    Map of SRC FIVE LOAVES FOOD PANTRY

    Location

    100 College Avenue

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries), Financial assistance

    South Plainfield Social Services Department

    no ratings yet

    3.19 mi


    Info

    Serves: Middlesex County

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Financial assistance: 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Diapers and pad service
      • Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
    • Next Tuesday

      Financial assistance: 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Diapers and pad service
      • Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
    • Thu, June 20th (next week)

      Financial assistance: 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Diapers and pad service
      • Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
    • Financial assistance: 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of South Plainfield Social Services Department

    Location

    90 Maple Avenue

    South Plainfield, NJ 07080

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Five Loaves Food Pantry at the Second Reformed Church

    no ratings yet

    3.55 mi


    Info

    It is highly recommended that clients call ahead to 732 545-1019 to confirm staff will be available to open.

    Closed every third Tuesday of the month for food delivery.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Mon, June 24th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday

    Map of Five Loaves Food Pantry at the Second Reformed Church

    Location

    100 College Avenue

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Newtown 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 Newtown 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 Newtown that’s open today: Piscataway Senior Center, Fish, Inc. Dunellen Area, Sacred Heart Church Social Concerns, SRC FIVE LOAVES FOOD PANTRY

  20. Where are you located?

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