With recent disruptions to SNAP disbursements, we know many families are facing new challenges putting food on the table.
If you or someone you know needs assistance, please visit the links below for a list of local food pantries and soup kitchens in the Fanwood area.

FANWOOD

Fanwood Presbyterian Church Mission Committee (P. O. Box 69) 74 Martine Avenue, (908) 889-8891

PANTRY: 3rd Saturday 9:30am-11:00am Need agency referral

SCOTCH PLAINS

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 1571 South Martine Avenue, (908) 889-2100

PANTRY: 2nd Sunday 10am-12pm Wednesday 10am-12pm

PLAINFIELD

Angels for Action 209 West 2nd Street, (908) 753-5656

KITCHEN: Tuesday 1:00pm-3:00pm Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm

Bianca F.L.O.W.E.R.S. Food Pantry, Inc. 145 Park Avenue, (908)756-4739

Food Bag of non-perishables 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday of the month 10:00am-12:00pm

Church of the Living God 434 East 4th Street, (908) 433-9728

PANTRY: 3rd Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm

Community Church of God 417 West 6th Street, (908) 754-8288

PANTRY: 3rd Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm 2nd & 4th Thursday 12:00pm-2:00pm Emergencies: Please call

Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church 716 Watchung Avenue, (908) 756-2468

KITCHEN: Tuesday Lunch 11:00am-2:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday Breakfast 10:00am[1]10:30am

El Centro Hispano Americano 525 East Front Street, (908) 753-8730

PANTRY: Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am Bring your own bag

Grace Episcopal Church (Grace’s Kitchen) 600 Cleveland Avenue, (908) 756-1520

KITCHEN: last 5 weekdays of the month 11:30am-1:00pm (NOT Sunday)

Greater Refuge Church of Christ 600 Grant Avenue, (908) 561-8255

PANTRY: Tuesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm

Mt. Olive Baptist Church 216 Liberty Street, (908) 754-3539

KITCHEN: 3rd Saturday 12:00pm-2:00pm

Muslim Community Soup Kitchen 325 Grant Avenue, (908) 561-6797

KITCHEN: Saturdays 1:00pm-2:00pm

New Covenant Church of God 225 East 7th Street, (908) 226-0223

KITCHEN: 1st and 3rd Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm

Saint Mary’s Church 516 West 6th Street, (908) 756-0085

KITCHEN: Sundays 3:00pm-4:00pm

The Salvation Army – Plainfield 615 Watchung Avenue (908) 756-2595×108/756-3199×105

PANTRY: Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-1:00pm

Shiloh Baptist Church (The Lord’s Kitchen) 515 West 4th Street, (908)754-3353

PANTRY:3rd and 4th Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm KITCHEN: Wednesday & Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm

Starfish Food Pantry of Plainfield-Covenant United Methodist 631 East Front Street, (908) 755-8888

PANTRY: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-11:00am Plainfield area only


No one should go hungry. Help and community support are available.

https://ucnj.org/dhs/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2024/03/UC-Food-Pantry-Soup-Kitchen-List-11-28-22.pdf

https://cfbnj.org/find-foods-services/