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Find Free Food In Raritan GardensLemontree 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)

    ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.12 mi


    Info

    Contact: Gary Schuller

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, June 8th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Saturday

    Map of ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

    Location

    29 Abeel Street

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 309-2142

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

    37 minutes

    average wait time

    0.79 mi


    • Requirements

      • Serves New Jersey residents
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 8th (next week)

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • Thu, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:45 am

    • Thu, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–10:45 am

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    • 9:00 am–10:45 am

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 9:30 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    • 9:30 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

    Location

    220 S. 6th Ave.

    Highland Park, NJ 08904

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    A BETTER WORLD CAFÉ, HIGHLAND PARK

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

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

    Map of A BETTER WORLD CAFÉ, HIGHLAND PARK

    Location

    19 South 2nd Avenue

    (in the Reformed Church)

    Highland Park, NJ 08904

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 207-6195

    https://www.rchighlandpark.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 Raritan Gardens.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.1 mi


    Info

    Requires to call for hours. Serves Middlesex County.

    • Requirements

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Lunch
      • Soup Kitchen
    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Lunch
      • Soup Kitchen
    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      • Lunch
      • Soup Kitchen
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

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

    Map of Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen

    Location

    18 Neilson Street

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 545-9002

    https://elijahspromise.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Hands of Hope for the Community at St. James Church

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    1.53 mi


    Info

    Serves Middlesex County.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Registration required
      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, June 15th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, July 6th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Hands of Hope for the Community at St. James Church

    Location

    2136 Woodbridge Avenue

    PO Box 1028

    Edison, NJ 08817

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 236-3330

    http://handsofhopenj.net

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Ebenezer Baptist Church Food Pantry

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.6 mi


    Info

    Requires to call for hours. Serves Middlesex County.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, June 12th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday, Wednesday

    Map of Ebenezer Baptist Church Food Pantry

    Location

    126 Lee Avenue

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Unity Square Community Center/Catholic Charities

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    1.38 mi


    Info

    Unity Square Community Center has 3 food distribution schedules:

    1. Every Tuesday, at 10 AM to 2 PM EST. Must bring ID and proof of residence. Registration and appointment is required. (Registration forms are available every Monday or Wednesday 10 AM to 4 PM EST).
    2. Every Friday, at 11:30 AM to 1 PM EST. No registration required. Closed every 3rd Friday of the month.
    3. Every 3rd Saturday of the month. Must bring ID and proof of residence. Registration and appointment is required. (Registration forms are available every Monday or Wednesday 10 AM to 4 PM EST).
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

      • No requirements
    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Appointments required
    • Fri, June 7th (next week)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

      • No requirements
    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Unity Square Community Center/Catholic Charities

    Location

    81 Remsen Ave

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 659-1323

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH

    no ratings yet

    1.22 mi


    Info

    Contact: Mrs. Mary Graham

    A fully cooked meal is also provided every 2nd Monday of each month.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, June 12th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 26th (in 4 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, July 10th (in 2 months)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    Map of TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH

    Location

    239 George Street

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 545-6617

    https://www.tabernacleway.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Christ Episcopal Church

    no ratings yet

    1.39 mi


    Info

    Requires to call for hours.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Wed, June 12th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Wed, June 19th (in 3 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every month on the last Friday

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 2nd last Friday

    • 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd last Saturday

    • 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Saturday

    Map of Christ Episcopal Church

    Location

    5 Paterson Street

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Emmanuel Food Pantry/ Vannesa's Pantry

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.52 mi


    Info

    Entrance is at the back of the building

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, June 20th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Emmanuel Food Pantry/ Vannesa's Pantry

    Location

    2 Kirkpatrick Street

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    directions

    Contact

    (732) 421-6783

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Raritan Gardens 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 Raritan Gardens 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 Raritan Gardens that’s open today: A BETTER WORLD CAFÉ, HIGHLAND PARK, Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen, Unity Square Community Center/Catholic Charities, Christ Episcopal Church

  20. Where are you located?

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